Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Sam Manicom Adventure Motorcycle Travel Books ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.sam-manicom.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Anything Goes](https://www.sam-manicom.com/anything-goes/) - I put off reading this book until I had the time to do it justice – it waited quite a while in the end! Why wait? I liked the idea and I wanted it to be a great read, but I was worried that it could be a hackneyed, cliché packed, monotonous diary. - [I’m having a bit of a thoughtful, gratitude moment – a long moment at that.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/im-having-a-bit-of-a-thoughtful-gratitude-moment-a-long-moment-at-that/) - ‘Every adventure I’ve had in life, has been one that's involved good people.’ And, 'Too often we think our 'Thank you's' but forget or never get round to saying them. - [The Incredible ABR Festival 2026](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-incredible-abr-festival-2026/) - If you were at ABR you’ll know just how superb it was, in spite of the intense heat! Not ideal timing was it, but everyone I spoke to agreed that it was so much better than rain and storms. Other than the bog of doom of course. That could have been worse. *The buzz for - [Random Motophoto time. A ride down to Sarajevo in Bosnia a while back. Loved it!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/random-motophoto-time-a-ride-down-to-sarajevo-in-bosnia-a-while-back-loved-it/) - Sometimes things work out as they should don't they. - [Find us at the ABR Festival - June 25th to 28th](https://www.sam-manicom.com/find-us-at-the-abr-festival-june-25th-to-28th/) - Not long to go now! - [The ABR Festival 2026 Warwickshire UK](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-abr-festival-2026-warwickshire-uk/) - Not long to go now! 25th to 28th of June - [‘The Science of Sheepskins’](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-science-of-sheepskins/) - Getting to the 'Bottom' of the matter. I normally write articles about getting out of your comfort zone, or about rides that are full of motorcycle magic. This time, I want to get you settled into a comfort zone. A zone which can enhance your two wheeled exploring in such a way you probably never - [Free copy of Under Asian Skies](https://www.sam-manicom.com/free-copy-of-under-asian-skies/) - Buy any 2 of my books & I’ll pop in a copy of Under Asian Skies – FREE! - ['If you don't try, you'll never find out if you can.'](https://www.sam-manicom.com/if-you-dont-try-youll-never-find-out-if-you-can/) - A couple of times recently I've been asked, "What are the key topics you consider before a bigger trip?" - [I’ve just had some simply wonderful feedback from the organiser of one of my recent presentations.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/ive-just-had-some-simply-wonderful-feedback-from-the-organiser-of-one-of-my-recent-presentations/) - I am around in the UK much more this year so available to present. Thought I’d share this. - [FREE UK DELIVERY - SIGNED AND DEDICATED](https://www.sam-manicom.com/free-uk-delivery-signed-and-dedicated/) - That'll save you a bunch! Royal Mail state that it's £4.25 a book now! - [New T-shirt designs!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/new-t-shirt-designs/) - If you’ve had these brilliant long sleeve t-shirts from me before, with other logos, you’ll know just how comfortable they are, and how practical. - [Just a couple of months to go until the ABR Festival](https://www.sam-manicom.com/just-a-couple-of-months-to-go-until-the-abr-festival/) - I'm really looking forward to the ABR Festival 2026 in the UK. Just a couple of months to go now! I've been watching the presenters being announced and what a line up! I'm delighted to have been invited to present on the Ducati stage. And now with 2ridetheworld-Lisa & Simon Thomas on the Bridgestone stage. Just a couple of months to go now! - [The Podcast - Adventure Rider Radio RAW](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-podcast-adventure-rider-radio-raw/) - Do you ever listen to Podcasts? Discovered Adventure Rider Radio yet? - [The ride!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/7826-2/) - A three times kind of road... - [Nice thought but I'm so glad there wasn't a film crew!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/nice-thought-but-im-so-glad-there-wasnt-a-film-crew/) - He’s a compelling writer with a real story to tell... - [Podcast recorded by ADV Cannonball at the Ace Cafe London](https://www.sam-manicom.com/podcast-recorded-by-adv-cannonball-at-the-ace-cafe-london/) - A couple of weeks back I meandered back roads up to London. In part to stay with friends Alex and Stef on their canal boat, but also to head in to the Ace Cafe. Mark Wilsmore, Mr Ace Cafe himself, had arranged for Aaron Pufnall from The ADV Cannonball Podcast and I to record a - [Motorrad Abenteur Magazine Review of The Moment Collectors](https://www.sam-manicom.com/motorrad-abenteur-magazine-review-of-the-moment-collectors/) - I can only be delighted when magazines from countries where English is not the first language pick up on a book and like it enough to review it. And what a cracking review it is! - [Interview with ADVRider.com's Lowdown Podcast](https://www.sam-manicom.com/interview-with-advrider-coms-lowdown-podcast/) - If you are a fan of You Tube and interviews, join us here... - [The Moment Collectors Review - Tiger Coward](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-moment-collectors-review-tiger-coward/) - Reading this book is like sitting in front of a global highlight reel: it’s the Sports Desk of adventure motorcycling - [The Moment Collectors ASIA – Book Review – The Ulysses Club Australia – Riding On](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-moment-collectors-asia-book-review-the-ulysses-club-australia-riding-on/) - One of the pluses of international travel by motorcycle is that many predetermined negative ideas are demolished. Those who expose themselves to the unexpected, yet at the same time make themselves vulnerable, learn to recognise and value all the twists... - [BMW Club Journal Review - The Moment Collectors ASIA](https://www.sam-manicom.com/bmw-club-journal-review-the-moment-collectors-asia/) - I was at first slightly disappointed ... - [A New Review of The Moment Collectors ASIA](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-new-review-of-the-moment-collectors-asia/) - When an author writes a review for one of the books I've either written, or been involved with making happen, it's an honour. First off, their comments have made it to the publishing stage. But I know their comments will be to the point. I'm always keen to learn... - [A Superb Review from The Standard Newspaper](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-superb-review-from-the-standard-newspaper/) - Engaging, eye-opening and ultimately, inspiring. If you don’t want to saddle up and roar - or buzz - off into the unknown after reading The Moment Collectors, you never will. - [Living on Gifted Life](https://www.sam-manicom.com/living-on-gifted-life/) - Hi Judith, What you are doing with your post is very special. - [Three days of Motorcycle Magic](https://www.sam-manicom.com/three-days-of-motorcycle-magic/) - The key feedback from attendees to me was that the presentation stages made the show very special. Everything from road racing, to a fine mix of on stage guests with Henry Cole, to the Charley Boorman Adventure Base Camp stage... - [Join me at the National Motor Museum on April 26th](https://www.sam-manicom.com/join-me-at-the-national-motor-museum-on-april-26th/) - Make this into a full day out? Very easy to do. - [I'll be at the London Motorcycle show 2025. I hope to see you there!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/ill-be-at-the-london-motorcycle-show-2025-i-hope-to-see-you-there/) - I had loads going on last year - the new The Moment Collectors ASIA book and USA trip planning in part - so missed the 2024 London Show. I’m delighted to be back for 2025. - [Trail Riders Fellowship - Full Review of The Moment Collectors ASIA](https://www.sam-manicom.com/trail-riders-fellowship-full-review-of-the-moment-collectors-asia/) - As Sam correctly identifies on the cover, these are ‘travellers’ tales’. There are many synonyms we could use here, let’s try explorers, wanderers, travellers, overlanders and yes, adventurers. - [The Moment Collectors ASIA - Exploration Quarterly Magazine Review](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-moment-collectors-asia-exploration-quarterly-magazine-review/) - ...I really like the first-person voices of the stories. This makes it intimate, like you are invited along on rides... - [The great Johnnie Walker](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-great-johnnie-walker/) - “This is a genuine invitation,” said the voice on the other end of the line.... - [Linking up with the Guys from Mototrek](https://www.sam-manicom.com/linking-up-with-the-guys-from-mototrek/) - A series of questions, and put on the spot, I tried my best to answer them. - [Launch Day! 'The Moment Collectors ASIA'](https://www.sam-manicom.com/launch-day-the-moment-collectors-asia/) - Many congratulations to all the authors, the designers and artist, the editor and proof readers, and the IT guys. What a fantastic book you guys have made happen. - [Coming Soon!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/coming-soon/) - I’m delighted to share the news that a new ‘The Moment Collectors’ book is being launched on October 20th. - [Random Moto Photo Time](https://www.sam-manicom.com/random-moto-photo-time/) - 'That looks interesting, let's go take a look'. - [A Summer of Travel and Presentation Events](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-summer-of-travel-and-presentation-events/) - Starting in April, I’ve been presenting at events across the USA and within the UK... - [Who are Overlanders?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/who-are-overlanders/) - Who are they and what makes a motorcycle journey allowed to be called an Overlanding trip? What makes a person into an adventure traveller anyway? - [Book Signing at Motorcycle Live 2023](https://www.sam-manicom.com/book-signing-at-motorcycle-live-2023/) - I'm delighted. The Adventure Bike Shop guys have invited me to guest book sign with them at the Motorcycle Live Show between the 18th and 26th of November. If you've not been before, this is the UK's largest motorcycle show and it's held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on the outskirts of Birmingham. The - [These thoughts are Ireland brought alive.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/these-thoughts-are-ireland-brought-alive/) - Birgit and I are recently back from a long-awaited trip in Ireland. What’s it like there? - [Audiobooks now available from Spotify](https://www.sam-manicom.com/audiobooks-now-available-from-spotify/) - My books are included in this new offering from Spotify. - [What brilliant fun the last 9 weeks have been! Mostly!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/what-brilliant-fun-the-last-9-weeks-have-been-mostly/) - This trip has literally been a ride in the sun through Virginia, W. Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois (regretfully just a tiny bit of Wisconsin), Minnesota, S Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois again, Indiana, Ohio again, Pennsylvania and then back into Virginia. - [The 2023 Overland Event UK is almost here!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-2023-overland-event-uk-is-almost-here/) - It’s almost time for the UK's wonderful Overland Event. With motorcycle travel is at its heart, it’s one of my favourite events. - [The Best Of British 'Motorcycle News' Sam Manicom](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-best-of-british-motorcycle-news-sam-manicom/) - The more I’ve thought about this quite wonderful piece in MCN over the weekend, and seen thumbs up comments from everyone (thank you very much!) the more I’m conscious that this is very much a shared thing. Please read on...The more I’ve thought about this quite wonderful piece in MCN over the weekend, and seen thumbs up comments from everyone (thank you very much!) the more I’m conscious that this is very much a shared thing. Please read on... - [Eat well, sleep well; travel with a smile](https://www.sam-manicom.com/eat-well-sleep-well-travel-with-a-smile/) - I’m a great believer that if you eat well and sleep well you can both travel with a smile, and have the capacity to deal with any challenges or opportunities the road puts in front of you.I’ve been asked this question lot recently. “What sleeping kit do you use when on the road?” 1st up. We both use 3/4 length Thermarest self inflating sleeping mats. Birgit is 5' tall so in no way does she need anything longer, so why carry the bulk of a longer mat? I'm 6'1" tall so isn't - [The Latest News!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-latest-news/) - How's it going? Quite wonderfully. But why? - [MotoGusto Magazine review 'The Moment Collectors'](https://www.sam-manicom.com/moto-gusto-magazine-review-the-moment-collectors/) - Adventures are described in short story format, each rich in detail and emblazoned with the travellers’ unique style. - [Adventure Rider Radio RAW - The May 2023 Show is out!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/adventure-rider-radio-raw-the-may-2023-show-is-out/) - Have you listened to any of the Adventure Rider Radio RAW shows yet? The new episode is out now! - [Cracking Review from Traverse Magazine](https://www.sam-manicom.com/cracking-review-from-traverse-magazine/) - 'The Moment Collectors' is an outstanding collection of works... - [ADVPulse Magazine Review](https://www.sam-manicom.com/advpulse-magazine-review/) - Each chapter rich in detail and emblazoned with the travelers’ unique style. - [World Kidney Day March 10th 2022](https://www.sam-manicom.com/world-kidney-day-march-10th-2022/) - I was invited to do a recording for BBC Radio Devon and to film a clip with BBC Spotlight to tell a bit of my story. - [A superb day at the Ace Cafe Overland and Adventure Bike Day](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-superb-day-at-the-ace-cafe-overland-and-adventure-bike-day/) - A stand out attendee is Roelof who rode over from Holland for the day! - [Follow your instincts. It’s usually the best thing to do isn’t it.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/follow-your-instincts-its-usually-the-best-thing-to-do-isnt-it/) - My ‘To Do’ list is a monster today but I feel more like telling a story than cracking on with what I should be doing. - [Are you intimidated and really rather ignorant? What a lovely title for this!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/are-you-intimidated-and-really-rather-ignorant-what-a-lovely-title-for-this/) - Have you ever sat and looked at photographs in magazines and the like and wished you could do that too? - [I'm sitting there feeling pretty gobsmacked!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/im-sitting-there-feeling-pretty-gobsmacked/) - What a fine word that is to describe the stunned and delighted feeling I have at the moment. - [Another fantastic Review of The Moment Collectors.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/another-fantastic-review-of-the-moment-collectors/) - Warning though! If you have itchy feet, this book... - [Review - The Held 'Atacama' Gore Tex Jacket](https://www.sam-manicom.com/review-the-held-atacama-gore-tex-jacket/) - The Atacama from Held is the first ‘top of the range’ jacket I’ve reviewed and the careful spender cynic in me was firing on all cylinders... - [When Adventure Rider Radio talks Collecting Moments](https://www.sam-manicom.com/when-adventure-rider-radio-talks-collecting-moments/) - In January, Adventure Rider Radio the world's most listened to motorcycle podcast, asked if they could chat with some of the contributing authors from my new book and me about what makes us tick and what The Moment Collectors is about. Excellent. An honour, and what a great way to share the news of the - [The Launch Date for ‘The Moment Collectors’ is almost here!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-launch-date-for-the-moment-collectors-is-almost-here/) - I love this time in the life of a new book where all the work that has been done by the authors, the team and the printers comes together... - [Interview with Adventure Rider Radio](https://www.sam-manicom.com/interview-with-adventure-rider-radio/) - Sam Manicom Adventure Rider Radio really should be on your horizon if you have a passion for motorcycles and travel. It’s the worlds’ most listened to motorcycle podcast, and in the top 5% of all podcasts. Starting in 2014, this is phenomenal record which is based on great research, superb interviewing skills, fascinating guests, great equipment and - [Free copy of Distant Suns on Audible?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/free-copy-of-distant-suns-on-audible/) - I smiled this morning. Amazon offered me a free listen to Distant Suns. A good deal actually, but I think I know the story. I was prompted to see what listeners thought. I am hugely grateful to those kind people who take some time to post a star rating and even comment on my books. - [Nail biting in Quetta](https://www.sam-manicom.com/nail-biting-in-quetta/) - Sometimes overlanding gets really tense. I still didn't have my visa for Iran, but had just a couple of days left on my Pakistan visa.. - [The New Book from Christian Brix - Review](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-new-book-from-christian-brix-review/) - It took him 2 years to craft this book, and I use that word with respect for his strengths, honesty and skill. - [Sam's Valley where?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/sams-valley-where/) - Have you ever ridden past somewhere and later really regretted not stopping to look, or not taking that side turning? - [Top tip for any ADV rider or Overlander](https://www.sam-manicom.com/top-tip-for-any-adv-rider-or-overlander/) - Slash an inner tube? Fix it. Slash a tubeless tyre? Fix it and ride out of trouble. - [So few punctures over the 8 years?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/4084/) - It was desert country as you can see, but quite cold at the time. Even with the work of tyre changing it was a 'layers all on' kind of temperature. - [The Lesser Spotted Gelände Strasse in its natural habitat](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-lesser-spotted-gelande-strasse-in-its-natural-habitat/) - Usually to be found with scarred hides, these scars are not considered to be... - [Presenting at the Online Armchair Adventure Festival Bootcamp](https://www.sam-manicom.com/presenting-at-the-online-armchair-adventure-festival-bootcamp/) - True no? Planning a big motorcycle trip starts with the dream, arranging the time & the cash. And then the gear juggle starts. What do you really need? When I started my 8 year round the world trip I had common sense, but didn’t have a clue! The Adventure Armchair Festival ‘Bootcamp’ starts online on - [Mad or Nomad?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/mad-or-nomad/) - 8 of my top favourite travel tips - [Sorting out Memories](https://www.sam-manicom.com/sorting-out-memories/) - There are always gems to be found. - [Part 2 - An Excellent Discovery.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/an-excellent-discovery-2/) - This story carries on from the previous piece ‘Two fingering through Africa‘ which tells the story of how writing a book came about. This piece is to celebrate friendship and a recent discovery. An item that I thought was long gone. - [Part 1 - Two fingering through Africa](https://www.sam-manicom.com/an-excellent-discovery/) - I have a story I’d like to tell you... - [Birgit and Sir Henry the Hybrid](https://www.sam-manicom.com/birgit-and-sir-henry-the-hybrid/) - He even has parts of shopping trolleys and Vespa scooters as... - [A matter of bread](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-matter-of-bread/) - ...lots of flavour and texture! - [What do skiing and motorcycling have in common?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/what-do-skiing-and-motorcycling-have-in-common/) - And this road? That was fairly standard... - ['Why not?' A question with a flip side.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/why-not-a-question-with-a-flip-side/) - According to my diary, this was also my 10th month anniversary of starting to ride a motorcycle. - [Fear. Important or dangerous when an adventure is in the offing?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/fear-important-or-dangerous-when-an-adventure-is-in-the-offing/) - 'Do you ever feel afraid?' - [Judging the Santa Cruz Moto Film Festival](https://www.sam-manicom.com/judging-the-santa-cruz-moto-film-festival/) - ‘We’d love you to be a judge for the Santa Cruz Moto Film Festival 2020... - [A tale of an audio book - a story of travel, the unexpected, and changing mind-sets.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-tale-of-an-audio-book-a-story-of-travel-the-unexpected-and-changing-mind-sets/) - A favourite saying is ‘Mountains are stumbling blocks to some, and stepping stones to others’. It keeps things in perspective. - [It was time for Birgit's bike to learn to fly](https://www.sam-manicom.com/tt-was-time-for-birgits-bike-to-learn-to-fly/) - There was a slight glitch. There often is one isn’t there. At the last minute her... - [Presentation Update - The effects of Corona Virus](https://www.sam-manicom.com/presentation-update-the-effects-of-corona-virus/) - I’ve been emailing and speaking with the teams at Motorcycles of Dulles in Dulles VA, ADVMoto Magazine, Frontline Eurosports in Salem VA, and Pandora’s European Motorsports in Chattanooga TN. - [Spring Summer USA Presentations](https://www.sam-manicom.com/spring-summer-usa-presentations/) - If you live in Virginia, Tennessee, New Mexico or Colorado, and you’ll be around in late April, May and June, this post might be of interest to you. These are the venues that I’m due to be presenting at. It’ll be brilliant if you can join us! I’m going to be talking motorcycle travel – - [Adventures under Distant Suns](https://www.sam-manicom.com/adventures-under-distant-suns/) - I'd been told I’d never ride a motorcycle again... - [The London Show 2020. A buzz or badly affected by Storm Dennis?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-london-show-2020-a-buzz-or-badly-affected-by-storm-dennis/) - There are times in your life and business when the best thing you can do is to say thank you. - [The 2020 London Motorcycle Show](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-2020-london-motorcycle-show/) - Check out the 'Adventure and Travel Stage' over the 3 days of the show - [Denali D4 Spotlight Review](https://www.sam-manicom.com/denali-d4-spotlight-review/) - This perhaps is a weird sounding start to my review of the Denali D4 spot lights but... - [Avon TrekRider Tyre Review](https://www.sam-manicom.com/avon-trekrider-tyre-review/) - Tyres. The most important equipment you can choose for your bike? - [A Christmas Special - just until December 6th...](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-christmas-special-just-until-december-6th/) - Buying presents is always a bit of a challenge and this time of year can be expensive can't it, so we have schemed a plan which will help you solve the 'what to give' issue, and help you keep control of your budget. - [Adventure Rider Radio RAW? What's it all about?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/adventure-rider-radio-raw-whats-it-all-about/) - If you've not listened into the show before, let me tell you what its all about... - [Wonderful, fascinating, baffling, enticing India!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/how-to-travel-india/) - Anyone planning to travel to and through the amazing land that is India, well, I hope the historical information in the article is helpful in some way. - [Top Tips for Riding Africa](https://www.sam-manicom.com/top-tips-for-riding-africa/) - If you are reading this then you may well know that I've been lucky enough to ride a couple of trips through Africa on a bike. Both a year long. Brilliant fun! So how about some top tips? - [How tight can you be?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/how-tight-can-you-be/) - Or should that be, how good are you at lateral thinking? - [A valley full of wild horses](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-valley-full-of-wild-horses/) - A man in a work-worn dull brown pick-up pulled up alongside us. He wore a battered beige cowboy hat... - [A Fair Trade](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-fair-trade/) - I was looking around our lounge at some of the things I've collected over the years of travel. Each item has a memory attached and nearly always its a people memory. With these two, I'd arrived at Victoria Falls and was looking to lighten my load. I was carrying a used front tyre (but still - [When Distant Suns hide...](https://www.sam-manicom.com/when-distant-suns-hide/) - A message the other day had me thinking about how the sun isn't always with us as we travel but that it really is the truth, after every storm comes the sun. In Colombia the sun seemed to shine for most of the time but there were moments. Here's an excerpt so you can see - [Wonderfully 3D living reality](https://www.sam-manicom.com/wonderfully-3d-living-reality/) - Travelling makes us vulnerable as it takes us away from things we understand... - [It's a sheepskin thing.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/its-a-sheepskin-thing/) - Why are motorcycles with factory produced, comfortable, supportive saddles such rare things? - [Eat well and Sleep well. Travel with a smile](https://www.sam-manicom.com/eat-well-and-sleep-well-travel-with-a-smile/) - A listener to Adventure Rider Radio RAW show was in touch asking for thoughts on camping gear. He’d listened to the relevant show and wondered if there were any more tips. - [Book Review - The Unseen Walls by Christian Brix](https://www.sam-manicom.com/book-review-the-unseen-walls-by-christian-brix/) - It’s said that true adventure begins when you travel far outside of your comfort zone. With some excellent and challenging descriptions Christian Brix brings to life the demands of solo travel through the complexities of north-western, southern and eastern Africa. - [Gear review - the Denali DR1 2.0 TriOptic LED Light Kit](https://www.sam-manicom.com/gear-review-the-denali-dr1-2-0-trioptic-led-light-kit/) - Were they any good? - [Planning for the summer in Europe](https://www.sam-manicom.com/planning-for-the-summer-in-europe/) - To help ease away wintery mental rust, here are a few trip prep thoughts for you. - [It's a people thing. Or in this case...](https://www.sam-manicom.com/its-a-people-thing-or-in-this-case/) - The kids were full of laughter, until they saw my camera, and then the lad in front whipped into a casual pose for the pic... - [The sort of book review an author can only dream of!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-sort-of-book-review-an-author-can-only-dream-of/) - For me, whatever the reason, I’m glad Sam was there and that he chose to share the journey with the rest of us. - [Scala Rider Packtalk Bold – Intercom Review](https://www.sam-manicom.com/scala-rider-packtalk-bold-intercom/) - When you start a day’s ride and you press two buttons, for literally a second, and Cardo rather pleasantly confirms that she’s awake and what you are connected to; as in the other rider or riders, and your phone or GPS. You can connect to all three at the same time. And the voice activation is... - [The next book signing is at Motorcycle Live](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-next-book-signing-is-at-motorcycle-live/) - Book Signing at the UK's Biggest Motorcycle Show - [Held 'Carese II' Motorcycle Jacket review](https://www.sam-manicom.com/held-carese-ii-motorcycle-jacket-review/) - This You Tube clip gives you a taste of why I am so impressed with this jacket. - [The 2018 Overland Event](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-2018-overland-event/) - Just weeks to go. This one is a 'Don't miss this' event. - [The Largest Free Motorcycle Meet In Europe - See you there?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-largest-free-motorcycle-meet-in-europe-see-you-there/) - One of the two keys to the mood was that it didn't matter what you were riding, it mattered that you rode. - [The 2018 Airhead Event.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-2018-airhead-event/) - An event for dumb blonds of both sexes? Absolutely not... - [Punk Rockers and Silver Linings](https://www.sam-manicom.com/punk-rockers-and-silver-linings/) - That’s just a part of how fantastic being a motorcycle rider is, isn’t it. The fact that we are all unique, that it’s perfectly ok to be so and that actually, it’s encouraged. - [3 Scribes at Overland Expo West 2018](https://www.sam-manicom.com/3-scribes-at-overland-expo-west-2018/) - I was lucky enough to be book signing alongside of... - [Settle back for a surprise interview!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/settle-back-for-a-surprise-interview/) - I took the opportunity to sit down with him and talk about his life on the road for the podcast. Since we were sitting in my dining room, we talked ...and talked ...and TALKED for over an hour! That makes this the longest episode of the podcast, but it's well worth listening to, if for no other reason than to glean pearls of wisdom from Sam's hard-earned experience. - [Do you ride in jeans?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/do-you-ride-in-jeans/) - I was knocked off my bike in California earlier this year - the classic, ‘Sorry mate I didn’t see you.’ I would have been a real mess, even at the slow speed I was doing, had I been wearing ordinary jeans. - [Presentation at BMW Motorcycles of Western Oregon](https://www.sam-manicom.com/presentation-at-bmw-motorcycles-of-western-oregon/) - Africa. A dark and dangerous land? - [10 years! Good grief!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/10-years-good-grief/) - I'll never forget the sensation I had when I started out on this. I knew that I could be making a huge mistake... - [You might want to know the answers to these Overlanding Insurance Questions.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/you-might-want-to-know-the-answers-to-these-overlanding-insurance-questions/) - Insurance. What do you do if you are planning a long distance adventure outside of your country or region? - [Book Signing at the London Motorcycle Show](https://www.sam-manicom.com/book-signing-at-the-london-motorcycle-show/) - 17th, 18th & 19th of February at the ExCeL Centre - London Docklands - ["Happy Christmas"](https://www.sam-manicom.com/happy-christmas/) - Whatever you are up to... - [How much do you get?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/how-much-do-you-get/) - Perhaps just one or two days - [Nominated for the Adventure Bike TV 'People's Awards'](https://www.sam-manicom.com/nominated-for-the-adventure-bike-tv-peoples-awards/) - I had a surprise this morning... - [Charlie Chaplin of the skies](https://www.sam-manicom.com/charlie-chaplin-of-the-skies/) - When you are on the long open road, isn’t riding a motorcycle fantastic for noticing the quirky things along the way... - [Have you ever sat down and thought about the meaning of life?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/have-you-ever-sat-down-and-thought-about-the-meaning-of-life/) - I hadn't - I just got on with it. But then I was asked for my thoughts... - [Do you like your dentist?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/do-you-like-your-dentist/) - He had carefully lined up his tools on this, most of which looked more like weapons of torture than dentistry equipment... - [Tense Moments](https://www.sam-manicom.com/tense-moments/) - I was nervous. Scare stories abounded about the road conditions, lack of fuel, bandits, huge speed bumps and… - [The friends you make on the long road](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-friends-you-make-on-the-long-road/) - It was one of those moments when the amazing camaraderie of the road shone out... - [Love, courage and motorcycles](https://www.sam-manicom.com/love-courage-and-motorcycles/) - She had to face her first real ride, and Delhi traffic wasn’t the place I’d have chosen for such an event... - [It's here! The New Edition of Under Asian Skies](https://www.sam-manicom.com/its-here-the-new-edition-of-under-asian-skies/) - There's more! - [Interview with MotoTalk](https://www.sam-manicom.com/interview-with-mototalk/) - I was well and truly put on the spot with some very to the point questions! - [An Action Packed Summer](https://www.sam-manicom.com/an-action-packed-summer/) - What a phenomenal year! So far! - [Ace Cafe Adventure Travel Day](https://www.sam-manicom.com/ace-cafe-adventure-travel-day/) - By 10.30 the parking area was full and bikes were stretched down the road for hundreds of yards in both directions. I stood at the doorway to the Cafe for just a moment and all I could hear was the confident burble of overlanding bikes and the cheerful natter... - [The Manchester Bike Show April 2nd&3rd](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-manchester-bike-show-april-2nd3rd/) - Over a million miles of overlanding adventurers to be on the Chunky Tread stand! - [Overland Expo West 2016 - May 20th to 22nd](https://www.sam-manicom.com/overland-expo-west-2016-may-20th-to-22nd/) - The USA Overlanders rally not to miss! Motorcycle, 4x4 or overlanding truck, this is the event to be at! For sure I'm going to be. - [The London Motorcycle Show 2016](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-london-motorcycle-show-2016/) - All of us had been invited to bring our travel bikes to the show and this was the first time that Libby had been on show at an indoor motorcycle event! - [Audio Books? Why do them?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/audio-books-why-do-them/) - 'Pure accident and involved beer...' Has to be a story behind that? - [Around the World in 10 Years - Book Review](https://www.sam-manicom.com/around-the-world-in-10-years-book-review/) - This duo are travelling around the world in a 4x4 van called the Cockroach! As soon as I heard just that I knew there was going to be a fine story to be had. - [RAW? Decidedly so! Unscripted and upfront!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/raw-decidedly-so-unscripted-and-upfront/) - May I suggest that you arm yourself with a cuppa or a cold beer... - [Worth a sheet of loo paper?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/worth-a-sheet-of-loo-paper/) - I was clearing out a box of 'stuff' yesterday and tucked down in the bottom I found... - [What has happened in Paris and other places in the world recently ARE horrendous, however...](https://www.sam-manicom.com/what-has-happened-in-paris-and-other-places-in-the-world-recently-are-horrendous-however/) - Those of you who know me a bit will know that I’m an optimist. Though I’m shocked by the level of ignorant hatred I’m seeing and hearing, I’m hopeful. - [Now to post something with a huge smile.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/now-to-post-something-with-a-huge-smile/) - Roads and bridges were being closed, accidents were happening, trees were falling and so it went… - [Should you be concerned...](https://www.sam-manicom.com/should-you-be-concerned/) - About security on the road? Is this a situation when paranoia is justified? - [Feeling great! And here's why...](https://www.sam-manicom.com/feeling-great-and-heres-why/) - A very good set of reasons! - [Motorcycle Live!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/motorcycle-live/) - Motorcycle Live 2015? Overland magazine? That's where I'll be book signing! - [New Rubber!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/new-rubber/) - Heavy rain, drizzle days, baking hot days, back road twisties, autobahns and motorways, plus gravel and sand, but are they any good? - [Are all conferences stuffy?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/are-all-conferences-stuffy/) - I'm just back from the AIRSO Motorcycle Industry Safety Conference. I’d been warned it might be stuffy with loads of stats, but not a bit of it. Stats, but far from stuffy! - [Russian Magic!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/russian-magic/) - More and more people are riding across Russia now and I've found something that I think will help if you are heading in that direction. - [Falling down on the job!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/falling-down-on-the-job/) - I'm getting quite a lot of messages from people asking where they can get my books from. I'm delighted about this, but if they are asking then I'm obviously falling down on this side of things! - [Overlanding misery?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/overlanding-misery/) - This top travel tip is all about something that every overlander gets at some stage or another. The squits! Miserable! - [The power of papaya](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-power-of-papaya/) - The scenario, you are in a remote tropical area and you develop a wound that festers. It could have started as a small cut or an insect bite that's been scratched etc. You've run out of antiseptic, and it's not working anyway. What do you do? - [A Weather Oasis?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-weather-oasis/) - Even bigger and better event. It's amazing to think this small town welcomes thousands of bikers with open arms. - [The All Terrain Event - did you miss it?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-all-terrain-event-did-you-miss-it/) - Magic scenery and right on the Coast to Coast trail... - [Silver Linings! BeMAD?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/silver-linings-bemad/) - The clouds had quite a few silver linings! - [An Ace Day at the Iconic Cafe](https://www.sam-manicom.com/an-ace-day-at-the-iconic-cafe/) - High spots of the day? It was as if a huge family of overlanding enthusiasts had got together. - [Review - The Viking Cycle leather jacket from Motorcyclehouse.com](https://www.sam-manicom.com/review-the-viking-cycle-leather-jacket-from-motorcyclehouse-com/) - I said I'd be happy to test it but told them I'd be completely upfront. So what did I think? - [Why are more women riding motorcycles and how is that Driving Change?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/why-are-more-women-riding-motorcycles-and-how-is-that-driving-change/) - Stuffy article? Far from it. - [When was the last time you welcomed a stranger, without paying attention to their creed or colour first?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/when-was-the-last-time-you-welcomed-a-stranger-without-paying-attention-to-their-creed-or-colour-first/) - With India Bike Week kicking off, my thoughts have been meandering in that direction this morning. I started to think about the people you meet along the way and how so often they will surprise you. I was also thinking about how dangerous preconceived ideas can be; about how important it is for a travellers - [Into the Horizon - Book Review](https://www.sam-manicom.com/into-the-horizon-book-review/) - Into the Horizon states on its cover that it’s all about a lifelong obsession with motorcycles. So it is, but much more too. - [Heart contented, biking business done, passion satisfied.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/heart-contented-biking-business-done-passion-satisfied/) - The 2015 London Motorcycle show? What happened? What was it like? - [Weather? Overlanders need to know more!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/weather-overlanders-need-to-know-more/) - When the going gets rough, knowing what nature has in store for you makes a trip fun. Not knowing can make it misery. - [Slash proof!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/slash-proof/) - One of my favourite bits of travel kit is... - [What on earth have the Beatles got to do with Overlanding?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/what-on-earth-have-the-beatles-got-to-do-with-overlanding/) - An officer strode directly towards us. He was wearing a black paramilitary outfit. The crowd of other people trying to cross the border parted without a word... - [I’d not seen the banana skin…](https://www.sam-manicom.com/id-not-seen-the-banana-skin/) - I've been thinking about mistakes, humour & ice. A weird combination? So what sparked this thought process? - [A Matter of Kindness](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-matter-of-kindness/) - The heat of the day was full upon me and knowing that I should get out of the sun for a while I pulled over... - [Interview with Endeavour 360.com](https://www.sam-manicom.com/interview-with-endeavour-360-com/) - Endeavour 360 contacted me a few days ago with a series of questions about travel, the world of travel and could I offer any hints and tips? - [Book review - Frankenstein Scooters to Dracula's Castle](https://www.sam-manicom.com/book-review-frankenstein-scooters-to-draculas-castle/) - I fell into this book and didn’t emerge until I’d finished it! - [ Happy Christmas & a Happy New Year!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/happy-christmas-a-happy-new-year/) - Birgit and I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Brilliant New Year. We hope that whatever you have planned for the season, you, your families and your friends have a wonderful time. I love this time of year because we all get together and the feeling of goodwill is - [Ex Magazine Interview](https://www.sam-manicom.com/ex-magazine-interview/) - Ex Magazine. "So what is all this overlanding lark all about and how did you get into it?" - [Put on the spot by Alexis Cardes](https://www.sam-manicom.com/put-on-the-spot-by-alexis-cardes/) - 'I want to ask you some questions you’ve probably never been asked before.’ - [Top to Tip on a Royal Enfield Continental GT?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/top-to-tip-on-a-royal-enfield-continental-gt/) - So how did the ride go? The ride? The 50th anniversary of the ride made in 1964 from John O’Groats to Land's End on the original Royal Enfield Continental GT. The ride started in appalling weather up in Scotland, and the two teams of riders who brought the bikes down into England had an extremely - [Surprising? Adventure Rider Radio ask the questions](https://www.sam-manicom.com/surprising-adventure-rider-radio-ask-the-questions/) - I was contacted by Jim Martin from the Canadian on line radio station Adventure Rider Radio. Would I be willing to be interviewed? 'If we are going to be talking travel,’ said I, ‘then absolutely. - [Graham Field's New Book Ureka - Review](https://www.sam-manicom.com/graham-fields-new-book-ureka-review/) - Other than being on the road, I can’t think of a better way for a travel enthusiast to spend their time than reading this book. Ureka stands as the best new motorcycle travel book I’ve read this year. Why? Read on... - [Bonneville Go or Bust - Book Review](https://www.sam-manicom.com/bonneville-go-or-bust-book-review/) - I put off reading this book until I had the time to do it justice – it waited quite a while in the end! Why wait? Well, this is a book by a first time author about riding a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle across the USA; 3 months on as many of the non-main routes as possible. I liked the idea and I wanted it to be a great read, but I was worried that it could be a hackneyed, cliché packed, monotonous diary. - [Adventure Bike TV Interview](https://www.sam-manicom.com/adventure-bike-tv-interview/) - I was delighted when the team at Adventure Bike TV asked me to be their first 'Under the Visor' interviewee. This is how it went. - [Under Asian Skies - The Audio Book](https://www.sam-manicom.com/under-asian-skies-the-audio-book/) - Sometimes a traveller’s plans simply don’t work out as intended, but for Sam every mishap is the beginning of a unique adventure; silver linings do exist. - [Into Africa as an Audio Book? Zen Motorcyclist say what they think!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/into-africa-as-an-audio-book-zen-motorcyclist-say-what-they-think/) - It surprised me! You’ll see why it also delighted. Let’s put it this way, if you’ve never listened to an audiobook before, then well, this one might be the start of something new. Zen Motorcyclist think so. - [In 8 years I can only remember TWO!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/in-8-years-i-can-only-remember-two/) - In 8 years I can only remember two times that the BMF Motorcycle show in Peterborough has had wall to wall sunshine that is. And what a difference... - [‘Top to Tip’ - From John O’Groats to Land’s End in less than 24 hours](https://www.sam-manicom.com/top-to-tip-from-john-ogroats-to-lands-end-in-less-than-24-hours/) - I’m delighted to have been invited to link up with Royal Enfield for their ‘Top to Tip’ celebration ride. Fifty years after the world’s oldest motorcycle company in continuous production embarked on its first ever 24 hour ‘Top to Tip’ sprint ride, the challenge has been recreated. How did it all start? In 1964, Roger - [Adventure Moto Rider Interview](https://www.sam-manicom.com/adventure-moto-rider-interview/) - A few weeks back, Steve McQueen from Adventure Moto Rider contacted me to ask if I was prepared to be interviewed by them. Steve explained the the idea was to ask questions that a novice overlander or a person with travel dreams would want to ask. - [The day gets better and better!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-day-gets-better-and-better/) - Do you find days when you can’t help but to have the feeling that things can’t get much better, and then the day does. Much better! - [Motorcycle News Adventure Travel](https://www.sam-manicom.com/motorcycle-news-adventure-travel/) - I had to smile when I saw the intro to the 15 page Adventure Special that MCN have just published. But in a way they are right... - [It's NOT a Holiday! Book Review](https://www.sam-manicom.com/its-not-a-holiday-book-review/) - Those of you who know me are much aware that group travel is not really my bag but travel is travel and the authors of this book have huge experience from both driving and leading tours. I wanted to know more. I asked myself, could people planning a long distance journey in a group, however they plan to travel, learn from this book? - [An exclusive interview with Dave Stoppie](https://www.sam-manicom.com/an-exclusive-interview-with-dave-stoppie/) - Whilst at the Motorcycle Live show at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham this year, Dave Stoppie had arranged to do an interview with me.... - [Gambles and Unexpected Adventures](https://www.sam-manicom.com/gambles-and-unexpected-adventures/) - I'm often asked how I came about setting off on an 8 year adventure, and how it felt... - [40 years of Jupiter's Travels - Ted Simon Interview](https://www.sam-manicom.com/40-years-of-jupiters-travels-ted-simon-interview/) - Interview with Ted Simon? A fascinating man and exciting times! - [Motorcycle Outreach to set new Guinness Record as it Launches Precious Cargo project with UK student midwives](https://www.sam-manicom.com/motorcycle-outreach-to-set-new-guinness-record-as-it-launches-precious-cargo-project-with-uk-student-midwives/) - I'm really keen to share the news about something quite special that is happening. Please do have a look and you'll see what I mean. - [An enticing journey](https://www.sam-manicom.com/an-enticing-journey/) - Usually when I review a book it’s for a motorcycle magazine, but when the opportunity came up to review this bicycle travel book I leapt at the chance. But I had concerns. Africa enthrals me, but it’s very hard to do justice to this amazing continent with the written word. - [What a cracking weekend that was!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/what-a-cracking-weekend-that-was/) - How can I put it? The Calne Bike Meet is a bike event for all the right reasons. A major cross section of just about every form of motorcycling there is all wrapped up in a very friendly atmosphere. Good stuff! - [If you missed this one...](https://www.sam-manicom.com/if-you-missed-this-one/) - The HUBB UK? ‘It’s a great weekend and if you are even a little curious about setting off to undiscovered lands, you’ve got to make it a date for next year because this is the place for every question you ever had about Overlanding but were afraid to ask.’ - [A conversation with D Brent Miller](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-conversation-with-d-brent-miller/) - For once, even though it doesn't fit at all with my reputation… I’m not going to be wordy. Snag yourself a drink, ease into a comfy chair and have a listen to this interview with Brent Miller in the USA… - [The Storyteller](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-storyteller/) - Motorrad Abenteuer, the famous German overlanding magazine, has just published this interview with me on the books, and the journey. I met journalist and photographer Andreas Hulsmann when I was doing a presentation at the Touratech Adventure Travel weekend earlier in 2012. We sat to chat in a not so quiet corner on a sunny day... - [On Air - In more ways than one.](https://www.sam-manicom.com/on-air-in-more-ways-than-one/) - Heard of Biker FM? I hadn't until a year ago when a friend mentioned them to me. By that time I’d been involved with the Side Stand Up show in the USA so was interested to hear that an online radio show for motorcyclists was available in the UK. One of the presenters concentrates on the world of adventure motorcycling so I was delighted to be invited on his show... - [There’s News! Into Africa is now available as an Audio Book. ](https://www.sam-manicom.com/theres-news-into-africa-is-now-available-as-an-audio-book/) - We are there at last and what a great adventure this has been! 'Into Africa' has just been released as an Audio Book. When I realised that hardly any motorcycle travel books have been released as audio books, I thought it would be fun to have a go... - [Horizons Unlimited UK Meet 2012](https://www.sam-manicom.com/horizons-unlimited-uk-meet-2012/) - HU? It’s all about fun, learning and making friends with people who understand your dreams. What an amazing weekend we’ve just had; it's the atmosphere that HU and Overlanders create. More please… - [There has to be a catch, doesn't there...](https://www.sam-manicom.com/there-has-to-be-a-catch-doesnt-there/) - Something I love about motorcycling is the people you meet, and something else is the passion motorcyclists have for life and exploring. I generally find bikers a buzz to be around. Yes I know, there are some skuldugerous types but aren’t there in all walks of life... - [Where has the time gone?](https://www.sam-manicom.com/where-has-the-time-gone/) - What a crazy couple of months these last two have been - loads going on and all of it good. April was packed with presentations around the UK and full on work on two new projects. And I can tell you about one of those right now... - [A Question of Ethanol](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-question-of-ethanol/) - There’s lots of conversation going on about the plans to include Ethanol in fuel in the UK, and what the effects of that are on bikes, particularly older models. There are quite a few myths and legends floating around about the subject... - [An opportunity!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/an-opportunity/) - Ha! Well, I did say anything goes didn’t I? This is something completely different and there’s so much I have to tell you, as I’m tapping out these words I’m wondering where to begin and end! Let’s start with Lois. Lois Pryce I mean. I wonder how many motorcyclists haven’t heard of Lois, her two - [A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing](https://www.sam-manicom.com/a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing/) - Don’t you love it when something really surprises you? Nathan Millward’s adventure motorcycle travel book The Long Ride ‘Home’ has just done that to me. Read on… - [The Right Stuff and the Good Stuff](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-right-stuff-and-the-good-stuff/) - It's a week now since the London Motorcycle Show, and that's given me the chance to catch up, and to ponder a few things... - [Vietnam Facts](https://www.sam-manicom.com/vietnam-facts/) - If you've read the first three parts of this series, you’ll be ready for some facts about Vietnam and travelling there. - [Slow Speed Adrenaline Buzz](https://www.sam-manicom.com/slow-speed-adrenaline-buzz/) - A day on the road in Vietnam may require you to break with habit. If you aren’t a morning person then you’ll struggle a bit more than those lucky people who think nothing about bouncing out of bed at the first sound of the sparrows. If you are a morning, get up and go sort of person, then you are already winning and can have an absolutely amazing adventure in a land that sounds different, smells different and tastes different. - [Good Morning Vietnam!](https://www.sam-manicom.com/good-morning-vietnam/) - Not long back, Birgit and I managed to scoot off to Vietnam for 4 weeks and what we found there far exceeded our expectations. Over the next 4 posts I’ll be telling about what we saw there, why we were inspired, what a day on the road is like and some facts you ought to - [Dong and Dodgy Dollars](https://www.sam-manicom.com/dong-and-dodgy-dollars/) - ‘Vietnam? On a bike? Don’t hesitate, just do it! This challenging and exotic tropical country cries out to be explored, and there just isn’t a better way to do it than on two wheels. There are so many amazing things to see that you simply revel in having the ability to be in control of - [Avon Tyres Five Minutes With…](https://www.sam-manicom.com/avon-tyres-five-minutes-with/) - A while back, Avon Tyres asked me to do an interview with them. Basically, they wanted to know who the hell Sam Manicom is. This is what happened… - [The 3D Jigsaw Puzzle](https://www.sam-manicom.com/the-3d-jigsaw-puzzle/) - I’m often asked about what kit to take on a long trip but I’m not so brave as to attempt to tell anyone how to equip their bike and themselves. But, a few ideas may stop some lessons being learned the hard, painful, or expensive way. - [Motorcycle Live 2011](https://www.sam-manicom.com/motorcycle-live-2011/) - The Motorcycle Live show at the NEC (National Exhibition Centre) in Birmingham is the UK’s biggest indoor motorcycle show, and for me it’s also the one with the most wow factor. Most of the motorcycle manufacturers are there and they spend thousands on putting their stands together. The rest of the show is an enticing - [Into Africa at the Wilderness Lectures](https://www.sam-manicom.com/into-africa-at-the-wilderness-lectures/) - Heard of Wilderness Lectures? If you are interested in travel then you probably will have. This Bristol based organization has been running for 25 years now. The organisers are all adventurers themselves, and easily attract top names from the world of adventuring. Who was that guy who walked across the Amazon? Who is that woman - [Changing Times and Turning Pages](https://www.sam-manicom.com/changing-times-and-turning-pages/) - A friend recently sent out an email asking for articles for the BM Riders newsletter, and when he did so he started me thinking about a topic that has popped up a lot in conversations over the past year. Are e-books a good thing, and are they in fact a very good thing for motorcyclists? ## Pages - [Home](https://www.sam-manicom.com/) - Motorcycle traveller Sam Manicom is the author of Into Africa, Under Asian Skies, Distant Suns, and Tortillas to Totems, and editor ofThe Moment Collectors. - [About Sam Manicom](https://www.sam-manicom.com/about/) - 'One of the world's leading motorcycle authors' Motorcycle Sport & Leisure Adventurer and author Sam Manicom has been travelling pretty much since his return to the UK from Africa with his parents. He was born in the Belgian Congo where his parents worked, and lived through the two rebellions that preceded the change of the - [Book a Presentation](https://www.sam-manicom.com/about/bookings/) - I’ve been incredibly fortunate to spend so much of my life travelling and to me, presentations are all about both sharing, and entertaining. On many occasions, sheer good fortune has gifted me with moments of awe and laughter. 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There is truly never a dull moment.’ Motorcycle Mojo Magazine ‘The word-pictures that bring a good travel book to life are all here; I found myself in the midst of action rather than a mere fly on the wall.’ Overland Magazine ‘His joy at simply being out on the road comes through strongly on almost every page.’ MSL Magazine - [The Moment Collectors](https://www.sam-manicom.com/shop/the-moment-collectors/) - The Moment Collectors (Twenty Travellers' Tales From Around The World) is a celebration of motorcycle travel by Sam Manicom and friends. Foreword by Lois Pryce. - [The Moment Collectors ASIA](https://www.sam-manicom.com/shop/the-moment-collectors-asia/) - The Moment Collectors ASIA: Twenty Travellers’ Tales from the Most Diverse Continent in the World A celebration of motorcycle overlanding by Sam Manicom and friends. Foreword by Elspeth Beard. Twenty authors share the reality of the long road. No hype, just the fun, highs and lows, the people, cultures, challenges and surprises. Within their storytelling you’ll discover the natural drama of travel. Woven into each tale you’ll find a moment from the author where the reason they’re out there living their dreams, suddenly and sometimes dramatically comes to life. 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