Traveling through Europe on a motorcycle looks risky. But is it not rather "two wheels", make your dreams come true?
A year ago, I went to my first foreign trip on a motorcycle. I had a dream: see Europe from a motorcycle saddle. After combining all points, I wanted to cross, from Romania via Albania to Gibraltar and Portugal, distance was 12 000 km.
I need a soul mate
After marking the route I started looking for a motorcycle. The choice fell on a Suzuki model VanVan, motorcycle with classic nostalgic line, the engine 125 cube. mass media 125 HP.
Motorcycle has, route laid, I realized that I needed a kindred soul to journey together. Travel, even in the small group always pleasant and, more importantly, safer.
These searches are not easy. Most of my friends motorcyclists could not go because of work, school or other responsibilities. At that time I could not imagine a single trip, so I began to search the Internet. Online http://mototours.org.ua/ I found группу единомышленников для путешествии на мотоцикле по Европе.
On tour in Europe on a motorcycle
a brief description of:
- The length of the route: 12 000 km.
- duration: 48 days.
- Fuel consumption: 288 liters.
- The cost of living for one person: hotel (20-30 euro), hostels (12-27 euro), camping (6,5-24 euro), КаучСерфинг (is free)
- The most useful thing: GPS and heated handles.
- flotsam and jetsam: a tripod for the camera (I've never used it – I have always found a wall, a rock, which could put the camera, to take a picture)
What is the most memorable
false stereotypes
Our first European country was Romania. country, about which I had heard much:
"Beware of thieves! Ужасные дороги. Poor fuel and t. d.”
Romania was a beautiful country for me, населенной хорошими людьми. Путешествуя по этой стране, I have seen its beauty on every street corner. A trip on the highway Transfogarskoy was something like the cherry on the cake. VanVan copes with serpentine and steep climbs, despite its small capacity. If someone likes an idyllic leisurely trip on a motorcycle, he should visit this country. He will rest here, soaking up the beauty of nature.
courage won
Traveling around Bulgaria, country of Golden Sands, I focused on the eastern part of, less known tourist area, which fascinated me for its scenery. However, at every step you had to be careful. In Romania, the majority of drivers drive very fast. In Bulgaria, the "free style". Drivers moving erratically, I never knew, who will do what, and the road is not much better than our.
I recommend not to travel after dark. Unfortunately, I have broken this commandment, and from time to time I had to make circus maneuver, not to fall into a hole in the road.
Sweet life
I always wanted to see southern Italy. However, the region has disappointed me. Mud, garbage and the widespread presence of women, practicing "the oldest profession of the world", arranged along the roads under the umbrellas – It is not the best landscape. It is not the way I imagined this part of Europe!
But the further north, the more attractive the country seemed to me. In such regions, as the Molise, Abruzzo, Umbria or Tuscany, I wanted to stop time and enjoy the moment longer.
The road from Genoa to Nice, passing along the Côte d'Azur, charmed us. On one side of the mountain, on the other side of the sea. With such scenery even fatigue go by the wayside.
Until the end of Europe
Spain fascinated me a wonderful city, wonderful people and divine routes, from the Pyrenees, via Barcelona, Valencia, Marbella and Seville to San Sebastian. Each city is unique, Each colorful thanks to its residents. I lived here for twenty-four hours a day. Night intertwined with day, and day and night. vibrant city. People like to spend time with a glass of local alcohol and delicious snacks.
Memories for years
Brussels or Amsterdam to spend a little more time, to feel the atmosphere of these cities and try their specialties. Germany met me cool rainy aura. Unfortunately, Riding in the hail is not the most pleasant, especially when the temperature drops to 3-4 WITH. Luckily, the atmosphere in Berlin was definitely warmer, and views of the Brandenburg Gate made me realize, that all the good ends quickly. The trip is also drawing to a close.
