Patagonia is a place of extremes. A ride through this region means a ride through various environments and landscapes, with dramatic rock formations dotting the horizon and massive glaciers feeding into majestic lakes. After all, this is the road to the end of the earth. But two destinations in particular stand out at opposite ends … Read More
Ramblings from the Road
The International MotoQuest Diet
You are what you eat. This was originally a metaphor to describe the effects of diet on overall health and well-being, but before we slide into a debate about which diet is better and what kind of foods we should be eating, we’d like to put our own twist on the saying: If you are … Read More
2018 North to Alaska Day-by-Day with Ben Habecker
Join guide Ben Habecker on this day-by-day photo gallery recounting his group’s journey on our 2018 North to Alaska Adventure! North To Alaska 2018: Day 1 on the road 291 miles from Portland, Oregon to Leavenworth, Washington We left the MotoQuest Shop in Portland this morning and headed East through the Columbia River Gorge. We … Read More
Patagonia “End of the Earth” Adventure
January 27 – February 12, 2019 Imagine a place where you could ride through mountains, deserts, farmland, grasslands and along the coast, all in one marvelous motorcycle adventure. That place exists, and it’s called Patagonia. The word “Patagonia” has long been a symbol of outdoor adventure, but geographically speaking it describes the southern regions of … Read More
MotoQuest’s Road Sign Roundup
We see some some pretty unusual road signs in our travels around the globe. Some warn of animals and road hazards, or promise us delightfully curvy roads ahead! Others encourage safe driving, even though you are hundreds of miles from civilization. No matter where you are in the world, keep an eye on the signs, … Read More
One Country, Three Motorcycle Adventures
Over the last few years, Japan has become one of the most popular MotoQuest destinations, and for good reason! There is a certain appeal to riding in Japan that makes each of our three unique trips worthy of any motorcyclist’s bucket list. Maybe it’s the warm and welcoming hospitality of the locals, or the incredible … Read More
Stepping Back in Time The History of Thailand, Laos, and our Golden Triangle Scouting Trip
Every once in a while, a MotoQuest adventure comes along that takes riders through multiple countries. There are typically some subtle differences in culture, food, or dialect after crossing the border, but one trip in particular features some unusual diversity between neighboring countries: the Golden Triangle Scouting Trip. The two countries in question on this … Read More
The Amazing Riding on the Trail of Lewis and Clark Adventure
When we talk about many of our guided adventures, we focus on the non-riding elements like the food, the history, the natural beauty, the unique cultures. The Trail of Lewis and Clark Adventure is a great example of this, because the reality is there is quite a lot to talk about. In the past we … Read More
Riding Through Cherry Blossoms on our Japan Three Island Tour
MotoQuest founder Phil Freeman just returned from Japan, where he led a group of riders on our incredible Japan Three Island Tour. Years ago, Phil spent time living in Japan as an English teacher, and ever since that life-changing experience has been returning with groups of motorcyclists to experience the country’s warm and welcoming people, … Read More
The MotoGP season is underway. Where will you be when the series comes to Japan?
Now that’s how you start a race season The 2018 MotoGP season got off to a red hot start with a nail-biter of an opening round from Qatar. For those of you who are not big racing fans, the fact that the race was decided on the final turn of the final lap made it … Read More