“If you tell yourself that you need more riding experience, more mechanical prowess, more tools, a better bike, and try to cover every single contingency you might face before setting out for a weekend on the bike by yourself, you'll likely never take a solo trip.” Solo TravelMotorcycle Motorcycle Quotes Book:Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring Source: Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring
“I believe we must each to follow our instincts and preferences on personal safety. Speaking for myself, I believe an ounce of caution is worth a pound of gunpowder.” WeaponsPersonal Safety Book:Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring Source: Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring
“Contrary to what the media tell us, I can certify that there are very few rapists, ax murderers, and meth lab motels out there on the open roads. Of course, they exist—and even one is too many—but ask yourself: if something terrible had just happened in your hometown, why would your "local" news be feeding you stories about a tragedy fifteen states away? Crime is down overall, folks. Breathe.” TravelingNews MediaSolo Travel Quotes Book:Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring Source: Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring
“Regardless of whether a relationship brings us joy or sorrow, each relationship gives us the opportunity to grow stronger, nobler, and more compassionate with ourselves and others.” GrowthRelationships Author:Tamela Rich
“When someone asks, "What do you do?” don't start with your occupation or family status. Instead, tell them about the "real you" with a spin. You might say, "Back home I'm run a coffee shop, but on this trip, I'm getting in touch with the part of me who wished she'd studied archeology.” TravelingMeeting New PeopleIntroductionsTravel Advice Book:Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring Source: Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring
“Sometimes you stay in a budget motel/cabin/hotel to save money, sometimes they’re the only thing available. If you find yourself in a room with questionable bedding and towels with nowhere else to go, fear not! Whether I pack my camping gear or not, I always travel with a bamboo sleeping sack (sometimes called a “sleeping bag liner”). It packs up to the size of a Chipotle burrito and protects you from scratchy sheets (among other hazards). Bamboo is one of the most comfortable fibers on the market, and is hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and antibacterial.” TravelingMotel RoomsMotel HellBamboo Fiber Book:Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring Source: Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring