This section will grow with time and is divided up in to:

• Travel tips and country difficulties
• Vehicle problems
• Equipment check lists

Travel tips and country difficulties:

Be vigilant, relax and treat people with respect. Smile and talk nicely to officials in all countries. Stay within the law. Learn at least a little bit of the language of the country you are in. Don't flash your cash. These small steps will help you have a hassle free journey. If you are unlucky and suffer difficulties:

• Don't panic - remain calm
• Don't be a hero, especially if weapons are involved
• For UK citizens the Foreign and Commenwealth Office has lots of travel advice
• Take out appropriate travel insurance to cover hospital treatment, medical evacuation and any activities, including adventure sports, in which you plan to participate
• Before travelling> overseas register your travel and contact details online or at the local British embassy, high commission or consulate once you arrive, so they can contact you in an emergency
• Obey the law. Consular assistance cannot override local laws, even where local laws appear harsh or unjust by British standards.
• Make copies of your passport details, insurance policy, travellers cheques, visas and credit card numbers. Carry one copy in a separate place to the originals and leave a copy with someone at home or with someone you trust
• Check to see if you require visas for the country or countries you are visiting or transiting. Be aware that a visa does not guarantee entry.
• Check with health professionals for information on recommended vaccinations or other precautions and find out about overseas laws on travelling with medicines.
• Ensure your passport has at least six months’ validity from your planned date of return to the UK. Some countries will refuse entry on arrival and some airlines will not allow passengers to board flights if their passport does not meet this requirement. Before travelling, you should contact the Embassy or High Commission of each country you intend to visit to confirm the entry requirements
• Leave a copy of your travel itinerary with someone at home and keep in regular contact with friends and relatives while overseas.
• Before departing the UK check whether you are regarded as a national of the country you intend to visit. Research whether holding dual nationality has any implications for your travel

Vehicle problems:

Don't try bodging before you go. This motorbike was on it's way to Turkey when it blew up because of a bodge on the exhaust before departure. The driver was lucky to escape with his life.

Equipment check lists:

• Passport
• Visas
• Money
• Medical travel insurance
• Vehicle log book, insurance documents
• Driving licence and international driving licence
• Carnet - check status, not all countries require you to carry a carnet (eg Russia and Mongolia to not require carnet as of January 2010)
• Vehicle spares (see separate list)