Happy Halloween! As millions of children around the country eagerly await their candy-filled Trick-or-Treat adventures, we offer our faithful readers with backstories on some of the spookiest places we visit on our travels around the world. From legendary movie monsters and filming locations to good old fashioned ghost stories and ancient mysteries, we hope you … Read More
When we talk to fellow riders for the first time, one of the most common questions that comes up is “why go on a guided trip when I can do the same ride myself?” Among the many logistical reasons like having a full time support vehicle on hand and the fact that we book all … Read More
Have you ever gotten to the end of vacation and thought to yourself, “this was so amazing I would do it all over again”? That’s the sign of an exceptional traveling experience, to feel like it would be worthwhile to do it again in the future. But with so many possibilities out there, most of … Read More
It’s official; autumn has arrived. As the days grow shorter, the leaves turn colors, and the temperatures begin to drop, we say goodbye to our Anchorage shop and migrate south for the winter. But for us here at MotoQuest, the changing of seasons brings with it more than just beautiful foliage and cooler days because … Read More
Everyone seems to have at least one travel destination that dominates their daydreams and is perpetually at the top of their bucket list. For many motorcyclists, that place is Alaska. The Last Frontier holds a certain charm, and according to native Alaskan Lee Hobart, part of that charm is that “you can truly get lost … Read More
The first thing that comes to mind when most people think of Peru is Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca citadel perched high in the Andes mountains. There’s no question that a visit to Machu Picchu is a must for anyone traveling to Peru, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Peru has so … Read More
Long ago, MotoQuest founder Phil Freeman began taking intrepid motorcyclists on two-wheeled tours of his home state of Alaska. Armed with just a few bikes and a beat-up Subaru serving as a support vehicle, Phil showed riders from around the world the wonders of the Last Frontier. The sense of adventure was palpable. In the … Read More
Imagine a motorcycle trip where each day is somehow better than the day before. You can’t believe it could possibly get better, but it does. Day after day of jaw-dropping scenery, in a region that at times feels as if you’ve stepped onto a movie set or are looking at a painting in a fine … Read More
One of the appeals of riding a motorcycle is the sense of freedom that comes along with it. Sure, you have to follow the same rules of the road as other motorists, but there is still a feeling that you can go wherever you desire at a moment’s notice. The difference is that most trips … Read More
There’s something special about our Transporter deals. Maybe it’s the special reduced rental rates on a variety of ADV and Touring motorcycles. Or maybe it’s the opportunity to build your own motorcycle adventure between two of our locations. Have we mentioned that the scenery along the West Coast is absolutely stunning, and provides a perfect … Read More