A Chinese-built railway took most of the freight off the old road. What that did to Route 13 north of Vang Vieng is the best thing to happen to riding in Laos in twenty years.
Five sacred peaks, Mongolia’s highest ground and its longest glacier, where four countries almost touch. The far end of the Altai ride, and the last hour is not a road.
China’s 30-day visa-free entry covers most of Europe until the end of 2026, but Tibet still needs its own permit and a guide. What riders need to know.
Visa-free entry for 34 countries runs until 1 January 2027 and was renewed at the last minute last time. What it means for planning a 2027 steppe ride.
Gelephu International Airport now takes flights from abroad, and Bhutan’s visitor numbers are climbing. What a second gateway changes for a Bhutan ride.
A glacier collapse killed more than 1,400 people in August, a year after the Gen Z uprising. What it means for riding Nepal this autumn, honestly.
The 2026 monsoon closed hundreds of roads in Himachal Pradesh, the Manali-Leh highway included. What that means for autumn and for next season’s rides.
Ladakh passed its whole 2025 tourist count in eight months, hosted its first Bike Week and is reworking foreigner permits. What it means for your ride.
Bear sightings keep rising in Japan and tourist spots are adding deterrents. What it means for riders in Tohoku and Hokkaido this autumn.
Japan’s departure tax tripled in July 2026 and tax-free shopping becomes a refund in November. What the new costs add up to for a riding trip.
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