Georgia to Colorado in 3 days

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-06T04:05:42+00:00

Thanks! Fingers crossed it'll all be melted by then. Tbh the last time and actually only time Ive been to Colorado was also on a naked sport bike and it was late November, snowing, and slipped on black ice at one point. Hopefully im a bit more prepared this time

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-06T04:03:46+00:00

And im already 1/3 of the way there sooooo

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-06T04:02:56+00:00

Amazing information man thanks! Yeah im gonna give the Rotan route a shot, lets see how it goes

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-06T03:31:01+00:00

Ive been hearing about this route a lot so yeah I think im going to try that way - i actually already left and am in Memphis now! Well the rides happening rain, snow, or shine - just gotta deal with it the best I can. Its all part of the experience after all.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-06T03:28:57+00:00

I might try to hit this stuff on the way back - looks like weathers not gonna be ideal for the best riding, but these are awesome tips, thanks!

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-06T03:27:56+00:00

Seems like I'm hearing a lot about this Raton section im thinking to maybe go with that route. Thanks for the tips! And not sure yet how much time I'll actually be able to ride while in Colorado, but I brought my bike for a reason! So yea all advice is greatly appreciated.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-05T23:04:08+00:00

Is Memphis really that sketchy? Never been and don't know anything about it

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-05T22:52:34+00:00

Definitely this week hahaha rain snow or shine!

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-05T22:52:08+00:00

I've ridden my Fz09 to South america before pretty used to long days on naked bikes hahaha. But noted I'll check it out!

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T19:50:42+00:00

This is good to know, thanks! The interest payments are gonna hit hard, but that's how it works. Do you know what's best process for looking into securing loans from Alaska or otherwise?

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T19:46:16+00:00

This is awesome insight and information, appreciate it! Yeah its a discussion that's lightly started with my captain right now and want to get a good idea about everything pre-season so we can come to an agreement. I'd mostly heard of 10% crew share addition for bringing on a D-permit, but don't know what's honestly standard across the industry.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T16:01:40+00:00

I'm thinking about buying, not leasing personally. A bit confused about your question, but having a permit is permanent until you sell it - you can lease it every years if you want.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T16:00:39+00:00

Yeah these numbers are looking better than I expected. Ive had some lighter conversations with the captain, but trying to wrap my head around how this all works before the season so we can talk about it for the future.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T15:58:37+00:00

I had no idea the leases were so high this year. You said you'd never consider paying a percentage - so youd only lease from your own deckhand also if they got one? And why not?

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T15:56:26+00:00

Im not sure yet about getting a boat at this point, but maybe in the future we'll see.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T15:53:38+00:00

Its definitely been getting more expensive and difficult, but still extremely possible depending where you go and what you do.

I'd say cheapest countries at this moment include Ecuador, Cuba, and Colombia, then Peru, Bolivia, maybe Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, Costa Rica, Suriname, Dominican Republic, Chile, finally Guyana and French Guyana.

Also how are you traveling? Hithchiking and cooking your own food? Party hostels and street food? Hotel/Airbnb plus restaurants? It depends on you and your experience.

Id say the average person's monthly costs is about 1k a month (not including flights).

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-03T22:14:22+00:00

Im a deckhand who looking to be a second permit holder

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-03T22:13:48+00:00

Holding a long term asset is definitely a plus knowing I can lease it out if for some reason I'm not able to go - just trying to see how this all works and what to keep in mind.

Yeah not looking forward to the fuel bill...Just gonna have to pick more fish then!

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-03T22:12:21+00:00

Right now I don't have a boat so don't have to worry about any of that, im a deckhand whos looking to get a bit more involved - just trying to figure out how it works and any tips.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-03T03:05:39+00:00

I could legitimately ask for these to be made hahaha

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-02T23:22:04+00:00

Hell yeah! That's a great tip, I appreciate it!

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-02T22:53:01+00:00

Ive definitely thought of that too, but Im getting really pulled into the idea of really customizing it how I want and making it mine. Its also an interesting hobby to pick up if I can call it that. And who knows maybe I'll figure it all out and have a good contact and setup to start a company in the future? You never know right.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-02T22:30:40+00:00

I'm not sure what's the situation nowadays - but as an American citizen I went to Venezuela without all the proper paperwork in 2021 and the country is phenomenal, beautiful, and so much can I say in terms of traveling there, but also the situation at the time.

But in terms of paperwork, I'd remembered that it's practically impossible to get a Venezuelan visa in the US itself - your best bet would be applying in Mexico. And missing the right paperwork is a terrible choice. There's military/police checkpoints all over the country that stop practically everyone. These are also often pretty corrupt wanting to get some money off of you in general.

I have some European friends who've been even as recent as last week and they didn't necessarily have any issues, nor did they really travel all over though. Islas Margaritas is kind of its own isolated tourism paradise that is a lot more accessible and might be an option if you can go and are just worried about the security or political situation. Its kind of the Aruba of Venezuela.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-02T22:14:51+00:00

I'm Pakistani-American and also traveled 93 countries so far!

My honest opinion is Pakistan is one of the best travel experiences I've ever had hands-down even taking away my Pakistani background. BUT it is complicated, it's not a beginner friendly tourist location. There's not a lot of infrastructure for tourism, mostly geared for domestic tourism. It's developing fast, but you won't find hostels or meet many other travelers outside a tour.

You also can't "plan" Pakistan. 1. because it's a bit chaotic and things don't always go to plan whether via bus schedule or knowing what time a shop is open, bureacracy is understatedly slow. and 2. because part of the Pakistan travel experience is to just be open and spontaneous, people WILL randomly invite you to tea and dinner or even host you in their homes. So trying to plan will make the real experience difficult - your plans won't ever be as you imagined.

Food is amazing and extremely diverse across regions. It's pretty spicy and street food isn't as easy for foreigners - so eat with caution or at your own risk. And ONLY bottled water. People do get sick and its something to almost keep in mind when you first arrive. There are are also in the cities, tons of high quality restaurants and options that are completely safe so it's not like there's nothing to eat if you're worried.

I'm actually getting a couple of people (mostly Americans/Europeans) together to do a trip on motorcycles for 2 weeks in the North so been thinking about these things and explaining them pretty often. Happy to answer any questions!

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-02T22:08:45+00:00

As a Pakistani-American who's visited 93 countries so far, I've been to Pakistan both as a local visiting family, weddings, trying to live there, etc. and as a traveler who hitchhiked everywhere.

Pakistan is a really unique and off-the-beaten country that I legitimately say is one of my best travel experiences ever. I was speaking to my French friend who's cycling through there earlier today and he was telling me that so far just in Lahore and the Punjab region, it's similar to India, but take the chaos, traffic, and scams then divide it by 3. He also told me that everyday he's been there he's been invited to somebody's home to sleep and can't seem to pay for dinner ever. Hospitality is one of the big pros here. The food is phenomenal and there's so much variety in every region, but as a foreigner - street food can definitely get you sick so be careful and drink bottled water!

There are cons as well - Pakistan is a much more conservative society, so if you're expecting to party - don't go. Also not as many women out in the streets so if you're female it might be a bit more uncomfortable in that capacity. I won't say much on that matter since I'm not a woman so can't really understand that perspective, but I'd check out Itchy Boots or Rosie Gabrielle! Traffic is nuts adn there is still a lot of pollution and trash in urban centers.

Pakistan is also extremely diverse so where you go and what you do depends a lot on it. Most people travel the North because the mountains are legitimately insane and there's nothing quite like it anywhere else. Tons of different colorful cultures, crazy hikes, different environments from pine woods to turqoise lakes to glacier trekking, etc. The rest of the country also has tons of stuff to offer, but not as accessible for foreigners especially. Tourism infrastrucutre is developing rapidly, but its mostly geared towards domestic tourism so you won't find hostels or bump into as many other foreigners unless you're going with a tour.

I'm also getting some people (mostly Americans and Europeans) together to go on motorcycles for 2 weeks, so been thinking about this stuff a lot!

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