Around the World on a motorbike

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Feb 18, 2012

Eliat, Israel

I've reached the top of Africa having now ridden top to bottom through two continents. Why ? you may ask, as a lot of people do. All I can say is 'Why bloody not ? It has felt like the most 'natural' thing I have done in my adult life as oppo…

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Hi anybody interested,

I have set off on a solo trip initially from the top of Alaska to the bottom of Argentina on a BMW 1200 GSA motorbike. If all goes well I will then cross over and come back up through Africa, Asia and Europe. .

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Feb 18, 2012

Eliat, Israel

I've reached the top of Africa having now ridden top to bottom through two continents. Why ? you may ask, as a lot of people do. All I can say is 'Why bloody not ? It has felt like the most 'n…

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Susan Wow Mark... I lost track for a while where you were, but I can't believe the experiences you must have had. I mean i think that South America is pretty much a walk in the park it seems! Where's next then after Italy? 3rd continent on the list???

Apr 9, 2012

Paul Farmer Where are you now? Back in England? Would love to catch up if so! Paul & Katrina

May 8, 2012

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Dec 8, 2011

Nairobi, Kenya

Well… Hello again. I am now in Nairobi having fixed the bike with my limited ( but growing ) knowledge of the mechanics of my machine and travelled through Rwanda and Uganda, both bloody mar…

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Oct 5, 2011

Zanzibar, Tanzania

All good..I'm now in Tanzania.I won't write a long boring blog .So,in short I am just off the island of Zanzibar and am waiting for parts from Germany for my bike as my rear shock and swing ar…

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Oct 5, 2011

Namibia, zambia, Malawi,Tanzania

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Jun 24, 2011

Maun, Botswana

Hi everybody, A very happy BIG birthday Michael...!!! I met up with ‘The Wild Dogs’ motor bikers who kindly invited me to a Brai (BBQ)and camp weekend in a great spot up in the hills where…

Paul Farmer Where are you now? Back in England? Would love to catch up if so! Paul & Katrina

May 8, 2012 re: Eliat, Israel

Apr 9, 2012 re: Eliat, Israel

Julia Hi MarK, Greetings from Honolulu! I have given your blog details to our NZ cousins as they were keen to hear about your travels and I told them about your great photos. Lots of love Julia xx

Mar 14, 2012 on the message board

Kate Nice tan, interesting blog, fab pix. Hopefully Bailey & Testino will stop complaining now! Looking forward to seeing you soon & hearing more about the secret police! Lots of love Kate xxx

Feb 18, 2012 on the message board

Ellie I've just been enjoying your AMAZING pictures! I'm sure there's a book/exhibition/movie in your travels! Can't wait to see you in Italy (and fellow blog followers I promise to take a photo of Mark when he actually smiles for the camera for a change!). If you're killing time in Haifa there's a wonderful garden you can visit - no seriously it's quite special: http://www.sacred-destinations.com/israel/haifa-bahai-shrine Make sure you have some humus. Also the falafal they serve in the little stalls in Jerusalem is like no other falafal you'll have tasted before (in a good way!). Try the shakshuka too if you can. See you in Italy - bring some sunshine with you!!! Ellie x

Feb 18, 2012 on the message board

carrie ....seriously mark the photos are amazing...what lifetime memories and experiences you are so so fortunate to be having. Ride safe...love Carrie xxx

Jan 31, 2012 re: a line of kids waiting to get fed at the orphanage, Tansania.

carrie Markie mark....hello Mr Woolf!!! xx Amazing wonderful photos, I am full fo envy! you look so well and happy, how fantastic to see you. Now I have the blog, finally, i can mail you and hopefully keep more up to date. Zanibar...always wanted to go there...tell me more...where is your favourite please so far for: food, people, climate, wow weeee moments and finally fun!? You are one very lucky person. Huge hug and love, Carrie xxx

Jan 31, 2012 re: A very hard slog through the mud , Uganda

sally I hope you had a great Christmas, wherever you are, and a very Happy New Year on your circumnavigation! cheers!!

Dec 29, 2011 on the message board

Laura new tent? Does it take longer than 3 seconds to set up?

Dec 29, 2011 re: Botswana

laura oooo la la! Go Mark!

Dec 29, 2011 re: The lovely ladies from Ujama's Hostel Arusha, Tansania

Laura Quite the road block! I would love to see some elephants...hope all is well!

Dec 29, 2011 re: elephant crossing...Malawi.

Angie and Phil Great pics Mark. Looks to us like you're living the high life there! Travel safely. P&A in Ushuaia(Fabulous!)

Dec 9, 2011 on the message board

charlie Watson Great Blogg - some quite good pics! Do you meet any people - I like the ones showing the people you meet along the way. Afterall google has thousands of pics of gorillas! Do you meet other travellers? Do you get to know any locals? Have you hooked up with anyone interesting?

Dec 9, 2011 on the message board

Julia Your number one fan signing in! I said I was looking forward to your update and then it arrived! Great pics once again - the gorillas have to be my favourite. Take care xx

Dec 8, 2011 on the message board

Julia Hope all is still going well for you. I'm looking forward to your next update and photos! xx

Dec 8, 2011 on the message board

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Anchorage, Alaska 05-Jul-2009
Prudhoe Bay, Alaska 20-Jul-2009
Fairbank, Alaska 23-Jul-2009
Whistler Creek, British Columbia 19-Aug-2009
Oregon 16-Sep-2009
Nevada 30-Sep-2009
California 14-Oct-2009
Arizona 28-Oct-2009
Baja, Mexico 02-Nov-2009
La Paz, Mexico 02-Nov-2009
Matazlan, Mexico 05-Nov-2009
Oaxaca Uplands, Mexico 09-Nov-2009
Guatemala 23-Nov-2009
Honduras 09-Dec-2009
Nicaragua 23-Dec-2009
Costa Rica 13-Jan-2010
Panama 31-Jan-2010
Colombia 31-Jan-2010
Ecuador 17-Feb-2010
Bolivia 01-Sep-2010
Chile 01-Oct-2010
Brazil 21-Nov-2010
Argentina 25-Dec-2010
Buenos Aires, Argentina 25-Jan-2011
Cape Of Good Hope Nature Reserve, South Africa 25-Mar-2011
South Africa 22-Apr-2011
South Africa 14-May-2011
South Africa 31-May-2011
South Africa 14-Jun-2011
South Africa 30-Jun-2011
South Africa 14-Jul-2011
Saudi Arabia 01-Aug-2011
Bangladesh 14-Sep-2011
Bangladesh 30-Sep-2011
Bangladesh 14-Oct-2011
China 14-Oct-2011
China 14-Oct-2011
Mongolia 14-Dec-2011
Kazakhstan 14-Jan-2012
Russia 14-Feb-2012