The state with a motto of “North to the future” and the alpine forget-me-not as the state flower is the one I get the good fortune of sharing with motorcyclists from around the world. Riders come seeking dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife, and reminders that life is to be lived to the fullest, and in Alaska, […]
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One of the most rewarding aspects of taking riders on adventures around the world is when they decide to ride with us again on a different trip. Not only is this a testament to the quality of the experiences that we offer, but it also gives us the opportunity to really get to know some riders on a deeper level, and share some truly remarkable experiences with them. In the past we have shared stories from MotoQuest riders like Lee Hobart and Robert Cormier, and this week we introduce to you Robert Arvizo, who has ridden with us on 9 different MotoQuest adventures over the last 12 years.
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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
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,
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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
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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
With Photography by Luke Swab Nothing on earth quite compares to the beauty of Hokkaido, Japan. During our Hokkaido Explore Tour, riders experience the island that every Japanese motorcyclist dreams of riding. On our 2017 tour we had the pleasure of hosting journalist Luke Swab of RoadRunner magazine who came along for the ride. Swab
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For many motorcyclists, Route 66 is the one of the most sought after riding destinations along the west coast. MotoQuest is no stranger to this famous stretch of road, and so we’re taking a look at its rich history and discussing a few of our favorite sections! The History Behind this Historic Road U.S. Route
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Did you know that Phil Freeman moonlights as a contributor to one of our favorite adventure motorcycling websites? It started back in 2015 with a story about Phil’s Top 10 ride destinations in Alaska, and since then Phil has penned stories about the beauty of the American Southwest in Utah and a dozen motorcycle highlights on the Baja
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