From Bighorns to Breakdown: Finding Pride and Camaraderie Beyond the Miles

A Morning of Anticipation and Omen The Scooter Cannonball Run is not for the faint of heart. Eight days, thousands of miles, often pushing yourself and your machine to their absolute limits. For me, among the blur of sunrise starts and endless highways, Day 4 stands out as a microcosm of the entire experience: a … More From Bighorns to Breakdown: Finding Pride and Camaraderie Beyond the Miles

From Solitude to Solidarity: My First Three Days on the Scooter Cannonball Run

The Journey Begins: Nerves, Rain, and the Open Road The preparation was done, the first day of the Scooter Cannonball Run had finally arrived. I knew the next phase of this adventure would be a mix of long days in the saddle and strategic nights spent planning the next leg of the journey. What I … More From Solitude to Solidarity: My First Three Days on the Scooter Cannonball Run

The Cannonball Kick-Off: An Epic Journey by Car, Plane, Uber & Bus!

The time has finally come! The Scooter Cannonball Run is almost upon us, and after a bit of a scramble, I’m making my way to the starting line in beautiful Seaside, Oregon. This leg of the adventure has been a logistical puzzle, but I’ve navigated my way through cars, planes, Ubers, and even a hostel … More The Cannonball Kick-Off: An Epic Journey by Car, Plane, Uber & Bus!

News Flash: Trading Four Walls for Four Wheels: Our RV Adventure Begins!

Downsizing, Debacles, and Discoveries: Our First Week on the Road Hold the phone on the Scooter Cannonball updates for a moment, folks, because we’ve got a major life announcement to share! While I was busy prepping for the Cannonball Run, a far bigger adventure was unfolding right in our own backyard. Mark and I have … More News Flash: Trading Four Walls for Four Wheels: Our RV Adventure Begins!

From Shakedown to Self-Assured: My Scooter’s Long-Haul Evolution

Every great journey starts with a single, sometimes tentative, step. For me and my scooter, that initial phase was all about breaking it in properly. No high-speed thrills or epic mileage right off the bat. Instead, I embraced the art of the “ride to eat” – short, low-speed jaunts to local culinary gems. One standout was Pop’s … More From Shakedown to Self-Assured: My Scooter’s Long-Haul Evolution

Crazy Adventure Ahead: Celebrating 10th Anniversary of My Journey on the Back Roads

Facebook memories that pop up can really stir up emotions, can’t they? In May 2025, it will mark a decade since I embarked on a journey of a lifetime, cruising along the back roads of the United States on the mighty Yahama TW200. It truly allowed me to see the world with wide eyes, and … More Crazy Adventure Ahead: Celebrating 10th Anniversary of My Journey on the Back Roads

Roadside America Two

As mentioned in my previous post called the “Roadside America”, I have exploring the back roads of United States. I found the information I needed to guide me on a website called “Road Trip USA” showing the cross-country adventures on America’s two-lane Highways. So far, I have covered three of the eleven roads. Now working … More Roadside America Two

Alabama Ghost Town

Did you know that Alabama has eight ghost towns? Not me, until I started planning for my trip. Originally, I wanted to visit the Planation houses in Demopolis or Montegomery, Alabama. However, it was a Sunday and most places are closed. So, I checked the RoadsideAmerica and Atlas Obscura websites to find something interesting and … More Alabama Ghost Town

Unfinished Business

The perfect journey is never finished, the goal is always just across the next river, round the shoulder of the next mountain. There is always one more track to follow, one more mirage to explore.” ― Rosita Forbes Last couple of months, I have been feeling restless and needing to get some wind therapy in … More Unfinished Business