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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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    Caucasus Tour 2013: 6,500 Kilometres, Three Weeks and a Few Lessons Along the Way

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    ACT Greece – The Trip That Refused to Follow the Plan (2026)

    by ADV Hoppers 8 October 2026
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Here's our little recap of Day 2 at the RIDE Moto Festival. And no, the evening concert is not there 😉

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**ADV Hoppers Archive: Caucasus Tour 2013** The a **ADV Hoppers Archive: Caucasus Tour 2013**

The archives are officially open! 

And we're starting with a journey that, back in 2013, I described as "the trip of my life."

Three weeks, 6,500 kilometres, six motorcycles and a group of people I barely knew before departure. The destination? Georgia, Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

There were spectacular mountains, ancient monasteries, unforgettable encounters, challenging roads and quite a lot of mud. There were also approximately 12 motorcycle falls , a damaged pannier, occasional tears of frustration and plenty of laughter.

It wasn't always easy. And I definitely wasn't always enjoying myself. But looking back, I wouldn't change a thing.

This trip taught me a lot about riding, travelling with others and, perhaps most importantly, myself.

And there's another reason this story feels special today: part of our route took us through Nagorno-Karabakh, a region whose political and human reality has changed dramatically since our visit.

I've dug out my original Polish travel diaries, skipped the daily breakfast reports and turned them into one longer story.

Full story on **ADVHOPPERS.EU** — link in bio (IG) / link below (FB).

*Old Roads. New Stories.*

[Agata]

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VIETNAM – FIRST IMPRESSIONS! No business class up VIETNAM – FIRST IMPRESSIONS!

No business class upgrade, unfortunately, but the flights went smoothly, the luggage arrived, and even my battered toe survived the journey. So I'd call that a success! 

Our first introduction to Vietnam was the traffic in Hanoi. The one-hour drive from the airport to the hotel gave us plenty of time to observe the fascinating chaos on the streets. Somehow, it all seems to work!

After dropping our luggage, we went straight out for a beer and something to eat. And somehow ended up on the famous Hanoi Train Street, where the train passes so close to the cafés that you literally have to pull your table closer to yourself to let it through. Once the train is gone, the tables move back out and life continues as if nothing happened. Absolutely surreal! 

Some of the girls called it a night, while the rest of us decided that one more beer (or perhaps two...) at a nearby pub was a perfectly reasonable idea.

We had ambitious plans to wake up early and watch the morning Tai Chi sessions by the lake. But when morning came, sleep won. No regrets. 

Instead, Kasia and I spent the late morning wandering around Hanoi's Old Quarter, soaking up the atmosphere, watching the street life and enjoying a lovely lunch.

And now we're waiting for the rest of the group to arrive. The official MotoBirds adventure kicks off this afternoon!

So far, Vietnam is treating us well. Let's hope it stays that way! 

[Agata]

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The Grand Finale One last day on the ACT Greece The Grand Finale 

One last day on the ACT Greece tracks.

A few more muddy ruts. A road that wasn't quite there anymore. A bridge we definitely couldn't use. And enough twists and turns to last us for a while. 

But kilometre by kilometre, we were getting closer.

And then there it was: Vikos Gorge.
After everything it took to even get to ACT Greece – and after almost giving up on the idea completely – standing there at the end felt pretty special.

We made it. ACT Greece: done. 

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VIETNAM, HERE I COME! (If I survive the preparatio VIETNAM, HERE I COME! (If I survive the preparations...) 

Tomorrow I'm flying to Vietnam for another women-only motorcycle adventure with MotoBirds. Nine days of riding through northern Vietnam, mountains, gravel roads, and hopefully plenty of unforgettable moments.

But apparently, the adventure decided to start a little earlier. With three near-heart attacks before departure. 

Heart attack 1: The disappearing passport. 

Last week, when Joris was preparing to return to the Netherlands, I noticed he'd accidentally picked up MY passport instead of his old one.

Imagine discovering that today, while packing for tomorrow's flight, with my passport happily sitting somewhere in the Netherlands.

Disaster narrowly avoided.

Heart attack 2: Where the hell is my riding gear?! 

Today, while preparing everything, I realised I couldn't find my enduro armour, knee protectors or riding pants.

Then it hit me. The last time I was at Hopper Garage in Javorník, I saw some gear hanging on a hook and assumed it belonged to Joris. Except his gear is blue. Mine is black.

Guess what colour the gear on the hook was?

So now I have an unplanned one-hour round trip to retrieve my own bloody equipment. Because apparently I leave things in places where I NEVER leave things. 

Heart attack 3: The international driving permit. 

I was absolutely sure mine was valid. Until I found it and discovered it had expired. Years ago.

Panic.

Then I remembered getting new permits for Nepal last year. Found them. Relief!

Until I noticed that one of them expired in October 2026. As in, LAST MONTH.

More panic.

Fortunately, Vietnam requires the Vienna Convention permit, and THAT one is still valid.

I think my heart rate is slowly returning to normal.

And now all I have to do is somehow fit everything into my 20 kg luggage allowance. Including my ridiculously heavy and bulky enduro boots. Easy, right? 

Vietnam, I'm coming! 

Assuming I find everything else I need before tomorrow.

[Agata]

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