Post by: Joff on August 22, 2016, 12:24:00 PM
We are looking at probably taking 5 or 6 weeks for OS travel. Something interesting and not touristy. We don't do touristy so well so no Hawaii 50, Vegas, Thai resort or Bali stuff. And it wont be an organised thing like a bus tour or flying in and out of major centers living in big hotels out of suitcases.
More like a South American adventure or hiring a bike in the Europe or the US (A nice bike, not a harley). African Safari (not on a bike), Northern Europe/UK in a motorhome again or even SE Asia - Vietnam/Cambodia.
We could do more Aussie stuff but we do that, and have done that most years for the last 20 so OS is more likely.
What have you done or have dreamt about doing along these line?? or what other ideas you got?? you only turn 50 once 8)
Post by: achjimmy on August 22, 2016, 12:30:55 PM
Post by: oldmate on August 22, 2016, 01:04:18 PM
We have some great looking places in australia but we dont have a Yosemite Valley and it just blow me away, and that was just going to the tourist area. i could imagine there would be better spots to go.
Post by: Steffo1 on August 22, 2016, 01:07:24 PM
http://www.africaexpeditionsupport.com/package/dr-livingstone-nairobi-kenya-zambia-safari/ (http://www.africaexpeditionsupport.com/package/dr-livingstone-nairobi-kenya-zambia-safari/)
Steve
Post by: UIZ733 on August 22, 2016, 01:14:23 PM
We have some great looking places in australia but we dont have a Yosemite Valley and it just blow me away, and that was just going to the tourist area. i could imagine there would be better spots to go.Agreed!
Yosemite is the closest to a spiritual place (if such thing exists), I have experienced.
Go to the States but be prepared to open the wallet!
Post by: Joff on August 22, 2016, 01:23:28 PM
We're seriously looking at the Dr. Livingstone tour for 2017 or '18. My GP is Sth African & when we showed him the itinerary, he is thinking of coming along.
http://www.africaexpeditionsupport.com/package/dr-livingstone-nairobi-kenya-zambia-safari/ (http://www.africaexpeditionsupport.com/package/dr-livingstone-nairobi-kenya-zambia-safari/)
Steve
WOW!
That's it! I'm doing that - even if I do have to drive a Fender >:D
I wonder if the budget will stretch ???
Post by: oldmate on August 22, 2016, 02:17:12 PM
We're seriously looking at the Dr. Livingstone tour for 2017 or '18. My GP is Sth African & when we showed him the itinerary, he is thinking of coming along.
http://www.africaexpeditionsupport.com/package/dr-livingstone-nairobi-kenya-zambia-safari/ (http://www.africaexpeditionsupport.com/package/dr-livingstone-nairobi-kenya-zambia-safari/)
Steve
THats pretty cool, and really not bad price wise for the inclusions and time away.
Post by: Bird on August 22, 2016, 02:39:18 PM
or if you have some time to spare
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/from-estonia-with-love-round-the-world-awesome-adventure.480532/ (http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/from-estonia-with-love-round-the-world-awesome-adventure.480532/)
http://advrider.com/index.php?forums/ride-reports-epic-rides.99/page-1 (http://advrider.com/index.php?forums/ride-reports-epic-rides.99/page-1)
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/melbourne-to-munich-on-a-dr-w-o-carnet-via-korea-japan-and-mongolia.1064406/ (http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/melbourne-to-munich-on-a-dr-w-o-carnet-via-korea-japan-and-mongolia.1064406/)
or in your case
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/one-girl-one-xt250-many-kilometers-from-australia-to-the-netherlands-chick-on-the-chook-chaser.1124532/ (http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/one-girl-one-xt250-many-kilometers-from-australia-to-the-netherlands-chick-on-the-chook-chaser.1124532/) :P
Post by: Joff on August 22, 2016, 03:12:54 PM
http://www.motoadventours.com/ (http://www.motoadventours.com/)
or if you have some time to spare
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/from-estonia-with-love-round-the-world-awesome-adventure.480532/ (http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/from-estonia-with-love-round-the-world-awesome-adventure.480532/)
http://advrider.com/index.php?forums/ride-reports-epic-rides.99/page-1 (http://advrider.com/index.php?forums/ride-reports-epic-rides.99/page-1)
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/melbourne-to-munich-on-a-dr-w-o-carnet-via-korea-japan-and-mongolia.1064406/ (http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/melbourne-to-munich-on-a-dr-w-o-carnet-via-korea-japan-and-mongolia.1064406/)
or in your case
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/one-girl-one-xt250-many-kilometers-from-australia-to-the-netherlands-chick-on-the-chook-chaser.1124532/ (http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/one-girl-one-xt250-many-kilometers-from-australia-to-the-netherlands-chick-on-the-chook-chaser.1124532/) :P
You trying to make me feel old??
I'm on that site and constantly marvel at the intrepid adventures of those people. I wish I was half as adventurous.
One thing I don't do is tour 2up over snotty dirt, or worse, anymore. Any bike tour we do will be strictly tar and short stints of good dirt if necessary :'(
I might do a quick solo cross continent trip next year though. Central road and Plenty Hwy.
Post by: Joff on August 22, 2016, 03:15:36 PM
THats pretty cool, and really not bad price wise for the inclusions and time away.
Quick calc says AU$11k each. Might be a bit exxy for us. We spent less than that for all four of us (2 young adults - 15 and 18) to travel Europe in a small motor home for 4 weeks in 2013.
Post by: Alan Loy on August 22, 2016, 04:59:10 PM
Post by: Terry W4 on August 22, 2016, 05:13:28 PM
Post by: Redcherokee on August 22, 2016, 07:54:51 PM
I had some other friends who climbed Kilimanjaro. Something that pushes you out of your comfort zone like that could be really memorable.
Post by: SambOz on August 22, 2016, 08:03:06 PM
biscuit................... :-*
;D ;D
Post by: Titfish on August 22, 2016, 08:40:47 PM
My two cents worth would be maybe a trek in Nepal, (the Annapurna circuit) or hire a barge on the continent and go where you choose. A bit like a camper trailer on water. Take some bikes with you and you can pull up wherever you want and check out the sites along the way.
Whatever you choose it should be a great time.
Ken
Post by: oldmate on August 22, 2016, 09:22:15 PM
At 50 far to old to do much at all really, maybe think of slippers, gas heater, cup of milo and a digestive
biscuit................... :-*
;D ;D
and a bag tied to a trolley that you cart everywhere ;D
Post by: GeoffA on August 22, 2016, 09:26:31 PM
..... Something that pushes you out of your comfort zone like that could be really memorable.
...until dementia sets in.... :'(
Post by: gronk on August 22, 2016, 11:00:00 PM
Agreed!
Yosemite is the closest to a spiritual place (if such thing exists), I have experienced.
Go to the States but be prepared to open the wallet!
We were expecting big things of Yosemite last year. On the way there we went thru Death Valley and came out at a place called Lone Pine. Just outside town is a place called Alabama Hills where they filmed a lot of westerns and a bit further out is a mountain called Mount Whitney and you can drive most of the way to the top ( called Whitneys portal, 12,000ft tall ) and after seeing this breath taking white granite mountain peak, Yosemite lost a bit of it's wonder.
We now urge anyone to try and see both.
Last year the dollar was still over 94c so cost of things was still good.
Post by: edz on August 22, 2016, 11:09:09 PM
or Air Combat USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdlhMn5eQJE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdlhMn5eQJE)
Or http://www.nascarracingexperience.com/ (http://www.nascarracingexperience.com/) .... An old mate of mine did a drive experience with a professional driver at Indianappolis raceway years ago, said it was bloody awesome, doing 160+ MPH on the steep banking turns and straights . http://www.drivepetty.com/ (http://www.drivepetty.com/)
Post by: Alan Loy on August 23, 2016, 07:07:15 AM
We were expecting big things of Yosemite last year. On the way there we went thru Death Valley and came out at a place called Lone Pine. Just outside town is a place called Alabama Hills where they filmed a lot of westerns and a bit further out is a mountain called Mount Whitney and you can drive most of the way to the top ( called Whitneys portal, 12,000ft tall ) and after seeing this breath taking white granite mountain peak, Yosemite lost a bit of it's wonder.
We now urge anyone to try and see both.
Last year the dollar was still over 94c so cost of things was still good.
Loved both Yosemite and Death Valley, but my favourite was Monument Valley.
We went in January and would recommend a winter trip as all these places looked amazing with snow. You can see nothing like these in australia and the snow makes it more so.
Post by: achjimmy on August 23, 2016, 08:13:00 AM
http://www.africaexpeditionsupport.com/package/4x4-africa-overland-adventure/ (http://www.africaexpeditionsupport.com/package/4x4-africa-overland-adventure/)
Post by: edz on August 23, 2016, 08:27:02 AM
My old boss did similar a number of years back , formed a syndicate with 3 other couples[ drawn up in a contract etc ] , each did a minimum of 10 weeks or a maximum of 20 weeks consecutively, slush fund for break downs etc.. each couple picked up and dropped of the next at Los Angeles airport on change over .. then they sold the rig at the end of it .
They roamed virtualy every corner of the States, including into Mexico and Canada over their 20 week stint .
Post by: Joff on August 23, 2016, 09:09:19 AM
By the way, I emailed Steffo's link to the Mrs yesty. By the time I got home it was a done deal. She was all over it :cup:. Looks my daughter has decided that we can't do it without her so she is setting a savings plan too.
Post by: Foo on August 23, 2016, 11:56:58 AM
Foo
Hurry up corkhead!
Post by: Steffo1 on August 23, 2016, 01:52:45 PM
That's it! I'm doing that - even if I do have to drive a Fender >:DInteresting exerpt from the info they sent us.
Post by: Joff on August 23, 2016, 04:36:43 PM
Its their gig so they do what makes them sleep at night. Id just as soon take my cruiser if i could. At least my ribs wont hurt from being squished against the door sill.
Anyway, if it Shits itsekf they can fund ne another haha. it'll just add to the adventure.
Post by: DarWen on August 23, 2016, 07:10:16 PM
This is what the wife and kids planned for me., but my mum passing away the day before made for a pretty somber affair. So I am having a do over next year.
Post by: kylarama on August 23, 2016, 09:20:13 PM
Instead I've got a 2 week road trip with the fam and 20 others booked. Heading from Vic to Airlie Beach in a convoy towing a few fishing boats and a jet ski. Then its 7 nights camping (old school camping) on Whitehaven Beach.????
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Post by: oldmate on August 25, 2016, 11:39:45 AM
We were expecting big things of Yosemite last year. On the way there we went thru Death Valley and came out at a place called Lone Pine. Just outside town is a place called Alabama Hills where they filmed a lot of westerns and a bit further out is a mountain called Mount Whitney and you can drive most of the way to the top ( called Whitneys portal, 12,000ft tall ) and after seeing this breath taking white granite mountain peak, Yosemite lost a bit of it's wonder.
We now urge anyone to try and see both.
Last year the dollar was still over 94c so cost of things was still good.
That was our plan, till I told the wife that at the time of year we are going Death Valley will be about 50 degrees. So we flew to Oakland and picked the car up there instead
Post by: gronk on August 25, 2016, 09:51:46 PM
That was our plan, till I told the wife that at the time of year we are going Death Valley will be about 50 degrees. So we flew to Oakland and picked the car up there instead
Saw a few signs around that said to turn off the aircon if overheating was imminent ??? WTF...how about designing cars that can take a bit of heat !!
Post by: tryagain on August 25, 2016, 10:25:04 PM
You know its gunna take me a while to digest all these ideas :cheers: Thanks.
SambOz Is one step ahead of you
At 50 far to old to do much at all really, maybe think of slippers, gas heater, cup of milo and a digestive
biscuit................... :-*
;D ;D
Post by: DaveR on August 26, 2016, 07:47:39 AM
Sadly my funds (rather lack of) are not going to extend to much more than a box of beer.
Lucky I own a swag, can put a fridge in the back, so I may be going up the cape, even if it is on my pat Malone, few weeks of nothing is all i want.
Then soon after the big day, my passport expires and I hope to never renew it.
Post by: Joff on August 26, 2016, 09:29:58 AM
, my passport expires and I hope to never renew it.
Really? why?
Post by: DaveR on August 26, 2016, 09:32:55 AM
Gimme a local traffic jam any day.
Post by: Alan Loy on August 26, 2016, 04:19:31 PM
Wait and see, you might start to miss it. ???
Post by: Joff on August 30, 2016, 10:49:03 AM
I think it's a bit different when you do it for pleasure >:D
Wait and see, you might start to miss it. ???
Agreed. Im in Perth this week. Home next but Germany after that. A few weeks at home then Korea, Taiwan and China plus plenty of other interstate. It Shits me a bit but it has no bearing on wanting to travel for fun. Totally different experience. I almost look at it as holiday recce and pleasure flight upgrade points :cheers:
Post by: Bird on August 30, 2016, 10:58:30 AM
Quote from: Joff
Im in Perth this week.
Germany after that.
A few weeks at home then Korea, Taiwan and China plus plenty of other interstate.
...look at it as holiday recce and pleasure flight upgrade points :cheers:
Don't need an apprentice do you??
Post by: johndavis125262 on August 30, 2016, 01:44:45 PM
Post by: Joff on August 30, 2016, 03:15:35 PM
Don't need an apprentice do you??
I have one. Hes coming to Germany with me
Post by: Bird on August 30, 2016, 03:49:31 PM
I have one. Hes coming to Germany with meIM better.
Post by: Joff on August 30, 2016, 05:23:05 PM
IM better.
Are you strong? I take a lot of luggage. I don't want you lagging behind >:D