DustySocks motorbike Travel journal
This page is about stories of riding a motorcycle on amazing roads, discovering endless landscapes and unseen places.I’ll add a dash of motorbike adventures to your quest.
what is a motorbike..?
I suppose the easiest answer is, that a motorbike is whatever you want it to be!
It can be a commuter, a tourer, a street racer, customised art and even a reason for living because some people can take it quite seriously.
But once you own a motorbike and start riding I believe the reasons for letting it take over your life can become more complex.
For me personally, it’s about the mindset to get out of the comfort zone, the enjoyment I can get from a bike and a means to travel and explore.
Owning a motorcycle means..?
In my opinion, owning a bike means to ride as often and as far as time, money and health allows me to go.
Riding a motorbike is like you go back to the roots. Out of a box on 4 wheels, out of comfort. You are not isolated from the outside world anymore.
Alone with your thoughts, the bike and the road you feel your surroundings.
A motorcycle connects you to a great community, you meet different types of people from all walks of life, exchange experiences and expand your own horizons.
A motorbike is a great “tool” for adventure, for exploring the unseen, for travel to places
I would have never seen on roads I would have never chosen without riding a motorbike.
Why this journal..?
First, I want to share my experiences with other travelers.
If I can inspire you guy’s to have new adventures, if I can share informations about what is out there in the world and probably can help to decide where to go next, that would make me very grateful.
Second, when you travel you get a lot of impressions. So as not to forget these, I write this journal.
recent travels
GER – Swabian Jura
Short Beers, Long Roads: A Cheeky Motorbike Ride Through the Schwäbische Alb Dates covered: 11.08.25 to 16.08.25 ⸻ G’day from the saddle, mates. Strap on your helmets and chuck a…
Italy 2025 – Ep 9
From Racetracks to Roman Walls – The Last Stretch of Our Italian Moto-Adventure Dates covered: 03.08.25 to 05.08.25 ⸻ After nearly four weeks of zigzagging across Italy, dodging thunderstorms, dancing…
Italy 2025 – Ep 8
Mountain Zigs, City Zags, and a Pit Stop in Imola: Three Days of Curves, Covers, and Checkered Flags Dates covered: 31.07.25 to 02.08.25 ⸻ Day 22 – 31.07.25 Six Passes,…
Italy 2025 – Ep 7
From Shaky Villages to Fortress Peaks: Three Days of Mountains, Thunderstorms, and Too Much Nutella Dates covered: 28.07.25 to 30.07.25 ⸻ Day 19 – 28.07.25 Twisties, Tarmac, and Timely Thunderstorms:…
Italy 2025 – Ep 6
From Frying in Cassino to Splashing through the Mountains: A Wild Ride Through Italy’s Heartland Dates covered: 25.07.25 to 27.07.25 ⸻ Day 16 – 25.07.25 Sweat, Graves, and Free Booze:…
Italy 2025 – Ep 5
Tuscany Twists, Bagnoregio Bliss & Cassino Crashes: Three Days of Italian Moto Mayhem Dates covered: 22.07.25 to 24.07.25 ⸻ Day 13 – 22.07.25 Volterra to Bagnoregio Off the Tourist Track…