CHRIS SCOTT
With all you need to know in one book and now in its 3rd decade, the 6th edition of AMH is the best yet
Every red-blooded motorcyclist dreams of making the Big Trip this comprehensive manual will make that dream a reality. Timbuktu to Kathmandu or Patagonia to Mongolia, whether you're planning your own Big Trip or just enjoy reading about other people's adventures, this book is guaranteed to illuminate, entertain and, above all, inspire.
Fully-revised 6th edition
Practical information Essential documentation, ten overland machines rated, preparation and gear for riding in or across the countries of the developing world (the AM Zone) as well as dealing with culture shock, borders, robbery, medical emergencies, accidents, shipping, navigation, wild camping, highway and off-road riding, fault diagnosis plus filming and also overlanding on quads.
Trans-continental route outlines Across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Improved mapping shows overland routes.
Tales from the Saddle Spoke-bending moto adventures from the earliest two-wheel pioneers to contemporary first-hand accounts from India, Morocco, South America, Pakistan and Siberia.
More information at www.adventure-motorcycling.com
Read interview with Chris by Into the Wild http://gapyearblog.org.uk/blog/2012/9/6/into-the-wild-meets-chris-scott-adventure-travel-writer.html
Read an Excerpt:
Contents list
AMH history
Introduction
Planning
Choosing a motorcycle
Life on the road
Sample route outline (Darien Gap)
Tales from the Saddle (sample)
