Balkans

BMW GS rider in front of the Buzludzha Monument

Autumn Expedition Through the Shipka Pass

The decision came quietly, after four demanding years of off-road expeditions across Greece and the Balkans. Somewhere along the way, both my wife and my R1200GS had been sidelined—unintentionally,...

Central Bulgaria and the Shipka Pass

Embarking on a motorcycle adventure along the breathtaking Shipka Pass is an essential experience for enthusiasts eager to immerse themselves in stunning landscapes intertwined with rich historical...
BMW GS rider Giannis Marousakis at the Ak-Baital Pass in Tajikistan

Pamir Expedition – a Ride to the Edge of the World

Some journeys don’t announce themselves. They form quietly, like distant storms, and then they pull you toward them with a force that becomes impossible to ignore. For Giannis Marousakis, the Pamir...
Riders at the Durmitor National Park well-known ridge viewpoint, a natural window into the valley beyond.

West Balkans Overland: An Expedition Across Five Countries

Long friendships don’t announce their milestones. They reappear quietly, usually on the side of a road, next to motorcycles warming up in the morning light. Ours began in high school—three different...