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“Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

Not chasing destinations.
Chasing the feeling of getting there.

We’re Agata and Joris – two riders exploring the world on two wheels. From remote off-road tracks to long-distance journeys across continents, we share real stories, tested gear and the kind of adventure you can’t always plan.

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    ACT Montenegro & Albania – Between Mountains and Memories (2025)

    by ADV Hoppers 22 March 2026
    22 March 2026

    ACT Montebania – An Adventure Between Mountains and Memories When the linesmen scouted and published …

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    Costa Rica with MotoBirds – Swapping Autumn for Adventure (2024)

    by ADV Hoppers 30 August 2025
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    Costa Rica with MotoBirds – Swapping Autumn for Adventure When Agata came up with the …

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    Patagonia with MotoBirds – Chasing Wind and Wonder (2023)

    by ADV Hoppers 8 June 2025
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    Patagonia with MotoBirds – Chasing Wind and Wonder Back in 2016, Agata joined MotoBirds for …

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Every trip leaves its mark. Not just on us, but o Every trip leaves its mark.

Not just on us, but on our gear too.

This journey made us realise that a few faithful companions have finally earned their retirement after many years of adventures.

The foam covers on our Cardo headset speakers have survived 7 seasons before finally giving up.

Agata's trusty Sidi Adventure boots have carried her for 5 seasons and countless kilometres. They've finally developed a hole above the heel, so waterproofing is now... optional.

Joris' summer gloves have reached the point where there are more holes than leather. Ventilation? Excellent. Protection? Not so much. Time to start looking for a new pair.

The helmet liners have done 6–7 seasons of service and are definitely due for replacement. Looks like we'll be paying Klim @klim.polska a visit.

Agata's Klim Artemis suit is still going strong after 7 seasons. It only needs a new Velcro tab at the collar, although the waterproof membrane isn't quite what it used to be anymore. Maybe it's time to start thinking about its successor.

And then there are the mysterious disappearing bolts on Agata's KTM... those definitely need some attention before the next adventure (parts on the way).

It's funny how these little signs of wear tell the story of thousands of kilometres, countless mountain passes, dusty tracks, river crossings, heat, rain, mud and everything in between.

Good gear isn't something that looks new.
Good gear is something that has stories to tell.

What piece of motorcycle gear has served you the longest?

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"You've lost something." Not exactly the words Ag "You've lost something."

Not exactly the words Agata wanted to hear.
Joris pointed at her bike. Where there should have been a bolt, there was... daylight. A hole straight through to the other side.

Had it fallen out?
If so, when?
Or had somebody removed it?
Why would they?

The questions started multiplying much faster than the available answers.

Fortunately, Joris's Norden has the same bolt in the same place, so at least we had a reference. Unfortunately, when we tried removing it to check the dimensions, it refused to move. It felt as if it had been glued in by the factory and sworn to stay there forever.

At that point, a familiar rumbling sensation returned to Agata's stomach. Not because of another stomach bug this time, but because thoughts of riding with missing hardware are not particularly relaxing.

The mission suddenly changed.
First: find a temporary fix.
Then: find a proper fix once we're back home.
And while we're at it, perhaps stock up on a few spare bolts. Apparently they're into adventure travel too.
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One week on the road, and not a single post. Not b One week on the road, and not a single post. Not because nothing happened, but because our trip had plans of its own.

It started with ACT France. Then we decided the ride there would be too long and expensive. The Baltic States briefly entered the conversation. Then ACT Greece won.

We left Poland on Corpus Christi, a little late after Joris spent the previous night helping Finnish riders get their Husky 901 back on the road. After a long day of kilometres and unpredictable weather, we ended up in Novi Sad, Serbia, enjoying the hospitality of Bilja, Agata's former colleague, and her family.

The next day started even later thanks to long breakfasts and even longer conversations. Our goal was Leskovik in Albania, but we only made it as far as Camp Popoland near Niš.
What was supposed to be one night became three when Agata was hit by a nasty stomach bug. Luckily, the campsite turned out to be the perfect recovery ward: friendly owners, fresh bread delivered to the tent every morning, and even a local wedding one afternoon at the campsite restaurant. Not exactly the Serbian cultural experience we had planned, but certainly one we'll remember.

After two days of rest, we continued south. Then a massive downpour sent us into a casino hotel in Bitola, North Macedonia, where we discovered one small detail we had completely missed:
ACT Greece runs from south to north. Oops.

With Agata still not fully recovered, we abandoned the ACT plan and decided to simply enjoy a holiday instead.

Following the spectacular SH71 through Albania, we eventually reached Divjakë-Karavasta National Park. The campsite we wanted was closed, but a local restaurant let us pitch our tent in their backyard. Fresh fish, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and a couple of relaxing days later, Agata was finally back to 100%.

Which leaves us with one question:
Should we try reaching Leskovik again?

PS. Have your travel plans ever gone completely off-script?

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Women Only Nepal Trip Day 6: around Lo Manthang A Women Only Nepal Trip
Day 6: around Lo Manthang

Another day in Upper Mustang, and what a mix of fun, dust, and jaw-dropping views.

Today was meant to be an easy one — less riding, more exploring. But, as always, “easy” in Nepal has its own definition.
We left in the morning and hit the road… or rather off-road. The winding, narrow trail full of corrugations, rocks, and sand took us all the way up to 4,660 m above sea level — to the highest golf course in the world!

The view from up there? Unreal. The Annapurna Range in full glory, snow peaks sparkling under the sun. The bikes were clearly feeling the altitude — a bit short on oxygen — and so were we...

We played around a bit on the meadow, enjoying the moment, and then moved on to explore the ancient Jhong Caves.

After lunch back at the hotel, we switched gears and went… shopping! Or rather, wandering through the maze of Lo Manthang’s narrow streets — peeking into tiny shops, watching local life unfold, and occasionally getting properly lost. We even found a little local café before heading back for dinner and a well-earned rest.

Tomorrow, we start heading south again. 

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It's official! Today marks the beginning of a br It's official! 

Today marks the beginning of a brand-new adventure as Hopper Garage officially opens its doors!

For years, many of you have followed our travels, our adventures, and the workshop stories behind them. Throughout all those kilometres, one thing has always been constant—Joris' passion for motorcycles and keeping them ready for whatever comes next.

That passion has now become Hopper Garage.

Adventure and rally bikes are at the heart of what we do, whether it's servicing, repairs, upgrades, or getting your bike ready for the next big trip. But no matter what you ride, you're always welcome.

If you're looking for honest advice, quality work, and someone who understands what it's like to depend on your motorcycle far from home, we'd be happy to help.

The easiest way to reach Joris is by using the WhatsApp button on the Hopper Garage Facebook page.

Here's to new beginnings, exciting projects, and helping more riders get out there and enjoy the ride.

See you in the garage! 

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