Posts filed under Border Crossings

26: Travel Emotions, Paying Your Bills & Best Border Crossings

When you're on a trip, you still need to look after home responsibilities, how do you do that when far from home? Have you ever had an "aha moment", when you realize just why you're doing this crazy trip? And sometimes travel can be a bit much and you start thinking about getting back home, should you end your trip? And what about border crossings? Are they really that scary?

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15: The Cost of Motorcycle Travel | Getting Prescription Drugs Across the Border

On this episode, Jim Martin and the RAW co-hosts talk about handling medications, how to get prescriptions filled, and more. And if you're planning on taking a motorcycle trip in the near future, they've got some great tips on what you need to consider when budgeting for your adventure.

Music: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob 2016 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/54272 "DIRT ROAD TRAVELER" Jason Shaw Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

2: Bribes, Bling and Medical Coverage for Travellers

We talk about bribes—whether it's a good idea or not, and how to handle situations where you're asked for one without spending too much. Then, we discuss how wearing flashy, expensive gear might change how people treat you while traveling and if it affects border crossings. We also touch on the importance of medical coverage for travelers, what you really need, and how to avoid common mistakes when buying insurance. Finally, we share tips on trusting foreign hospitals and picking the right hotel if you get sick during your trip.

Music: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob 2016 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/54272 "DIRT ROAD TRAVELER" Jason Shaw Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com