I had to remain extra alert and cautious, while riding through the night being careful not to draw any extra attention to myself on the roads. “Every road trip presents a unique style of challenge, but then again, it’s these challenges that make the entire ride interesting, amongst them all, one of the most challenging rides would be attempting the SaddleSore Ride, which is riding for 1600kms in 24 hours, and I attempted this all alone, riding from Bangalore – Pune – Bangalore. It’s very challenging but they sense of achievement you get from driving through Alaska is worth it.” – – Tushar and Sanjay “Alaska has one of the most remote terrains in the world and one of the most challenging to drive in…We saw bears, the Northern Lights, we crossed the Arctic line while we were there. It was challenging, but super fun.” – Sankara “Traveling India by motorcycle all alone. What’s the most challenging road trip you’ve done? Tushar and Sanjay are currently planning a trip with Byond across India to Bangkok, via Myanmar It’s really more the journey than the destination that makes it all the more interesting to us. In a car, it’s you and the road and freedom to take in whatever you like along the way. When you fly, you miss out on all of that, when you are on a train, you can’t stop where you want. By traveling on roads, you get to experience every emotion that city has to offer.īecause, to coin an adage, there is no better way to see the world than through your windscreen. It gives the opportunity to get to know many off-beat places, camp and explore places that are not just made famous by tourists but also follow suggestions made by locals, all the tea shops and the different cuisines, and so much more. Traveling by motorcycle on a road is a very personal experience. Usually places are customized for tourists – the countryside is not.Ĭhithra Priya, Supergirl to the Rescue, only Indian female motorbike rider to be Saddle Sore certified Travelling by road allows you to go deep into the countryside and meet people living in little villages, eating local food and spending time with them – this is the best way to really experience the essence of a country. Tushar Agarwal and Sanjay Madan, founders of Adventures Overland But, when I do have time at hand, I choose the road trip option as it allows me to enjoy smaller places in between the destinations, makes you live the journey instead of the destination and make connections with the local people. Usually, I do not have any prejudice to any commute modes. Sankara Subramanian, Blogger, Be On The Road Why do you choose to travel by road and not other modes? Here, they share a mix of their discoveries, tips and inspiration to hit the road. Amidst the excitement and adventure, there’s a whole bunch of essential stuff that you must make note of – and who else would know better than India’s most seasoned roadtrippers. With any luck, you'll be rescued before you've even had a chance to send a message in a bottle.There’s no better feeling than driving towards the open horizon in a car or on a bike, the wind in your hair, and a new adventure waiting around every bend in the road. Get to the highest terrain possible and aim the object to reflect the sun onto passing ships or airplanes. Use a mirror or a piece of shiny metal to signal faraway rescuers. If you've got enough materials, spell out "S-O-S" – the international distress signal – in an uninhabited area. Make your display contrast with the ground and as large as possible, so passing aircraft can see it. Get the attention of rescuers by arranging rocks, leaves, or clothes into geometric patterns like triangles, circles, and Xs. It's an internationally recognized distress signal. If possible, build three fires in a straight line with about 100 feet between the fires. Make a fire the old-fashioned way and use it to signal for help. Choose a spot with some shade but one that'll still allow you to spot potential rescue planes or ships. While there's still daylight, set up a shelter. The rags will absorb dew, which can be wrung out for drinking water. You can also tie rags around your ankles and walk through grass or weeds before sunrise. Search inland for a stream or pond, or collect rainwater using large leaves. Authorities may be able to work with your wireless provider to narrow down your location and send a rescue team. If you're lucky enough to have a cell phone with reception and battery power, call for help and let them know roughly where you were before washing up. Whether your plane made a crash landing or your ship got lost on a three-hour tour, now you're stranded on a remote island.
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