This is Chris’s second round-the-world adventure—his first, 10 years ago, took four months and was on a cruise ship—and you can follow his two-wheeled solo journey via his blog at Planet Earth Quest. We caught up with him to find out why he wanted to do it again, and to get his Top 10 pieces of advice for a long motorcycle road trip.--Donna HeiderstadtQ: What has been your worst experience to date?A: That would be the swiss replica watches bureaucracy of attempting to fly in a spare part when my bike broke down in Siberia. The rules are so complex that it was seriously challenging. It took me an incredibly frustrating 19 days—with two overnight Trans-Siberian Railroad rides and a sleepless 16-hour hitch with a trucker—to get back on the road.Q: What have proven to be your most useful supplies?A: Baby powder for my rear and sunscreen for my face.
I am riding west, facing the setting sun, almost every day.Q: How would you compare the driving skills/habits of Russians, Poles, Germans and Replica Ulysse Nardin watches Americans? A: That’s a good one. I think every country thinks they’re the best! Obviously, America is the easiest place to drive—despite the traffic. Germany seems to have the best road organization and drivers who follow the rules, which is good given the speed with which they drive. The Poles are good drivers and their roads are developing at a rapid rate. The Russians are good drivers, but their roads are very mixed, ranging from muddy, one-lane “Federal Roads” to well-organized highways. To handle the unpredictability there, you really need to be a good driver.Q: You’ve already been around the world once—by ship 10 years ago.
What made you want to do it again?A: Traveling by motorcycle is a one-of-a-kind experience—you can get close to everything: the weather, the smells, the sights, and most importantly, the people. On the ship, the port visits Replica Vacheron Constantin watches were sometimes more superficial than I would have liked. But the bike literally breaks down the physical barrier between you and the people.Q: Which is worse, seasickness or butt rash? A: No question, seasickness. I can get off the motorcycle and treat the butt rash, but seasickness takes a long time to go away and can get progressively worse, regardless of how you try to cope with it.Q: What did you miss most about home?
