Are you wanting to travel and not sure where to start? Are you daydreaming about hiking, hostels, and hotels but anxious about the journey?

On this episode, we’re joined by Melissa Rodway, world traveler, podcaster, and author. Melissa tells us about her book, travels through Asia and South America, how to travel with a partner or with groups, and how to size your adventure for your tastes and lifestyle.

Melissa’s Book:

https://www.amazon.com/People-You-Meet-Interesting-Characters-ebook/dp/B0F3V7NPW3

Follow Melissa:

https://www.instagram.com/fly_travel_media/

https://flyrodway.com/my-travel-stories/

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Takeaways:

Travel preferences can vary widely, from hostels to luxury hotels.

Travel experiences shape personal growth and understanding.

Recognizing travel burnout is crucial for a fulfilling journey.

Traveling with a partner can be rewarding but may limit social interactions.

Group trips offer camaraderie and unique social experiences.

Budgeting for travel is essential; saving and planning can enhance experiences.

Active travel, such as hiking and cycling, promotes physical well-being.

Cultural differences can greatly impact travel experiences and perceptions.

Writing about travel can be a challenging yet rewarding process.

Traveling with purpose adds meaning to the journey.

Do you feel like the internet is always trying to sell you something? Are you just getting into adventure and dual-sport motorcycle riding and aren’t sure where to start? Have you struggled to get a straight answer about ADV or dual-sport accessories on Facebook groups and forums?

In this episode, Drew and Andy unpack the bare essential ADV and Dual-Sport accessories riders should consider for their motorcycles based on their tastes and use-case, along with personal recommendations from racing & travel experience, including a lot of bad decisions. 

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Are you concerned about getting stuck in the woods or being broke down on the side of the road? Have you admitted defeat but still need to get the motorcycle back to safety?

In this episode, Mark and Drew unpack experiences with motorcycle breakdowns in the field, how riders can get the bikes up and running again, and when all other attempts fail, how to recover the motorcycle. 

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Want to know how to make a good motorcycle toolkit? Check out the link below:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5p6vDZHx6PB7otNLUghFk2?si=r-nS3f_KQE61UJ3s3V0g6g

Are you interested in purchasing an electric motorcycle but don't know where to start?

Returning guest and Communications Manager for Zero motorcycles, Bryan Campbell joins us to talk about electric motorcycle offerings from Zero. Bryan tells us about the DSR/X competing in the Builtwell 100, the other offerings from the Zero line-up, and a deeper dive into life on an electric bike and the details of the new XE and XB lineup.

Feeling Stuck in Your Riding Routine? Here’s How to Build a Motorcycle Bucket List That Inspires New Adventures.

If you want to accomplish a goal, write it down, and in this case, broadcast it to the world. Mark and Drew sit down to discuss their Motorcycle goals for 2026 as a "bucket list" of things they want to do before time runs out.

What's on your 2026 Moto Bucket List?

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Listen to the BRAP-i-sode

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It’s that time of year again; here in the Midwest, snow has already fallen, department stores look like peppermint factories, and we want to send Santa our Christmas list for us and all of our friends. Mark and Drew discuss their biggest gift ideas for Santa, their friend,s and family, and the best stocking stuffers for 2025.

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Cheyenne Ledyard is the host of the Palmetto ADV Rally in Cottageville, South Carolina. Cheyenne tells us about his riding experience, his passion for BBQ, starting a restaurant, returning to riding after the kids have grown, and building an ADV rally in the “low country”. 

Palmetto ADV Rally 2025 Tickets, Cottageville | Eventbrite

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Palmetto ADV Rally FB

Riding from A to B with Google Maps on a motorcycle seems easy enough, but following a complex route across rural America is another animal. Makr and Drew unpack their navigation history, how to get started, the best apps, pros and cons of apps vs. dedicated GPS, and more.

Tyler hosts the Buffaloe 500 Dual-Sport and Adventure motorcycle rides with Stoney Lonesome Motorcycle Club in Columbus, Indiana. Tyler tells us about his riding background, history of the club, and how to have the best time riding at the Buffaloe 500.

BUFFALOE 500 Dual Sport & Adventure RidesBuffaloe 500 on Facebook

Mark and Drew discuss the various Dual Sport motorcycles currently available at dealerships, good deals on gems in the used markets, the ideal dual sport bikes for overlanding travel, the best performance dual sport, the best value dual sport, and more.

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Bike List

https://motoadventurer.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ds-shootout-final.pdf

Shootout Sheet (excel in zip file)

https://motoadventurer.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ds-shootout-final.zip