Kenya
I arrived in Kenya having had stomach ache for the previous 4 or 5 days, so put my trust in Jamleck, a pharmacist. He prescribed a colourful mixture of tablets, then tried to sell me a SIM card and changed my money. In England he would be described as a ‘Jack of all Trades’! Over […]
Masai Mara
BMW F650GS Dakar 2006 (Film)
Ethiopia
It took me 3 hours riding along a really bad road to get to the border, there were massive pot holes everywhere, many so big they stretched across the whole road. Once I arrived at the border getting out of Sudan was easy, and only took an hour. Entering Ethiopia was even quicker. At 11.15 […]
Muday Charity Association
One Cool Ride combines my love of overland travel and Cool to be Kind, the organisation I’m a co-founder of, which supports Homeless people. Muday Charity, is located just outside Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. It was founded by Muday Mitiku in 1999 and supports over 600 vulnerable children, with education, 3 meals […]
How I travel…
I like my routines, I feel good when the start and finish of the day go according to plan. I start riding early, and in hot countries where the temperature becomes unbearable before midday, very early. I’m currently in Sudan, it’s August, and my alarm goes off at 4.30am. I pack my bag and head […]
Sudan
I loved my time in Sudan. The people were so very friendly, possibly the friendliness of all the countries I’ve visited. This made Sudan a great experience; also one of my hardest challenges due to the desert heat in the high 40°. The towns and cities, interesting in a dirty, dusty, dilapidated way. My first […]
Egypt / Sudan Border (Abu Simbel to Wadi Halfa)
Crossing from Egypt into Sudan can be straightforward and relatively quick, if you follow a ‘tried and tested’ method. A few overlanders have tried their own way, which has resulted in frustration and many hours of unnecessary waiting around. I contacted Kamal a few days before I arrived at the border. He is a ‘Fixer’, a […]
Egypt
Egypt is a big sandpit with a river running through it! I loved my time here: the people are so welcoming and helpful, I loved the food, I experienced unique sights and would recommend you visit if you haven’t already.The one thing that I wasn’t expecting was the stifling bureaucracy and the number of policemen […]
Sudan & Ethiopia Visas (Cairo Embassies)
Having heard a multitude of different experiences regarding getting the Sudan visa, I was nervous as I entered the embassy. It opens at 8am, and most people suggested getting there as early as possible, as it’s so crowded. The embassy closes at 1pm for visa applications. I got there late, at 12.10 It was busy, […]
Jordan / Egypt Border (Aqaba to Nuweiba)
There are two entry borders into Egypt from the east. One land border from Eilat, Israel to Taba, and one from Aqaba, Jordan to Nuweiba, Egypt, which entails a nightly ferry down the Red Sea. There has been much spoken and written about individual experiences, having read many, it is obvious that different people have […]
Do I get lonely?
In addition to ‘how much is your motorbike worth?’, one of the more common questions I get asked is ‘do I get lonely’? I love traveling with my girlfriend or friends, and I also love travelling alone. There is no doubt that when I travel alone I meet hundreds more people. Being alone makes me […]
