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Ready for something extraordinary? RIDE Adventures is here with mind-blowing motorcycle trips and 4x4 journeys that are ready for you. No more researching, planning, or wondering – just choose, book, and get set for an unforgettable ride. Whether you're up for solo exploration, group fun, or a private getaway, we've got the perfect ride for you. Don't let these amazing adventures sit on your wish list – they're right here, waiting for you!

EXPLORE THE WORLD ON TWO WHEELS Fuel your wanderlust with global escapades that take you across continents. From the stunning sights of Patagonia (our top favorite!) to a bunch of other cool trips around the world, we've got it all. You pick how you want to ride – solo, with a group, or your own custom way.

MOTORCYCLE TRAINING AND GEAR Boost your adventure game with our motorcycle training right in the USA. And hey, check out our store with the coolest motorcycle gear – stuff that'll make your ride even better.

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS NOW At RIDE Adventures, we're not just guides; we're your adventure pals. Get ready to fuel your passion, fire up your curiosity, and let's kickstart this journey. Your ultimate motorcycle adventure is revving up and it's just a ride away!

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If you're excited about motorcycle adventures in any of the regions on our website,  the lowest cost way of having such a motorcycle trip is to do it self-guided! 

One of the World's Most Expensive Hobbies (motorcycle riding) demands that we're careful with spending when possible, so by going "on your own" with one of our rental motorcycles, you'll be able to avoid the costs of having our guides and support staff with you.

In some regions, we offer pre-paid hotel packages with route notes or GPS to make the trip just a bit easier to carry out, but if you'd just like to rent a motorcycle and "go it alone," a self-guided tour might be just for you!

See All the Great Self-Guided Riding Trips We Offer Here!

Our Guided Group trips offer the ultimate in convenience for motorcycle travelers seeking a "turn key" solution for an amazing riding experience. Our bi-lingual guides make sure the tour route is enjoyed to the fullest extent, while a support truck driver carries all the luggage, necessary tools, parts, etc. to make the trip a safely realized success. Plus, as an added bonus to all of these amazing features, riders on guided trips typically end up making new riding friends from around the world over the course of these expeditions! Each of our trip pages will list if there is a guided tour available or contact us to learn more about your options.

Dual Sport Motorcycle Adventures

Whether you've been inspired by the motorcycle trip stories of Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman riding BMW bikes around the world, or your own adventurous spirit brought you RIDE Adventures, rest assured: You're not alone in the quest for the next great dual sport trip! 

Especially if you're the type of rider who constantly has the urge to break away and ride somewhere outside of a regular riding routine; the greatest off-pavement routes still remaining can be enjoyed through our rental motorcycles and/or Guided Group Tours. Not sure where the "best" place is for your next Dual Sport ride? Part of the service we provide is to offer unbiased advice, based on your wishes for an incredible trip!

See the Many Great Dual Sport Motorcycle Options We Offer!

Pavement Trips

If your plans to "Ride the World" mean you'd prefer staying on the pavement than riding the dirt, then we have a great and growing list of options to help you complete your mission. Some of these tours may still include 1-5% non-paved surfaces such as driveways, hard-packed gravel roads, but they're still the types of trips that nearly every motorcycle rider can handle (be sure to check the trip description or inquire with us.) Some of the finest roads full of twisties and long, sweeping curves can be ridden thanks to the motorcycle rentals and guiding services we offer, so if you want to RIDE the best paved routes around the world, you've found the right service provider!

Check out our list of trips that focus on the greatest paved route options in each region.

Private Group

We welcome your Private Group to any of the locations shown on www.rideadv.com! Whereas all the tours with exact dates shown are essentially "open to the public," our Private Group Tours are customizable and can take place on the exact dates your group wishes. We'll need a bit of info on the front end to establish exactly what type of terrain, scenery, accommodations, and motorcycles you'll want to be riding, and from that, RIDE Adventures will create the perfect motorcycle trip package.

So if your Private Group wants specific trip features, formats, or dates, then Contact Us about organizing your Private Group adventure! !

Whether you're on a motorcycle or in a 4x4 truck or Jeep, there are plenty of RIDE Adventures to enjoy! The option to rent one of our 4x4's not only makes it possible to explore the incredible regions shown on our website, but if you've got friends wanting to explore by motorcycle, they'll surely appreciate having you drive along with a support truck. Carrying their luggage and acting as a safety-back up in remote regions can prove extremely valuable to motorcycle riders. No matter what, adventure travelers can be assured that we've designed the best routes possible for exploring each region, and customization is even possible in most cases.

All your 4x4 adventure travel plans start by Contacting Us to check on availability , so don't wait to secure your dates.

We're All Over the World

Each location you see on the RIDE Adventures website has been well-researched and ridden by our Staff members long before we began offering these as trip packages. Although it can be difficult to decide between an adventure ride through Peru, Patagonia , Baja , Europe , or Asia for your next great trip, our combined expertise in these areas will help you choose the right option to "scratch that international adventure itch." If you're on a mission to RIDE the world piece by piece over time, we already have the rental motorcycles , 4x4 trucks , and other vehicles in these locations to make it possible.

As we continue to explore more of the world, keep checking back with us as new opportunities become available through RIDE Adventures!

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

"Eric, I wanted to write a sincere thank you for our amazing experience with your two day training option right there in Bend Oregon on September 3rd and 4th. My brother Nick organized this trip. He owns his own KTM and rides often here in Western Colorado. His goal was to ride with us, his two brothers.

- Richard, we're glad if our Training Expedition in Oregon was a positive step forward in building your skillset for adventure riding, and look forward to seeing which bike you end up with : ) 

- David and Marina Belton enjoyed the variety of riding in Patagonia, from the tight, valley-lined roads to the wide open spaces on our "Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego & Ushuaia!" Self-Guided Motorcycle Trip Package. Come again, and thanks for sharing!

"W hat a fantastic trip. Lovely countries, great people, superb riding all facilitated by a very professional and friendly set up that you provided. Many thanks to all your support staff ahead of the adventure when all questions were responded to promptly and efficiently. I would not hesitate to recommend you to friends and will certainly use ride LLC again in the future.

-Eric Nijman from The Netherlands wrote these kind words on the heels of his Self-Guided, Truck Supported "Full Patagonia Adventure" motorcycle tour in early 2019. So glad you enjoyed, Eric, seems everyone who rides in Patagonia does : ) 

-Michael Potter and his wife, Helen must have enjoyed themselves, as so many of us do when riding and exploring the incredible land of Peru. They were part of our Guided Group "Machu Picchu Express" tour , and we look forward to riding with them again in the Andes, soon.

-Mark Stewart from Australia on the heels of a successful ride to Alaska with his friend Phil, and our Oregon-based motorcycle rentals . A pair of Africa Twin's, 2 experienced riders, the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, Alberta, the Yukon, and all the moose, elk, bears, and other wildlife along the way, quite a journey a long time in the making. Just loved this picture as two voyagers were headed out of the shop that day. Come again, guys!

-Phill Whitford, thank you very much for your kind words about how your Self-Guided, Fly & DRIVE The Patagonia Experience trip package worked out! Come on back sometime and bring friends...we have motorcycles, too : ) 

" FYI, I got back to Uvalde Texas yesterday afternoon. It was a great trip, I would sum it up as successful. The hotels, restaurants, and bike you choose were the best. The route and scenery was unbelievable. The weather was a bigger obstacle than I expected as were some of the roads. Nothing really difficult but 2700 miles was a challenge. Did I tell you that I celebrated my 70th birthday during the ride?  Also I met lots of interesting people.  I’m headed to Colorado to ski in ten days. And then???

- Congratulations to Ed Carnes from Texas for celebrating his 70th year with a successful solo Self-Guided "Fly & RIDE Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego & Ushuaia" trip ! We sometimes wonder if some riders have read too much about the drama of Patagonia's conditions and are turned away as a result. Yes, winds and conditions can be tough sometimes, but Ed just showed us all how to do it: Be patient, keep at it, ride smart without showing off for your friends, and most careful, experienced dual sport riders can enjoy some of the world's best riding safely. This photo taken and recognized as the spot where RIDE Adventures was born by the simple thought " more people need to experience this ." Ed had a few clouds that day, but when that sun cracks and the waters turn bright blue ... oh what a site.

"Eric! We had a f___ing blast. We had a few WiFi-less days at the end or I would have written sooner. Yes- we hit a rabbit (or rather it hit us, pretty sure it was suicidal) in the road btw Perito Moreno and El Calafate. Shook us up for sure. As for mister rabbit- he exploded. The bike took it super well- he hit the crashbars which was lucky.sorry about any damage, looked purely cosmetic, but let me know! The bike itself was awesome- rey thinks the rear breaks might need to be replaced- it had enough brake pad to get us safely through the trip but the pads are pretty much toast by the end of our trip. 

- Congratulations Kendra and Rey for your marriage and honeymoon, and for choosing to spend that time riding the Self-Guided Fly & RIDE The Patagonia Experience! You were the first Riders of the season to complete this route, so congrats on the safe finish. As for the rabbit, sounds like he was too "rascally" : )

"My partner and I didn’t speak a bit of Spanish but we chose to do the 7 day self guided tour. I loved Colombia and its fantastic views. The people were friendly and the cities were full of history. Our point of contact, Ricardo, was awesome. He was incredibly helpful and friendly. He went above and beyond what we expected. He will be very successful in this business and you can’t go wrong with him on your side. The bikes were new and in great shape, absolutely perfect for the terrain. We had some problems but nothing we couldn’t deal with and it didn’t slow us down. It was planned for more off-road for us. We had mud, rocks, rain and landslides to deal with. It made it a true adventure!   I think you could ride the country for months and never ride the same road twice. WE WILL BE BACK!!!"

- Chris Coonshead and his buddy, David, seem to have discovered what Riders from around the world are talking about: Not only is Colombia perfectly safe to experience in person, but our Self-Guided "Fly & RIDE The Essential Colombia Adventure Ride" package makes it easy to have an experience like the one they had! Come on back, guys, the bikes and fun people of Colombia will be waiting : ) 

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Nothing spells adventure like hitting the open road on a motorcycle with your family and friends. America is an incredibly big country, encompassing seemingly endless places to go and see. With all its vastly different landscapes and attractions, the U.S. is a haven for motorcycle travel and adventure. So, where do you even start? Well, you could plan your own trip, map out your route, make your lodging arrangements, find places to eat and fuel up along the way, and hope you don’t run into any bike troubles. Or, you can kick back, relax, and let one of the many motorcycle touring companies here in the U.S. take care of all that for you. After all, they’re experts on the subject with everything you need to know, and more. All you have to do is enjoy the ride and the beautiful scenery (and fork over a little cash).

Another major bonus when booking through a motorcycle touring company is that you don’t have to ride your own bike, worry about it breaking down, or worse, fix it on the side of the road with tools you forgot to bring. Fortunately, the motorcycle touring companies listed below use rentals or bikes within their own fleet, so if something happens and they break down, it becomes someone else’s problem, not yours.

The first step to planning your future motorcycle tour is deciding where you want to go, what you want to see, and where you’re going to start. Many of the following motorcycle touring companies specialize in certain regions of the country, but they’re spread out all over the place, because there’s great riding everywhere. So, odds are there’s something near you. Once you’re all signed up, just don’t forget you motorcycle touring necessities and your camera, because any of these motorcycle tours could and should be a trip of a lifetime.

AdMo (Adventure Motorcycle) Tours is based in Southern California and offers street, off-road and dual-sport/ADV tours. Their guided motorcycle tours are primarily based here in the Southwestern United States, all over California, Nevada and Baja Mexico. They also offer international tours all over Europe. The tours vary from day rides to full-on 11-day adventures, and they’re offered year round. AdMo will handle and provide just about everything you might need including the bikes, of course. All you have to do is show up.

More info about AdMo-Tours and all their offerings here .

Bike Week Motorcycle Tours

There’s no shortage of different motorcycle rallies and bike weeks here in the U.S. Motorcyclists travel from all over to attend Sturgis, Daytona, Laconia, Laughlin and Arizona Bike Week – just to name a few. Bike Week Motorcycle Tours takes its riders around all the best and most scenic roads surrounding each event. Together you’ll ride, eat, ride some more, and get to know each other, all while getting a true biker’s taste for Americana motorcycle culture.

Interested? Check out bikeweekmotorcycletours.com for details on how you can join in on the fun.

EagleRider is perhaps the biggest and best known motorcycle touring company here in the U.S. There are EagleRider locations all over the place and many Harley-Davidson dealerships also have partnerships serving as EagleRider rental and return hubs, with additional locations being added regularly. With such an expansive network of pickup and drop off locations, one-way rentals and tours are easy to arrange. With 35 different domestic guided motorcycle tours from coast to coast and everywhere in between, there’s an EagleRider adventure for every motorcyclist out there. EagleRider guided tour packages range from short day trips to almost month-long conquests, and the company operates year round.

For more information and a complete list of every trip EagleRider offers, visit their website here .

Edleweiss has been doing this whole guided motorcycle adventure tour thing for 38 years, with over 2,350+ tours in more than 180 different destinations worldwide. You could say they know a thing or two about a thing or two when it comes to motorcycle trips. For guided tours here in the U.S., Edelweiss offers an Alaska/Yukon adventure, a West Coast California/Oregon/Washington trip, a Southwest Arizona/California/Utah/Nevada ride, and if you’re really looking for some two-wheeled adventure, a North/Central American tour from Hollywood all the way down to Panama City. Edelweiss’ tours range from shorter week or two-week long tours, or you can spend up to 75 days in the saddle – it’s up to you!

For endless motorcycle adventure opportunities, check out Edelweiss’ tours here .

Moto Discovery

Moto Discovery has been around since 1981, and they’ve been riding the often overlooked roads of the world seeking authentic destinations off the beaten path. That’s right, the world. There’s almost virtually nowhere Moto Discovery doesn’t operate. For riders looking to explore dual-sport and ADV routes here in America, Moto Discovery offers guided tours in Colorado, Alaska, Utah and Arizona. Almost all the rides Moto Discovery and its tour guides take you on are dirt roads. There’s no boring interstate freeway travel here.

For more information about the company and how you can get linked up, check out www.motodiscovery.com .

MotoQuest started in Alaska – yup, Alaska – and has since spread to all over the world. MotoQuest likes to keep their guided tour groups on the smaller, more intimate side with the motto: small groups, big adventures. This guided motorcycle touring company is more ADV oriented and prefers to take the path less traveled into places and destinations one might never expect to go for real-life experiences with the locals. Their U.S. tours are primarily focused all over Alaska, the Yukon, and all the way down the West Coast into Baja Mexico, but there are guided tours on every single continent, too, except Antarctica…

For more info and how to get started, head to motoquest.com .

RawHyde Adventures

RawHyde Adventures is another ADV-focused motorcycle touring company. In the United States, there are 4,127,000 miles of public roads, and of those, 1,392,000 are unpaved, including most of the roads in our National Parks. That means nearly one-third of the available roads in the U.S. are ones that most folks don’t get to investigate or ride. That’s where RawHyde Adventures comes in. This ADV guided motorcycle touring company has routes all over California, Baja Mexico, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. There are also routes down into South America. All of these rides are professionally guided, range from five days to multiple-week journeys and are offered year round so long as the particular route isn’t snowed in!

For more details and information on how to get registered, head over to rawhyde-offroad.com .

Rocky Mountain Moto Adventures

From the Canadian and Colorado Rockies to the Pacific Northwest, our National Parks, Alaska, and the Pacific Coast Highway, the options are almost limitless with Rocky Mountain Moto Adventures. All you have to do is show up ready to ride, RMMA will handle the rest. You can keep it short with a two-day ride from Southern California to Las Vegas, or stretch it out to three weeks across Alaska and Canada. Whether you’re a newer rider or a seasoned veteran, Rocky Mountain Moto Adventures has a guided tour in a location you’ll never forget.

More info and scheduling availability can be found at rockymountainmotoadventures.com .

Twisted Road

Twisted Road isn’t a guided motorcycle touring company, but we felt it needed to be included on this list because you should know about it. Basically, it’s AirBnB for your motorcycle. Twisted Road members can rent other people’s motorcycles – or rent out their own as well. If you’re travelling somewhere and would like to ride a motorcycle, you can log onto Twisted Road to see who’s bike you can rent and for how long – and vice versa for renting out your own motorcycle when you’re not using it. Motorcycle owners/renters can then give you local knowledge about roads to ride and places to see. It’s pretty neat!

For more information and details on how you can become a member, visit twistedroad.com .

Women’s Motorcycle Tours

By women, for women, this guided motorcycle touring company is focused on supporting women and encouraging them to pursue two-wheeled adventure both on- and off-road as well as promoting the camaraderie that comes with it. Their tours span all four corners of the U.S. and even include Cuba and Africa if you’re really looking to get off the grid. The tours range from 10 days to three weeks and explore some of America’s most scenic locations. Talk to your girlfriends, wives and sisters, and do something different, hit the road!

Find out more information and all about their tours here .

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Check out Native Moto Adventures, based in San Francisco. www.ridenative.com

I was in SF on a business trip and wanted to explore the backroads with locals, on 2 wheels ideally. They hooked me up with one of their bikes (KTM Adventure R) and we covered over 120 miles of stunning scenery in one full day. Jen + Saf were great, and very personable. Will make sure to book a longer tour with them next time i'm in the Bay Area.

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Australia & New Zealand

• Australia Encompassed
• New Zealand Encompassed
• Simon Pavey’s Off Road Skills & Australian Adventure – Tasmania
• Tasmania and the High Country With Charley Boorman

• Asian Overland
• Kyrgyzstan Explorer
• Mongolian Magic

• Absolute Africa
• Gorillas and Game Parks
• Kruger & The Garden Route
• Safari Africa
• Ultimate Africa

Small group 4WD driving adventures

Our driving adventure tours are not simply a mirror reflection of what we do on the motorbikes. Each tour has been carefully researched, in a 4WD. Each tour has been handpicked for their compatibility with awesome small vehicle adventures, awe-inspiring scenery and amazing activities

• Complete Patagonia
• Patagonian Fjords, Forests and Glaciers
• Peru Explorer
• In the footsteps of Burke and Wills
• Backroads of Vietnam
• Kyrgyzstan Discovered
• Mystical Oman
• Wild Mongolia
• Canyons, Dunes and Falls

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Tasmania and the high country with charley boorman.

Renowned adventure bike extraordinaire and TV personality Charley Boorman leads this unique Australian adventure tour of stunning Tasmania and the Victorian High Country. Charley along with his good mate Ewan McGregor is widely regarded as launching adventure riding to the masses with the release of The Long Way Round documentary series. Come along with Charlie as he leads us through some of the best outback adventures.

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“Pete and I would like to thank you for the most wonderful trip. Met some wonderful new friends and hope to keep in touch with them.

The picnics lunches were amazing and we had terrific weather to boot.

We cannot fault our trip and any changes were just part of the adventure and Pete loved the bike.

Cheers and many more adventures”

Pete & Lyn, Australia Tour: Spain, Portugal and Morocco

Roll on more adventures!!!!!! Thanks again.”

Deane & Lynnie, NZ Tour: Road of Bones

“Everything about this experience was fantastic! it was a trip of a lifetime.

Lorraine, UK Tour: Australia Encompassed

“Let me tell you that this is the best scenery we have ever experienced. It was simply stunning!”

Pam & Walt, USA Tour: Wild Patagonia

“We found it impossible to pick a particular place as the highlight of the trip – for us the entire trip was the highlight, with all the wonderful places visited component parts of it.

Pete & Sue, Australia Tour: Spain, Portugal and Morocco

Bob, Australia Tour: Kyrgyzstan Explorer

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ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN 450 Review – The Hills are Alive!

Royal Enfield’s Himalayan has earned a reputation for being a low-frills but rugged and reliable adventure companion since its debut back in 2016. Despite its budget-friendly specs-sheet, it surprised riders with its on and off-road capabilities. So how does the updated 450 compare?

Land of the “Rising Sun” – Week Two

“Standing at the train station watching bullet trains blast through travelling at least 150kph was strangely thrilling. We were waiting to catch a Shinkansen into Hiroshima. After a 40-minute SuperExpress ride racing through the countryside we met our guide, Pancho, at the train station.” Join Compass Co-Founder Mick McDonald on the second and final leg …

Compass 2023: Reunion Report

November 11th & 12th saw the 2023 Compass Expeditions Reunion converge on Albury, New South Wales. And what a great catch-up we had with customers from all over the country that have travelled with us in all corners of the world! We were treated to a very warm Saturday ride, out of town and along …

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Here’s our recommended motorcycle tour companies offering riding adventures in multiple countries throughout the world.

El Circulo Travel

Spain, morocco, india, tibet, bhutan, colombia, chile, argentina, brazil.

“We specialise in organising incredible guided, self-guided and fully customisable motorcycle tours. Come ride with us and we’ll arrange an adventure you’ll never forget!”

Services: Guided, self-guided and custom tours worldwide. For custom tours, just tell us your budget and time-frame and we’ll make it happen. 

Rental bikes: BMW, Yamaha, Honda, Triumph and Kawasaki

Tours: Tours range from a few days to a few weeks and are all-inclusive. They include accommodation, breakfast, dinner, local motorcycle guide, excursions, video of the trip, t-shirt and more. Trips are extendable, but are priced between £1,500 – £4,500.

Insurance: Basic insurance is included and can be upgraded. 

Kit availability:  Gear can be arranged but it’s recommended to bring your own.  

Magellan Motorcycle Tours

Uk, ireland, france, germany, spain, portugal, austria, switzerland, italy, hungary, romania, slovenia, bosnia, croatia, greece, norway, sweden, denmark, morocco, usa, canada, cuba.

“Magellan prides itself on the best customer service in the industry. We treat our customers as if they were a part of our family.”

Services:  Guided, self-guided, private and custom motorcycle tours throughout the UK, Europe, North America and Cuba. Customers can use either a rental bike provided by Magellan or use their own bike on any of their tour services. 

Rental bikes:  A wide range of machines from the latest BMW R 1250 GS to the Ducati Multistrada 950 and Yamaha MT-09 Tracer. 

Rental prices: From £92 per day (rental bikes are included in the USA tours).

Tours: Tours start from £995. Check out their handy world map page to see what’s on offer. 

Insurance: Yes, if renting. 

Kit availability: No.

Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Wales, Romania, Morocco, Nepal, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Uganda, South Africa

“We’re passionate about motorcycle travel and are always looking for new places to explore. Our aim is to give you a genuine motorcycle experience off the beaten track and packed with adventure!”

Services: Explore360 offer all inclusive adventure motorcycle tours and off-road training on your own or rental motorcycles (depending on the destination). 

Rental bikes:  Depends on the tour. Bikes range from KTM 790 (Morocco), BMW GS (Iceland, Norway, Morocco, South Africa) to Honda CRF 250 (Nepal, Vietnam).

Rental prices: The motorcycle rental prices are included in the tour price or separately mentioned in the brochure ( check here on explore360 ).

Tour prices: 

• Iceland from £3,900 (own motorcycle or rental available) 
• Norway (own motorcycle) from £1,950
• Wales from £550
• Romania from £1,640
• Morocco from £1,850 (own motorcycle or rental available) 
• Nepal from £4,305
• Vietnam from £3,200
• Detailed price info can be found on the site.

Insurance: Yes, third party insurance is included. Full coverage is sometimes optional.

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Hi, if it was only possible to do one trip in a life time regardless of experience (though not talking professional standard or spending more time pulling out of the ground) , cost, time of year or duration…. Where would that be?

Hi Philip. Great question! One big trip in a lifetime… There’s a lot of variables there and it’s a very subjective answer. Everyone’s travel tastes are different and motorcycle travel is very personal so while one person would choose a big off-road trip through Mongolia, someone else would prefer road riding Route 66 through the USA. But, if you’re asking us personally, then the ultimate trip is a circumnavigation of the globe or as far as you could get, i.e. UK to Japan or Alaska to Ushuaia as then you’re getting everything the world has to offer! Are you thinking of going on a big trip or trying to decide on somewhere to go? Cheers

You’re right and that’s very interesting. I’ve actually already ridden route 66 but am looking for something very big and off-road based. I’ve been looking through your central asia guides and all the Stans countries and Mongolia and am thinking of signing up for a tour in one of those countries. Or south america. AH decisions!

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The very name is full of excitement: Adventure Bike. It’s a promise that begs to be fulfilled. While an Adventure Bike is a great all-arounder, happy to do commuting duty and trips back and forth to the office supply store, an Adventure Bike deserves an adventure. And so do you.

Thankfully, there is a whole industry of motorcycle tour companies who plan and execute adventure bike tours. You can find a touring company that will help you set up a tour of any length, from a half-day jaunt to a three-week cross continental trek. Some tours include bike rental, so you can fly into an area that you want to explore. Others count on your showing up on your own bike, and start from there. Tours range from self-guided solo trips to group rides of a dozen bikes or more. Routes are tailored to ability and experience levels, so if you’re an expert in the dirt, you can challenge yourself; but if you prefer to keep your adventures on pavement, you can do that, too.

Here are 10 of the best Adventure Bike Touring Companies for Motorcycle Tours:

Based in Wrightwood, California, AdMo (Adventure Motorcycling) Tours has conducted tours in over 50 countries since 2001. AdMo has a fleet of bikes in Southern California, and prides itself on sourcing the best motorcycles in remote locations for superior touring experiences.

Ayres Adventures

A premium motorcycle travel company, Ayres offers motorcycle tours in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America (including Alaska and Canada), South America, New Zealand and Australia. As an official travel partner of BMW Motorrad, they feature the BMW line of motorcycles for all of their tours.

Backcountry Expeditions

Concentrating on U.S.-based adventure tours, Backcountry Expeditions offers four types of adventure motorcycle expeditions: complete a Full BDR (Backcountry Destination route); take part in a 3-5 day Best Of routes; build a Custom Expedition for you and your friends; or if you’re new to adventure motorcycling, you can start with a Skills Course.

Edelweiss Bike Travel

Best-known for its tours through the Swiss Alps, Edelweiss has been conducting premium motorcycle tours all over the world for over 20 years. Adventure bike tours have become a big part of their business since the genre has expanded over the past decade.

MotoDiscovery

MotoDiscovery specializes in immersion training, where aspiring adventure bike riders learn the ins and outs of enduro riding and then set out on a tour designed to hone their skills. A great way to get your feet wet (and dirty) in the world of adventure bikes.

If you’ve got a hankering for adventure bike riding in truly remote locations, MotoQuest is your outfitter. They conduct tours to Northern Patagonia, through the wilds of India, through Thailand and Laos, on the backroads of South Africa, on the beaches of New Zealand, and beyond.

RawHyde Adventures

One of the original adventure motorcycling training and touring specialists, RawHyde Adventures can help you build your skills before guiding you on a tour in the West, from the Rockies to Baja, and all across South America.

RIDE Adventures

RIDE Adventures prides itself on the quality and local knowledge of their guides. They make international motorcycle trips easy by being experts with rental vehicles available in the locations you want to ride around the world. Each of their staff members either lives, or has lived in each tour destination, and has traveled extensively throughout the area.

Two Wheeled Expeditions

Specializing in adventure motorcycle tours through Indian and Nepal, Two Wheeled Expeditions uses Royal Enfield motorcycles (built in India) exclusively. They guarantee that you’ll see places and have experiences unlike any other tour company can deliver.

Women’s Motorcycle Tours

As the name implies, Women’s Motorcycle Tours is a company founded and run by women for women riders. They conduct both on-road and off-road tours in the United States, Canada and Cuba.

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It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an accomplished ADV rider, we guarantee, if you look through the offerings of these adventure motorcycle touring companies, you will find something worthy of your bucket list – whether its a BDR ride, or a motorcycle tour the world over.

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Colorado Motorcycle Adventures has been running top-quality, premiere tours for over 6 years. Read More They are proud to have earned the distinct honor of being the only International BMW Motorrad Tour Guide Academy certified tour company in the entire USA. They wear that badge with honor and continue to develop, and run, the best 5-star tours and adventures in the USA. In addition to their guided tours, they offer a wide selection of self-guided tours that you can do on your own, or, they can design a custom tour for you and/or your group to whatever length and level of difficulty you desire!   They offer a complete, late-model rental fleet, as well as Klim riding gear so all you need to do is show up. Colorado Motorcycle Adventures is your premiere facility for a motorcycle adventure that  excites your senses  and  inspires your soul !

WEST38MOTO Tours

West 38 Moto offers tours on the BDR’s and in Baja, CA, as well as custom and private tours in destinations of your choice. Read More Founded by Dusty Wessels, a veteran of the ADV industry, who’s logged over 250,000 miles on a wide array of big-bike Dual Sport and Adventure motorcycles over the last 10 years, their tours go well beyond the typical paths well-traveled.

Edelweiss Bike Travel

Guided motorcycle tours since 1980. Experience the motorcycle trip of a lifetime with Edelweiss Bike Travel – worldwide the #1 in guided motorcycle and scooter tours. Read More  They offer guided, self-guided and custom tours as well as motorcycle rentals. Discover the world with Edelweiss Bike Travel and explore the most fascinating routes, ride on the newest motorcycles and enjoy the guidance of experienced Edelweiss tour guides.

Emmaus MotoTours

Emmaus MotoTours is an adventure motorcycle touring company founded with the goal of helping riders of all levels create unforgettable experiences and memories by exploring on two wheels. Read More Their annual roster of tours includes off-road week-long adventures on select BDR’s. They are currently offering tours of the AZBDR , COBDR , MABDR and the NEBDR .

When riding with Emmaus, you’ll enjoy the most breathtaking scenery you could imagine, experience varied terrain that will test your skills and focus, and you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment every day. Emmaus also organizes custom tours for small groups.

Austin Moto Adventures

Austin Moto Adventures is an immersive ADV motorcycle training resort experience in Burnet, Texas, for the new or seasoned rider who wants to learn how to push an adventure motorcycle to its limits, or simply learn the basics of off-road riding. Read More

They offer some of the best instructors in the country, they emphasize luxury cabins and great food, and time around the campfire is priceless. They also offer custom BDR tours . Your tribe awaits!

Discover the untamed spirit of adventure on two wheels at MotoVenue in Chicago, Illinois.  Read More   Our off-road motorcycle touring experiences redefine exhilaration, offering a thrilling blend of expert-led training, real-world BDR Tour preparation, and immersive camping adventures. Whether you’re a beginner seeking the rush of the trail or a seasoned rider craving new challenges, MotoVenue invites you to join our vibrant community and embark on unforgettable off-road journeys in the heart of the Midwest. Unleash your inner explorer today.

Pine Barrens Adventures

Looking for  Single and Multi day self-guided adventure loops in NJ / PA / VA / WV that are easily accessible from the Mid Atlantic area?  Look no further than the Pine Barrens Adventures GPS TRACK Subscription Service. Read More Owned and operated by Jack O’Connor (MABDR route co-architect and PA Wilds BDR-X architect), for over 20 years Pine Barrens Adventures has organized events and created tracks for AMA National Adventure Rides, Touratech Rallies, a KTM Adventure Ride, BMW XPLOR events, BDR’s and others.

Through this  subscription service you will have access to GPS File archives and receive new tracks as they’re created. The tracks are similar to past events, such as the Pine Barrens 500, without the crowds and can be done on your schedule. Their GPS experts also offer advice on GPS setup, and can provide enhanced tracks with more info and optional sections. For more info contact Jack O’Connor, Founder, Pine Barrens Adventures LLC at 732-232-7921, email [email protected] or visit www.pinebarrensadventures.com

MotoVermont

MotoVermont offers motorcycle tours and training opportunities throughout New England. Read More Come discover and explore Vermont, the New England coast, Nova Scotia and many more amazing riding destinations within a few days ride from our location in Burlington, Vermont. Moto-escorts and private tours also available.

Appalachian ADV

Are you ready to unplug, escape to the wilderness, and challenge yourself? Read More Follow Appalachian ADV into sparsely utilized forest service roads and drivable trails, past awe inspiring views and historical sites, and through small town charms with eclectic Mom n’ Pops at our Rallies and Guided Tours. We offer affordable experiences with a friends & family feel that stretch from beginner to expert, allow people to test their mettle, and learn their limits so they can push past them. 

Waypoints West Moto

Way Points West Moto is the perfect gateway for adventure riders looking to explore the rugged landscapes of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. Their emphasis on local knowledge, off-the-beaten-path routes, and small group tours ensures an authentic and immersive experience for every rider. Read More The convenience of having your bike or theirs, safety measures and lodging taken care of allows you to focus on the fun. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, their custom approach caters to a variety of preferences and skill levels. Come make lasting memories and friendships with Way Points’ hassle free exploration of the BDR!

ElePhanT Moto

ElePhanT Moto a motorcycle rental and tour company based in Costa Rica and Colombia. Read More As Official Partner of BMW Motorrad worldwide they offer the latest models of BMW dual-sport and adventure motorcycles. Their team is happy to assist with routes suggestions, and offer local knowledge, attention to detail and professionalism for an unforgettable experience.

épiCO MoTo ADVentures

épiCO MoTo ADVentures is an Adventure Motorcycle Touring company based in Cali – Colombia since 2016. Read More  We offer Guided and Self Guided dual/sport Adventure tours and Motorcycle Rentals in Colombia – South America.

Visit our website www.epicomotoadv.com for more detailed information about who we are and what we offer. You can also find costumer reviews on Google and TripAdvisor under epico Moto Adventures and Social media.

WV Adventure Rides

WV Adventure Rides LLC emerged out of a love of nature and the joy of the ride. Read More Focusing on guided tours through MABDR and other West Virginia majestic jewels, the WV Adventure Rides team believes in achieving well-being through cultivating friendships, uniting with nature, expanding human horizons, and improving rider skills. A Romney WV based campsite and entertainment venue is currently under development to support MABDR riders.

Backcountry Expeditions

ADV Motorcycle Club is an exclusive club with a select membership of respectful, courteous and adventurous riders…because who you ride with can make or break the Adventure! Read More   Members get access to expertly planned and supported tours across the US, alongside some incredible overseas locations such as: Mexico, Iceland, Patagonia, etc. Their motorcycle and expeditionary planning experience comes from routinely delivering all of the BDRs and is underpinned by almost 50 years of deployed military operations. Always looking for new members, if their approach to ADV riding is appealing to you, please apply at the link below.

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For the past seven years, former Dirt Rider magazine editors Ken Faugh t and Mark Kariya , have been working to build the world’s best VIP dual-sport, adventure bike, dirt bike, enduro and off-road tours and events. They have teamed up with some of America's best off-road riders to create what is unquestionably the most-exclusive rides in the most-scenic locations, and they are all guided motorcycle tours. 

Although the focus is on 5-day/4-Night events, the talented crew also hosts two-day events, point-to-point adventure rides, training sessions, boot camps, and much more. We are constantly updating our schedule , so check out our website  periodically to learn more about our upcoming rides.

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We kick off the year with two dirt bike tours on our schedule and will be adding more in the coming months.

PARK CIT Y DUAL-SPOR T RIDE - AUGUST 25-29, 2024

*Our world-famous off-road motorcycle ride is an event unlike any other. It starts from a 27,000 square-foot log cabin and explores some of the most-beautiful scenery in the United States. Prices range from $3295 to $3995 depending on accommodations. This ride typically has several guest riders. In 2021 it included Guy Cooper and Grant Langston, 2022 included Guy Cooper and Destry Abbott, those two were joined in 2023 by Rodney Smith and Mason Klein. A s urprise special guest or two is planned for 2024!

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*We are working with DualSportUtah.com on an amazing ride in this scenic part of southern Utah. The unique landscape promises to make this an unforgettable ride.  This is a guided tour by Jim Ryan, who is also part of t he MX and Off-Road Tours alliance . All meals and accommodations are included and cost is only $1995 and rental bikes are available for an additional fee.

THE BUCKETLIST RIDE - PARK CITY 2024

     Our Bucketlist ride takes place in the beautiful Park City region in Utah, and its one of the very best rides in the United States. Park City 2024 will be an experience that will overwhelm the senses, tantalize the imagination and provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

This ride is an exclusive 4-night, 5-day luxury outing,  and cost ranges from $3295 to $3995 per person. This is a high-end adventure, designed for real off-road riding enthusiasts.  Although we encourage our customers to ride their personal street-legal dual-sport bikes, we do have several rentals for those who really need a bike.

     For this event , which is more like a dirt bike vacation, we plan to include intermediate- and expert-level riding tips from our staff and celebrity riders, along with photos and video of your adventure. That’s right, the award-winning Mark Kariya and Ken Faught—names you've seen in magazines like Dirt Rider, Dirt Bike , Cycle News and Racer X for over 25 years—will be shooting photos of each rider to create memories. It’s one of the many reasons this will be the number one off-road motorcycle tour in the United States and one of the top 10 dirt-bike tours in the world.

“Those involved in Speed & Sport Adventures have a lot of real history in the off-road industry. No doubt their tours will be exceptional." ~ Roger De Coster  |  5-time FIM World Motocross Champion / Legendary Team Manager

" mark, destry and ken are some of the most-dedicated people in the sport. no doubt their dirt bike tours will be incredible"   ~ lyle  lovett | 4-tme grammy winner, " love this what a great adventure for the partners and participants alike memories that will last a lifetime for sure. kurt caselli would give a big thumbs up"  ~  nancy caselli |    kurt caselli's mom.

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If you’ve never seen a tribute act perform the songs of artists that are either too big to play in Maine or who have passed away, there’s a way to do a whole bunch of that this week in Portland.

There are also tribute shows happening in venues around the state all summer long.

A Strange Day is the Portland-based tribute to The Cure. Photo by Seth D. Warner

Let’s start with Portland-based A Strange Day, a tribute to British alternative act The Cure, fronted by singer and guitarist Seth Warner.

The band will perform The Cure’s second album, “Seventeen Seconds,” in its entirety, along with some hits and other cuts at Portland House of Music on Thursday.

The album was released on April 18, 1980. Lead singer and guitarist Robert Smith turned 21 three days later. The single  “A Forest” marked the band’s debut on the U.K. Singles Chart, where it reached the No. 31 spot. The song remains a setlist staple at The Cure’s live performances.

Warner said he put himself in the shoes of Cure fans when deciding what album to cover. “What I would like to hear from a Cure band is a dive into the specific eras that surrounded each record, and ‘Seventeen Seconds’ set the tone for the more introspective and gloomy textures and themes.” Advertisement

As for Warner’s favorite “Seventeen Seconds” tracks, he said, “I really like ‘At Night’ for its dynamic potential, and the edgy and angsty ‘M.'”

The band took its name from the track “A Strange Day” from The Cure’s 1982 album “Pornography.”

Along with Warner, the band is Pete Dugas (keys), Andrew Hodgkins (drums), Matt Kennedy (synth/sax), Kevin O’Reilly (bass), Casey Urich (trumpet) and Corey Urich.

Angel Butts, a copy editor living in Westbrook, has seen The Cure more than 100 times on three continents and at least 10 countries, including Latvia and Colombia. “They’re like breathing to me. They have this massive catalog and it spans every possible mood, I don’t know of another band with a palette like that. “Seventeen Seconds” is among her favorite of the band’s 13 studio albums.

Butts has seen The Cure play the “Seventeen Seconds” album all the way through three times. “One of those shows stands as the best show I’ve ever seen in my life. The Cure: Reflections, Nov. 27, 2011 at the  Beacon Theatre in New York City.”

Butts said she and her 13-year-old daughter will be attending the A Strange Day show. “I think she’s more excited than I am.” Advertisement

A Strange Day  8:30 p.m. Thursday. Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St., Portland, $12 in advance, $15 day of show, 21-plus. portlandhouseofmusic.com

Another British act that will likely never perform in Maine is The Rolling Stones. With more than 30 albums, the band achieved legendary status decades ago. Singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards are both 80, and the band is currently on tour and will be at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on Thursday.

There are still tickets left for that show, but you can save yourself hours of traffic jams and a lot of more by instead heading to Aura on Saturday to see Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones tribute show. Or maybe you’ll see the real deal and then keep the party going here in Maine.

Satisfaction has been slinging Stones hits for over two decades and has played more than 4,000 shows. Chris LeGrand’s take on Mick Jagger is pretty convincing, and he and the band will surely be pleased to meet you.

Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show 9 p.m. Saturday. Aura, 121 Center St., Portland, $15, $25.50, 18-plus. auramaine.com

The Prince/Bowie tribute act performing live. Photo by Tammie Birdwell

David Bowie and Prince died within five months of each other in 2016, at the ages of 69 and 57, respectively, and their losses were felt by millions of fans around the world. Advertisement

With contributions that are impossible to quantify, both artists left behind a legacy of music that lives on through radio play, home listening and tribute shows.

Boston-based musician Eric Gould loves both artists and is the bandleader of a Prince/Bowie tribute coming to Portland on Saturday. The band is a revolving lineup of players from all over the country.

Gould plays bass and designs the setlists. For this show, the musicians are Cal Kehoe (guitar, vocals), Adrian Tramontano (drums), Sammi Garrett (percussion, vocals), Josh Schwartz (baritone sax, vocals), Rob Somerville (tenor saxophone), Rob Volo (trombone) and Kiran Edwards (keys).

Gould said that, to him, Prince embodies soul, creative arrangement and precision. “His music has the best energy and makes you feel on top of the universe.”

He described Bowie as having a voice and character that is completely unique.

“It is powerful and epic and decadent,” said Gould, who has made a career out of finding unique connections through the songbooks of artists. “It is such a treat to present music people know and love in a way that is fresh to the ears. This combination brings so much joy to everyone on and off stage.” Advertisement

Prince/Bowie 8 p.m. Saturday. Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St., Portland, $25, 21-plus. portlandhouseofmusic.com

Other upcoming tribute shows

The Peacheaters: An Allman Brothers Band Experience, Friday. Jonathan’s, Ogunquit, $31 to $72.50. jonathansogunquit.com

Sweet Baby James: James Taylor Tribute, Saturday. Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Arundel, $30 to $45. vinhillmusic.com

Studio Two: The Early Beatles Tribute, June 9. Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Arundel, $30, $35. vinhillmusic.com

Magic Bus: A Tribute to The Who, June 14. Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Arundel, $30. vinhillmusic.com Advertisement

The The Band Band, June 21. Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Arundel, $45, $55. vinhillmusic.com

Bruce In The USA, June 21. Aura, Portland, $20 to $39.50. auramaine.com

Elvis Tribute Show, June 22, July 20. Jonathan’s, Ogunquit, $29 to $70. jonathansogunquit.com

Higher Ground: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder, July 20. Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Arundel, $40. vinhillmusic.com

Studio Two: The Early Beatles Tribute, July 6. Jonathan’s, Ogunquit, $41.50 to $82.50. jonathansogunquit.com

Johnny Cash Tribute Show, July 7, Aug. 10.  Jonathan’s, Ogunquit, $29 to $70. jonathansogunquit.com Advertisement

Rose Alley: A Tribute to Jerry Garcia, June 28. Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Arundel, $23. vinhillmusic.com

Runnin’ Down A Dream: The Tom Petty Tribute Band, July 13, Nov. 14. Jonathan’s, Ogunquit, $35 to $76. jonathansogunquit.com

The Elton John Experience, July 21. Jonathan’s, Ogunquit, $29 to $79. jonathansogunquit.com

Zach Nugent’s Dead Set, Aug. 1. Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Arundel, $25. vinhillmusic.com

The Stray Horses, Aug. 8. Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Arundel, $25. vinhillmusic.com

Wake Up Mama: The Allman Brothers Tribute Band, Aug. 24. Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Arundel, $25. vinhillmusic.com

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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