The Faces of Guatemala
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Our second video is now complete
Finally we’ve been able to take some time out from enjoying Guatemala and Mexico to finish our second video, Crisscrossing the Andes, from Bolivia to Colombia. Continue reading
Losing your driver’s licence on an overseas road trip
AKA: What the hell does an Honorary Consul do anyway?
Antigua, Guatemala is famous for its spectacular religious processions in the weeks leading up to Santa Semana (Easter). We were fortunate enough to be there for one of these, along with the many other local and international tourists it attracts. The spectacle also lures gangs of pick-pockets making the most of the riches on offer. Continue reading
Watch our video trailer “Crisscrossing the Andes”
Watch the trailer to our second video – Crisscrossing the Andes. While we are busily trying to finalise this video, here is a one-minute trailer to whet your appetite. Enjoy! Continue reading
Rifles, ruins and rebels: Honduras and El Salvador
Mention that you’re going to Honduras and you’ll receive a tirade of warnings: it’s not safe, never go out alone, don’t trust anyone. We took extra precautions here but the main evidence of any security issue was the abundance of armed guards protecting everything from ATMs to the local Chinese restaurant. They were more active opening doors for people than firing their rifles, thankfully. Continue reading
Nicaragua and a tale of two cities
Having both lived most of our lives in Sydney, we are all too aware of the rivalry that has existed between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia’s two largest cities. The residents of each regularly engage in a game of one-upmanship and argue over who has the best weather, coffee, beaches, restaurants or football code. Continue reading
Reflections on South America
After nearly a year on the road, we finally reached our half way point in Cartagena – our last destination in Colombia and in all of South America. There is no road from here north and other than fly, our only way to Panama was by boat. Once we loaded our bikes and had a farewell toast, we reflected on our year in South America. Here are some of my thoughts: Continue reading
Watch Our Movie: The First Six Months
Experience a little of our trip and see what it’s like from the seats of our Honda CB250s.
Our Odyssey Overland’s first movie, filmed and edited by Matt and Fiona, shows the initial six months of our motorcycle journey. Continue reading
Passing through Ecuador
After deciding that our budget wasn’t going to get us to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, we passed through the country in less than two weeks. It was a stark contrast to our time in Peru Continue reading
Rules of the Road: Peru
When travelling from country to country, we notice and enjoy learning the little differences that exist in all parts of life. When it comes to the road, it is essential that we observe and adapt quickly. So far, Peru has been the most difficult to understand, but after more than 5000km of riding in this country, we discovered there was a well ordered system of road rules that everybody follows. Those rules are as follows: Continue reading
Our Odyssey Overland 