Hot Springs are a big part of the Japanese culture. There are thousands of developed natural hot springs all over the country. We at MotoQuest would like to share with you how to take a hot springs (Onsen) bath in Japan. Our Japan Tours feature Hot Springs almost every night! Steps on How to take … Read More
2012 MotoQuest Japan Three Island Tour Low Ceilings and Hot Water If anything, Japan has plenty of the above! The riders started trickling in days ago. First the Australians, and then the rest. By last night, we had nearly the entire group assembled. Oregon, California, Florida, Texas, Alaska, South Africa, Australia, Canada and England were … Read More
A couple of years ago, Rob called me up from Vancouver, Canada, and asked me if I did tours to Inuvik, in the Northern Territories of Canada. I said no, but would love to. And so, he flew into Anchorage and we rode together for a week as far north as possible in Canada and … Read More
Today begins a 14 day motorcycle trip into southern Chile and southern Argentina – Patagonia. Today was an arrival day… no riding… but, we had a bit of a chance to check out our host town, Orsono, Chile. Above: Cathedral of Saint Matthew on Plaza des Armas, Orsono. Orsono is located in what is known … Read More
I am glad you asked! During the Mexico scout trip in December 2012 five of our group (John (one of the ride leaders), Brian, Greg, Brandon and me) decided to take the path less travelled from Durango to Parral which entailed a 50+ mile leg on dirt roads through the mountains, while the main group … Read More
inventory as of October 21st, 2013 ID Make Model Year Mileage Color Features Accessories Photos Price 3551 BMW R1200GS 2011 70,837 White ABS/Heated Grips Engine Guards Upper and Lower, Aluminum Skid Plate, Hand Guards, Luggage Racks, Headlight Guard Photos $10,999 1150 BMW R1200GS 2011 50,619 Black ABS/ESA/Heated Grip Engine Guards Upper and Lower, Aluminum Skid … Read More
Above: Trucks at Coldfoot. Coldfoot, formerly a gold mining camp, is today a truck stop about half way between Fairbanks and Deadhorse. The BLM has and interpretive center and interesting story boards depicting the mining history placed throughout the “stop.” I’m not sure you can call Coldfoot a town. Accommodations are similar (modular buildings) to … Read More
414 miles of frost-heaves, broken chip seal and grated dirt surfaces, the Dalton Highway has its challenges. On a good day, you can ride it wide open. On a bad day, you can go home in a helicopter. Every year motorcyclists are killed on the Dalton Highway. This road offers the rider the adventure gamut. … Read More
2016 Japan Three Island Blog by Phil Freeman Saturday, March 26th This was our first official start day of the trip and already more than half of the 19 had arrived. They were out wondering around, exploring the city, eating raw things, and enjoying street scenes. If anything, Japan is an explosion of the senses, … Read More
Straight out of Dracula – er – our resident Romanian Ovi Puia’s mouth, here are some facts about Romania. Ovi escorts the Romanian MotoQuest adventure so listen up and experience this beautiful country with a local. QUESTION:. Romania is a dangerous country. True or False? ANSWER: False. “Romania is not a dangerous country. Despite the … Read More