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How to Rent a Motorcycle in Germany: The Complete Guide for International Riders
Planning to ride Europe on two wheels but not sure where to start? Germany is one of the best bases you can choose for a motorcycle adventure. Great roads, a central location, top-notch rental bikes, and easy access to the Alps, Dolomites, Norway, the Balkans and more. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to rent a motorcycle in Germany – from licences and insurance to cross-border rules, best regions to ride, and whether you should go it alone or

Oliver
Dec 30, 20259 min read


Portugal Grand Tour 2025 – Solo Scouting Run and a Country That Exceeded Every Expectation
I just wrapped up a solo scouting tour through Portugal, and I'm still buzzing from it. This was a compressed eight-day run to test the routing and accommodations for the upcoming official guided tour next year—the Portugal Grand Tour. After careful planning, I tested a few different tracks to really nail down the final tour route that will be the basis for the 2026 guided tour. And let me tell you: Portugal was an incredible surprise. Why Portugal? I've been planning this to

Oliver
Oct 25, 20253 min read


Andalusia 2025 – End of Season, Full Crew, and the Perfect Scouting Run
This was the one we'd all been waiting for. The Andalusia tour was our end-of-season ride for 2025, and this time the crew was bigger—nine of us total. New friends, old friends, my brother, business partners—all together for the only time of year we can all drop everything and do what we love most: ride our motorcycles through some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. For me, it was also the final scouting tour—checking out the tracks, testing the accommodation, and fine-

Oliver
Oct 25, 20254 min read


ACT Italy 2025 – Gravel, Grit, and Big Smiles From Munich to the Adriatic
We wrapped up the season with a beauty: an on-/off-road run through the heart of Italy following the legendary Adventure Country Tracks. I had 2 great riders join the final guided tour of the year—an off-road adventure through the heart of Italy. The Adventure Country Track through Italy had a good amount of challenges waiting for us, but most importantly the chemistry between the group immediately clicked. Just a few days in it felt like riding with old friends. Being connec

Oliver
Oct 25, 20254 min read


Norway 2025 – Warm Weather, Wild Stories & a Truly International Crew
If you think of Norway and picture chilly fjord mornings and misty mountain passes, think again—this year’s Norway tour flipped the...

Oliver
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Central Alps Discovery 2025 – Full House, Wild Weather & 30 Legendary Passes
Group of motorcycle riders at the top of the Umbrail pass after it had snowed.

Oliver
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Dolomites Deluxe 2025 – Early Summer, Epic Passes & A Truly International Crew
If you want to know what makes the Dolomites so special for riders , this year’s tour was the perfect answer: a week of blue skies, warm...

Oliver
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Grand Tour French Alps 2025 – Great Roads, Great Riders & Riding Connected
Thirteen days, 3,700 km, and a pass list that reads like a rider’s bucket list. This year’s Grand Tour French Alps was a proper epic: ...

Oliver
Aug 8, 20254 min read


Mid-Season Review: Riding with Cardo – Real-World Group Communication on Tour
Cardo units transformed our guided motorcycle tours this season! Riders loved the enhanced safety, real-time communication, and boosted group camaraderie. From warning about road hazards to sharing laughs on the go, these comms are a game-changer. They make every ride safer, more connected, and way more fun. A must-have for any group adventure on two wheels!

Oliver
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Spirit of the Balkans 2025 – Great Roads, Great Riders & the Power of Communication
The first major guided tour of the 2025 season was everything a rider could hope for—and more. With eight riders from the USA, Canada,...

Oliver
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Kicking Off the 2025 Season: Sardinia, Curves & Camaraderie
This year’s touring season started with a bang—12 days, 3,500 kilometers, two great guys (Christian and Peter), and one motorcycle...

Oliver
Jun 6, 20253 min read


MotoVibes Travel Becomes Official Partner of Adventure Country Tracks e.V.
Berlin, May 2025 – MotoVibes Travel, known for delivering unforgettable motorcycle experiences across Europe’s most scenic routes, is...

Oliver
Jun 5, 20252 min read
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