Top 10 Tips to Ride a Motorcycle Abroad
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Top 10 Tips to Ride a Motorcycle in a foreign country.
To travel in different country is a bit scary, is in it? Some people are worried even to leave their hometown. To step into the unknown place sounds like a mission impossible for many of you. Actually there is nothing to be afraid as longer you respect some simple rules.
1. Respect the religion.
Respect the religion of others and do not flag with yours. Your God might be the best for you, but it is not the same everywhere. Some people are very sensitive on that topic and you don’t need to provoke them even more.
2. Try to give instead of take.
Be patient. Some people will be very curious to see you and talk with you. They will have hundreds of questions, because they don’t see riders every day. Give them some simple gifts, tell them some stories and all the doors will be open for you. Once you step into their homes it will be like one totally different world for you. For one single night you will learn more than a year of research in internet.
3. People are the same everywhere
Do not pretend to be different, because you are not. You are human been with head, body, arms and legs like anyone else. Try to behave like a normal, respectful person not like a king of the world. Do not try to teach or change them. Some things cannot be changed. You are not a famous guru, you are just the guy with a motorcycle. You are guest, so be the guest you would like to meet at your home. Choose your words carefully and learn how to listen. There is a famous phrase “ Silence is gold “.
4. Don’t argue or drink with locals.
You can do it only if you have friends there and even then it’s a risky situation. As you probably know the alcohol could make from a normal person real devil. When you mix it with some bad words it could become a real problem.
5. Obey the law
If you don’t know the rules or country, please do not break it! Do not argue with Police and don’t be arrogant. Believe me they have seen many like you before and this not going to help you at all. Calm down, confess your mistakes and ask for compromise. In most of the countries around the world, Police is tolerant with motorcycle riders, just be patient and you will be fine.
6. Always carry a paper map.
I don’t have to explain you how useful the map is. Actually I have a video about it and you can watch it here. The map will give you the chance to talk with locals, ask for directions. The can even to suggest some nice routes for you.
7. Water & food.
Do not drink the water from the rivers, lakes or even pipe system, before you are sure that it’s ok to do it. Again ask the locals. This could save you a lot of problems and some serious diseases. Be careful with food as well. I know that many will love to test some local drinks or meals, but keep in mind that the taste could be totally different from what you know.
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8. Petrol
In some countries the petrol stations will be different than the one you know. Be ready to have some really low quality petrol. If your bikes require only premium, make sure that you have some octan busters or additives.
9. Always keep cash
Always keep cash in the local currency. Credit cards mean nothing in some countries, just useless piece of plastic. Cash could save you a lot of problems. Of course never show your money on public places. Video about the money you can watch here.
10. Always take your rubbish with you.
I know that it is very easy to forget that when you are not at home, but this is a home for someone and you have to respect that! It will cost you nothing, but it will be a good example for many after you. Especially if you have the chance to share this with Facebook, TH-cam or whatever social network you use.
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Никога не съм го крил. Казвам го в почти всяко видео. Поне съм те изненадал с нещо...
Only four:
1. Always be 100% legal.
2.A good insurance.
3. Respect the speed limit / drive according to the conditions (speeding was never good adviser).
4. Never RIDE at night!
5. Take the BRAIN on the journey (common sense).
Ride safe Pavlin.
Valid points, thanks Andre!
Great points Pavlin. Very brave to use your personal story to give weight to your first point! Respect!
I thought that the personal example is much better than just talks. Thanks for watching man!
Hello Pavlin,
A smart man learns from his mistakes, but a Wise man learns from the mistakes of others. Your experience is valuable, but your willingness to share it is priceless. As usual, well done.
Thanks Robert! I hope that more and more people will start to thinking like me!
Very good advice as always. And so sorry what you went through. Ride safe
Thanks Chris! Appreciate it!
Great Person Nice . . . God bless you
Thanks man!
Excellent advice based on personal experience and the application of common sense, humility and sensitivity - thank you Pavlin👍
You are welcome my friend!
excellent advice !!!
Thanks man!
Great advice thank you
My pleasure!
thanks alot for this video.. best video for me as i dont want to do anything else besides riding around the world on a motorcycle.. :) u are one of the smartest people on TH-cam.. keep up the good work.. stay blessed bro
Thank you very much Ali! All the best!
All excellent advice, and you make your points well as always. Your personal story illustrates firstly how easy it is to be influenced by peer pressure and secondly, how military mindsets are programmed to work without question or even reason sometimes. I imagine that in times of war, and conflict a soldier has to be ready to kill without hesitation. What shows your mettle as a thinking intelligent man is your determination to look further than earlier conditioning, and seek better answers and see the world in an intelligent, educated way. Your advice for dealing with people from different backgrounds and beliefs in a benign and open way, and being wise enough to seek this out with an open and enquiring mind is testament to your humanity. Thank you my friend for showing a better way.
You are more than welcome my friend! All the best!
Very good advices, as ever. Ride safe, Hans
Thanks Hans!
Great travel and life advices Pavlin I enjoyed this video alot!
Glad to help!
Very good as usual m8. I have only done 2 trips in europe so all your advice stands as true for me
Thanks Chris!
love your stories
Thanks man!
Awesome advices Pavlin dear !
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, lovely video Pavlin, you are right with all those tips. thanks. Gus
Thanks Gus!
I love your line "You are nothing special, just a guy with a motorcycle"! Very good advice....
Exactly what it is.
excellent advice my friend. you are lucky to have the experience of having so many different countries so close to you.
Thanks!
Great tips.... Amen.
Thanks!
Thank you or the great info.
You are welcome anytime Mike!
Thankyou for bringing us a glimpse of your past life. I am happy that your life was able to go in this direction you are a wise man and it is with pleasure and gratitude to your life experiences I can learn from you and your videos.
We are all built with stereotypes but that's why travelling is so important. We need to be able to observe the lives of others so that we may learn new things.
Thank you again..
Thanks Christian! Yes, the traveling is very important aspect of our life and everybody need to do it as more as possible.
Motorcycle Adventures I just hope that when people come to my country the U.K they see that we Brits are not all loud mouthed opinionated boozers who swear to much. How about you I am yet to watch your series in the UK, but did you enjoy your trip and find the people friendly.
The trip was perfect and the people were great! Anyway I works with Brits from many years and I always find them nice and friendly.
very wise words. thanks for this 👍
You are welcome anytime!
Totally agreed with you bro. Everyone have something to respect. The main purpose of long adventure is enjoy and culture adoption. Just respect local rules and be nice, everything will be ok.
True
I am fortunate enough to have traveled and stayed in many countries for lengths of time (I'm not talking about vacations) and I know for a fact that what you are talking about is absolutely true wherever you go. People are people and we all want the same things in life.
I only know you through my computer but I have to say that you make me proud. Go in peace!!!
Thanks man! I hope that more and more people will think like you!
Very interesting tips.
Thanks!
Hi Pavlin, great video. PL get Dima on one of the videos. We miss him
I cannot, he is in Bulgaria at the moment.
Motorcycle Adventures I know, tell him to send hello message on video. I know u r meeting him on your trip to India but we can't wait to see him.
Great video and message!
Veliki pozdrav iz Beograda!
Thanks!
Awesome
Thanks!
Very honest video Pavlin!!!
Always honest - I don't know another way!
Thanks!
You are welcome!
I have Hyosung GTR250, it is a good bike with good cheap price. I feel that I am riding a big bike. When some one asks me about the brand, they strightly said Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha? I feel embarrassed because it is not one of the mentioned brand :(
It doesn't matter, what they think or say, it is your bike and your fun. If you don't like it, then change it!
Thanks for your advice!
Well I'm Greek Cypriot Pavlin, so you know the history with Cyprus and turkey, next to my shop is a Turkish restaurant and we are the best of Freind's , so you are very right with brain washing .. my advice 99.9% of all people are good , great channel and good humble advice!!!
Thanks Mario!
Merhaba from Turkey. Thanks for your nice words brother. We love you because of humanity
Thanks man!
here is not the place say something but, 500 years, there is a reason and cost to stay somewhere. I do not think the Ottoman empire could stay by brutal force at balkans and after than the reason of take leave. new world order, thats the reason. ıf the ottomans keep up with the colonialism mentality , at that time,Turkish will be the most speaking language in the world instead of English. sorry about this explanation.
Amazing story. So few can look past their bias and see the truth all around them. To be trained to hate and yet learn to love is very special. You're an amazing example for the rest of us.
I am just a guy with motorcycle who want to see the world!
The best that’ll be ever be 👍🏼✌🏼
you're a true gentleman.
Thanks Kerry!
Nice video with nice topic pavlin 👍
We also give respect to other religion 🙏
Good, this is the way it should be!
The title says 'Must watch' so I'm watching. Edit: Good video! 10/10
Thanks!
great videos, planing a trip to Europe this summer. hope to visit 39 countries. keep up the great video, stay safe
Great! Good luck and always ride safe!
Great story!I have been in the "same shoes"...
Good!
Great things you said there and for me the best was "we are all human " for me that i lived in England i was and Italian boy even if i was born there .Now i live in Italy i am an English boy so Yes we are human but all different.
Actually we are all the same, but...
You are the smartest man on youtube! Morten
Wow, that is serious statement, but thanks!
It took a lot for you to share honesty....more respect to you now more than ever... USA is more divided more then ever...I'm worried about a 2nd Civil war...but I'm going to travel as a single female...on my moto....thank you for all your videos...
Glad to help and good luck on your trips!
Wow, so many great advices! Thanks Pavlin.
My pleasure!
Although I’ve watched this video several times I still laugh till I cry about Dima in Kyrgyzstan:-) I had a similar experience with Ayran or Doogh in the Caucasus , couldn’t leave my room for three days ! ! !
Pavlin, me as a Turkish guy, surprised to hear your story in Bulgaria and finally happy to see that you have get rid of all your prejudices about Turks. As far as I know, you will go to Asia this year. When will you come to Istanbul? Contact me if you need anything in Istanbul. I will do my best!
Yes, my friend, it was a real story. Send me your details and I will contact you once I am there: rtw-adventures.com/contacts-1.html
I really like your style when you’re talking.
Thanks!
Again Pavlin, one of the best lessons is humility, be more humble and drop your ego. Thanks for the conffession, maybe a few of us older guys have similar stories to tell and probably best in conversation over a beer or two on our travels. Also thanks as you seem to be one of the few guys that take the effort to read and reply to the posts.
Yes Chris, I except the beers talk at any time! All the best!
That's not just Motorcycle tips; that's Life Wisdom.
My rule: never talk about Religion or politics concerned with the country you are traveling in. Once I rode with a good friend through Anatolia (Turkey). On a campsite we met a young local guy and my friend (a very committed Christian ) started a kind of missionary talk. The guy was very polite and let him finish. Then he gave my friend a good advice that he has no problem to listen to it but it may certainly different with other people around. The rest of the tripp my riding comrade took this advice by heart and I bet this saved us a lot of trouble. On the whole trip we met nice people, were invited for a caj at gas stations or got even offered a room for free for an overnight at a cafe and enjoyed the great hospitality of the turkish people.
Good!
I do have a four values when I deal with people, these simple values are: Respect, Kind, Responsible and Honest. I treat people with respect and dignity and I expect the same, I try to be nice and kind to all of those who are responding same way, I am always honest with people and I am responsible for all of my actions. I will respond adequately to situation and I will use my experience and knowledge to deal with different people and different circumstances. It is rare I have to defend myself, I do that as a last resource. I am Christian Catholic and I am proud of it, yet I am not a preacher so outside of church or my house I am not talking about religion or my views on it, that is saving me a lot of troubles.
Kind Regards
Very good values, thanks Michael!
Can you make a playlist, to show specific tips for each country/ region?
Are You serious that You didnt try Kumys? i never been there but i will try for sure, but now i know how to do it properly, buy and try alone ;D
I tried of course, but not on the border.
Pavlin is not just a good motorcycle adventure coach, he's a great life coach as well
Cool!
Yet another, one hundred procent most useful verified infos. The book that i am reading right now "Head East - Motorcycle Adventure in Central Asia" is also very captivating and who known, maybe one day i will reach there too. One thing now is also for sure: one step at the time is done thx to you, i drive more relaxed and more confident in the rain.
Thank you very much my friend and good luck on your future trips!
all great advice i find a bag of sweets always helps when u meet any one lol
Agree
Wow pavlin😢your life..... makes me very grateful to be born English. ...I find travel doz make us more accepting of other cultures...cheers from dave..
I don't feel unlucky to be born in Bulgaria. It is great country and I am really proud to be Bulgarian. Ye, ye, ye, some things are not perfect, but it's the same even in UK, is in it?
Motorcycle Adventures yep certainly agree there. ie leaving EU talks!!!!. .no offence regarding your Bulgarian citizenship...cheers from dave
That paper map tip "with old people in the middle of nowhere" was actually very very good, never though about it!
You should.
Happy to hear that you made your own mind as a Turkish follower :)
Thanks Tolga!
Pavlin, I don't believe Dima exists. I think he's somebody you've made up. The nicest thing you've ever said about him is that if you get into a good argument, you can forget how long you've been in the saddle and before long, you've covered lots of miles. I think you should let Dima have a video where he tells us all of the mistakes you've made :-)
Pavlin, i could tell you had an army background some time ago. You, sir, always have wise words for your viewers and subscribers. When i saw you sleeping in the ferry terminal in Scotland in your last video I could not believe it! There must have been some friends close by who could have offered you a bed and food? Next time you are in Scotland on the West coast, my doors are always open to you. Kindest regards. A82 Joe.
I had a friend there, Niall. He host me and gave me everything I need, but it was 2 in the morning. I don't wanted to ride in the dark and wake up him. For me to sleep on the ground is not a problem. I have done it many times before and I have been in many much worse situations.
Motorcycle Adventures Pavlin, i can fully understand that you can sleep on the ground, i suspect from your National Services days. A82 Joe.
Whatever, I never been a spoiled boy...
I am a Muslim and i respect all the other religions,, we all humans,, everywhere u go u will meet good and bad people,, just be a good person and you will meet good people,, big respect to all bikers around the globe 🌎
Good!
Your views on the world is very worldly. Remember that it's not the religion as all have the same messages, but how many got the messages. Open minds hearts and friendly smiles go a long way to better the experience.
Agree
Dima :D
Excellent. But I can't resist trying the local food. Carefully, where the locals eat and looks busy. Busy=good?
Best thing you can carry with you is a smile and an open friendly attitude, in my opinion
Very true Richard! The smile is the best weapon.
Thank you
Long overdue to point out how we are brainwashed to hate.
Superb tips pavlin.. 👍
Thanks!
Pavlin, how about pocket knife... could this be a problem crossing borders and with local laws? Any experience with this situation?
Also, is it better to use tires with inner tube or tubeless? There are a lot of reviews on tires but I haven't seen anything about inner tubes and ttires that require them. Your TKC 80 is with inner tube, yes?
Thank you Pavlin.
I have pocket knife in my tank bag and never had a problem with. My bike is with tubes. Video about tires you can watch here: th-cam.com/video/RmH4p_0eGUA/w-d-xo.html
Crossing borders here: th-cam.com/video/4qzR4ts2Af0/w-d-xo.html
Personally, I keep mine anywhere but my tank bag....maybe in your puncture repair kit bag? Then, you can say it's a 'tool' to help with the repair...from my limited experience in Western Europe, if they are going to search anywhere...it's usually the tank bag....as generally they know it's a pain to get bikes through the border at the best of times with passports etc.
The knife is not a problem, even if they see it. At least in most of the countries.
Paul Lee Thank you for the response Sir
one of the most famus case is with Naim Suleimanov who change on Naim Süleymanoğlu
He was Turkish anyway. The name was the matter of time.
Great video. Another tip coul be: Try to learn some basic phrases in the language of the country you are going to travel to.
Agree
Pavlin you're the Monk...lol!
Am I?
Everything is true apart from one issue. I wouldn't rather took advice about quality of water from locals. Usually thay assume that if it is ok for them, it will not make problems for foreigners. The answer in most cases will be ok, so the safest way is just to stick to bottled water.
Could be...
Two little words that are handy to use are please and thank you, learn these in a few languages can go a long way.
Very true
Koumiss is drank in Mongolian too.
I know that, a bit different...
Pavlin - you need to run for President. I'll vote for you, I'll work for you..
I will in in 2099...
Without you Pavlin, the future (2099) is bleak indeed!
How would you deal with refusing food or drink without insulting the person
Depends of the situation. In this case, when they asked about cumis, I said - for me tee please...
Am I first again?
Thanks Ashwin!
I thought you would talk about bike insurance, health insurance, licensing, finding the right type of fuel, you know things associated with riding a motorcycle.
I have a videos about all of the topics you need, just search in the channel.
Dima 🤣😂😂😂🤣😁
I am open minded because I like to travel around the world and meet people...even with an islamic cross on their hands ;-).
I personaly know muslims because I lived in french suburbs and worked with many of them for over ten years. Like I said : people are good and bad.
Some could think it is a provocation. That would be their statement... Although my tatoo has nothing with that.
My cross was not tatooed to provoc but if some people take this as an offense it is bad. I won't be offended if someone show his religion on body.
My road trip will begin in april. I would be happy to meet you crossing Germany !
Good luck on your trip Lech! Of course I will be happy to meet you in Berlin.
islamophobia created by mainstream media... your advice and tips are true.... i watched all your video and yes, everthing you said are true....
Thanks man!
The peacemakers like you must be in governments of all countries! No wars will be then on our Great Planet!
I still believe that we are all good....
Motorcycle Adventures yes, agree, but many of them just forgot this...unfortunately.
True
I really disagree with the first half of the video. People everywhere are different, there's some evil people out there, and a heavy dose of scepticism coupled with some defensive behavior is needed. I agree that most people just want to go about their day, but there's a certain element that you have to be careful with. It's especially true outside of the first and second world countries where there's no help coming. I'd even say that almost every adventurer/backpacker/hitchhiker has had a dangerous situation where there was some physical violence, harassment and in extreme situations a threat or action of a beating or a stabbing. There are some shady countries out there, and those countries are shady because there's a large amount of bad people out there, and a traveler, especially one on a motorcycle is a prime victim.
You believe whatever want to believe, but don't try to confuse others. In every given moment, even you can count more violence and more victims in all so call civilized countries than in any of so named third world. See the country with the biggest crime problem and you will see it.
People are the same everywhere. There are good and bad people in each country. It is not right to judge this way.
I'm not trying to confuse anyone. I'm trying to push back on your opinion, which I believe is partly wrong. I'm not saying you didn't have great experiences, or that I didn't have great experiences, but I'm talking about statistics. I don't know what you mean by saying
"In every given moment, even you can count more violence and more victims in all so call civilized countries than in any of so named third world. See the country with the biggest crime problem and you will see it."
It's the third world countries that have the biggest issues. Countries like Congo, CAR, South Africa are places where there's a real risk, on scales uncomparable to Germany or Poland where I live. You can look at murders, you can look at rapes, you can look at robberies. They have multiple times higher RATES of those crimes, and as travelers we are prime victims.
" People are the same everywhere. There are good and bad people in each country. It is not right to judge this way."
I really disagree. People think differently, have different values and virtues, they have different ways of thinking, they have different cultures and religious prescriptions. We can't say that there are countries where there are only bad people or only good people, but we can look at hard data and decide that some places have a lot of bad people.
Aaaa, statistics...you mean the news and TV? I mean that you will see more violence and crime in the civilized countries than around the countries outside from 1st and 2nd world - as you said. I hope that it's clear now. You experience is only for you. Someone might have totally different. It's really depends from your personal believes.
If you want to believe that the world is dangerous place, guess what - it will be!
Hi Pavlin, i agree with you in almost everything you said.
But i must disagree on one thing, it is NOT the same when you have a tattoo of a cross in a muslim country, as a muslim have the symbol of islam on his hand in a non muslim country....
And i am telling this to the guy of the cross on the hand.
Never ever EVER go to a muslim country with that tattoo...
I can't tell you more about it, because TH-cam would remove my account.
This fact alone should tell you a LOT about it.
Ok
so you are trying to be politically correct...
I am trying to be myself.
You were soldier, not philosopher, so why are you so surprised with this brainwash? Don't you have an impression that you saved your country against "Yugoslavian solution", that you saved many people lives? Just try to imagine army full of soldiers wondering what they are doing. Nowadays I could call it rather "rainbow army". It is very truth that everyone should respect local religion, it is very very important. There is nothing funny about religion as some people think.
At that time I was a real patriot. Now, with my understandings about the world...
Western Europe is not in Muslim hands, who told you this? I would say that Europe let a lot of Muslims to come into their country and take the low paid jobs and paid tax until the rest of their lives. Do you think that they don't know what they are doing? Do you think that they will loose from it? If yes, my friend you are in big mistake.
I walk on that streets every day and I will see the world the way I want. I had your way of thinking and don't want to comeback there. You are free to believe in whatever you want. Sorry that I call you " friend" I apologies for that!
Pierre et Thomas
We all believe and pray for the same God.The difference is our god has poor ,weak and uneducated sons exploited by western countries.
Pierre et Thomas
They come to western countries because of the justice,health,accomodation,human rights and the luxury that western politicians built for their people as slavery,steeling mines ,oil, agriculture and other naturel wealth of poor countries of poor people.