Cheers Rod. Of course the best interviews come down to the skill of the interviewer don't they. I much appreciate Bret, Christina and Tim for making this happen. Great fun to be around.
You have no idea how happy I just got finding this while digging through your older videos. I just recently found out about Sam through a podcast, and I read his first book. The other three are on their way in the mail. The book and Sams look on life in general has been such an eye-opener for me. Now I have two Mototrek videos with him that I havent seen!
Ah, you took Sam on one my favorite regular routes. Too bad it was socked in with fog...the view is amazing, which is why I never tire of riding there.
Sam Manicom, he always strikes me as such a gentle-man. Really enjoyed this interview. It's always a treat to listen to Sam and the gang on Adventure Rider Radio Raw as well. I enjoy hearing Bret on Adventure Rider Radio too!
Cheers! And very cool of you to put up the link for Adventure Rider Radio. Jim Martin and Elizabeth have done an amazing thing with that show haven't they.
A wonderfull producer this channel is. this mototrek editer is marvelous man in teqhnical way. AND thanks for letting me konw this Sam travaller. bon appetite
great content!, i´ve just subscribed to your channel. just a question for now... Why a 1200GS? and if you know it, why they ride 800GS´s? I plan to do some long adv riding and I have to find out what motorbike works for me, so your experience might help alot.
Thank you guys for your answers. I´m afraid the boxer engine could be too wide for me, but most owners don´t complain about it, so, maybe I should try again...
I would love to do this. As a person of color, I would not be given the benefit of doubt. To walk up to a house and ask to wash a car. The local police would be on me right away.
So...if you have no job, kids, spouse, elderly parents to care and have health care everywhere in the world, or any other responsibilities you're good to go...mmmkaaay. The rest of us have others that depend on us and leaving for 8 days is a struggle let alone 8 years. Being a modern day hobo is a dream for some, the rest of us live have to live in the real world. I'm glad some get to tell us their stories though.
Hi Mark, I absolutely agree with you. I was hugely lucky in two ways. One that I was free enough to go, and two, that I recognised it at the right moment. The reality is that most people have responsibilities and what sort of world would we live in if people didn't take those responsibilities seriously?! It'd be grim. One of the main reasons I wrote the books is that we do live in an amazing world and travelling it is one of the best ways to find out the realities. I wanted to share that with those who would love to go but can't because of their responsibilities, but also with those who love the idea of travel but actually are happy where they are. Reading about it is fine. Of course I also love the chance that someone might read one of my books and think, 'If someone like Sam can do it, then I should have a go.' I hope that the journeys you do manage to make happen, long or short, make you smile.
Amazing! Just amazing...
Fantastic interview. What a chilled out and contempt guy. How many people can say that they live 100% the life they want to live.
Cheers Rod. Of course the best interviews come down to the skill of the interviewer don't they. I much appreciate Bret, Christina and Tim for making this happen. Great fun to be around.
You have no idea how happy I just got finding this while digging through your older videos. I just recently found out about Sam through a podcast, and I read his first book. The other three are on their way in the mail.
The book and Sams look on life in general has been such an eye-opener for me. Now I have two Mototrek videos with him that I havent seen!
Thanks very much Jay! I hope you enjoy them too!!
Was lucky enough to meet Sam in London a few months back. A really nice guy, lots of fun!
Sorry to take an age to respond! That was at the London motorcycle show?
Still look a great interview again and again.
Ah, you took Sam on one my favorite regular routes. Too bad it was socked in with fog...the view is amazing, which is why I never tire of riding there.
It's very much on my 'To ride again' list Scott!
Sam Manicom, he always strikes me as such a gentle-man. Really enjoyed this interview. It's always a treat to listen to Sam and the gang on Adventure Rider Radio Raw as well. I enjoy hearing Bret on Adventure Rider Radio too!
Thanks, Scott!
Where does one hear this Adventure Rider Radio of which you speak...err...write? =)
orangelion03 go to adventureriderradio.com to listen/subscribe. excellent podcast with experienced motorcycle travellers
thanks Jim!!
Cheers! And very cool of you to put up the link for Adventure Rider Radio. Jim Martin and Elizabeth have done an amazing thing with that show haven't they.
Nice video! Sam is a great guy and genuine person. It takes a lot of guts to do what he did.
Yes - Wonderful guy!
Pure fantastic magic! Great conversation, thank you. Give this man a beer!
just amazing. I can imagine many people saying: "I wish I could spend so much time travelling around the world... :-)
Incredible, spontaneous interview!
Great interview - Sam is so interesting and kind. I love your channel!
Amen about the staying one place for at least a week. That recharge is so important.
Sheen Hunter And on a long trip the cost of fuel is one of your biggest expenses. Staying put for a week minimizes that expense.
great thought provoking video :)! been wanting to write a similar article on my blog :)!
impressive and instructive.thx. guys.
EYES = watching a motorcycle documentary
EARS = Birdman, Birdman, Birdman, Birdman.
Great work btw, the channel really got a unique identity.
You got that right!
Wonderful video filled with excellent advice
A wonderfull producer this channel is. this mototrek editer is marvelous man in teqhnical way. AND thanks for letting me konw this Sam travaller. bon appetite
Fascinating character. Cheers.
Very inspiring! Thanks a lot!
+Lukas Hansal you're welcome!
Great guy - v interesting and...great channel.
Wow, really great Adventurer :D Nice to listen to him.
P.S. Food interludes makes me hungry and thirsty! :P
Yes! Thank you.
Thanks for listening in!
Very nice! Great music and great interview.
Really good questions eh Miguel.
This fine fellow is a wonderful array of info. It’s all about the journey. And riding bikes safe travels, GOD be with you
Sam is awesome. Listen to his audio books and you'll be hooked.
Thank you!
This is great!
Amazing interview!
Sam deserves all the credit!
great content!, i´ve just subscribed to your channel.
just a question for now... Why a 1200GS? and if you know it, why they ride 800GS´s?
I plan to do some long adv riding and I have to find out what motorbike works for me, so your experience might help alot.
+Mr Fechu check out our first episode where Bret talks about why he's on the 2008 GS.
I love the F800GS as a do everything bike... I put 100,000 miles on my F800GS riding through North and South America
Thank you guys for your answers. I´m afraid the boxer engine could be too wide for me, but most owners don´t complain about it, so, maybe I should try again...
the boxer does limit me off road...
Not in "light" off road right?. I don´t think i will face ruts...
Most interesting man
Most interesting interview and I believe that he lives by the adage that it is always possible to make money if only 1 attempts to do so.
I do Ron. And it goes along with the thought that actually, everything I need in life will fit on my motorcycle.
Happy daze
money is doable, no kids will be tougher...
I would love to do this. As a person of color, I would not be given the benefit of doubt. To walk up to a house and ask to wash a car. The local police would be on me right away.
Sadly you are correct that in some places the way a rider looks might raise suspicion.
I wish I could disagree
Would it help if rather than just a dirty car you looked for a person of colour with a dirty car?
So...if you have no job, kids, spouse, elderly parents to care and have health care everywhere in the world, or any other responsibilities you're good to go...mmmkaaay. The rest of us have others that depend on us and leaving for 8 days is a struggle let alone 8 years. Being a modern day hobo is a dream for some, the rest of us live have to live in the real world. I'm glad some get to tell us their stories though.
Hi Mark, I absolutely agree with you. I was hugely lucky in two ways. One that I was free enough to go, and two, that I recognised it at the right moment. The reality is that most people have responsibilities and what sort of world would we live in if people didn't take those responsibilities seriously?! It'd be grim. One of the main reasons I wrote the books is that we do live in an amazing world and travelling it is one of the best ways to find out the realities. I wanted to share that with those who would love to go but can't because of their responsibilities, but also with those who love the idea of travel but actually are happy where they are. Reading about it is fine. Of course I also love the chance that someone might read one of my books and think, 'If someone like Sam can do it, then I should have a go.' I hope that the journeys you do manage to make happen, long or short, make you smile.
Great interview!