<img src="http://www.worldrider.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/carla-king-podcast-1030x703.jpg" alt="carla-king-podcast" width="1030" height="703" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-6027" /><h3>Carla King Visits WorldRider Studios And Shares Miss Adventurer Tales, Traveling China, Sidecars & Self Publishing</h3>
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What a pleasure to host and try to entertain the queen of sidecars, the country's leading expert in self-publishing and an extraordinary adventure motorcyclist–Miss Adventuring, Ms. Carla King.
True to form, my own cat, Ms. Dar es Salaam, needed the attention of Carla, so before the podcast recording began, a few moments of "Dar Time" were spent in the California Sun.
I've known Carla for nearly ten years. Perhaps the original moto-traveler blogger, Carla is legendary for not only her writing, riding, and spirit, but also for her acumen and support to many in the area of self-publish.
Carla's latest enterprenerual expression is <a href="http://authorfriendly" target="_blank">Author Friendly</a>. There's so much here for aspiring authors, travelers and more. Check it out. And be sure to like Carla King on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/missadventuring" target="_blank">Facebook</a> to stay tuned for all the latest in adventure motorcycling, <a href="http://selfpubbootcamp.com" target="_blank">self-publsihg boot camps</a> and retreats and more.
But don't miss her amazing books, <a href="http://selfpubbootcamp.com" target="_blank">self-publishing boot camp</a> and her writing, among many places on PBS. If you're an author looking to explore options of self-publishing but with the aid of an expert, check out Carla's latest venture <a href="http://authorfriendly.com" target="_blank">Author Friendly</a>#24 Carla King, Sidecar Queen, China & More
Ok. So you know I traveled around the world for three years alone—on a motorcycle. And I really didn't see everything. There are still plenty of places waiting for my visit. Or at least I'd like to think so. Truth is, there are a lot of places I'm waiting to visit. But that's besides the point.
I was in Ethiopia on my motorcycle sometimes in the Spring of 2008. On a desolate stretch of a dusty dirt road between Gondar, Ethiopia and the Sudan border, I ran into to bicyclists from Finland. Though our meeting was short, our time was rich. Sometimes connections are made in seconds, sometimes connections take years to be real. Jukka, then a 30 year old bicyclist with nearly 2 years traveling experience around the world, and I connected. Three years later he finally makes it to the United States and takes me up on my lifelong offer to put him up and share time here in Southern California. In August he and another world-riding Finnish bicyclist planeed to rendezvous in Southern California: here in Encinitas at my cottage by the ocean. Our time was rich again. And we shared stories, photos and great food and conversation. Before these two legends returned to their bicycling journey, I pulled them asisde in my studio for a one-of-a-kind podcast. In this hour-plus long interview I ask the hard questions. And I'm surprised, yet comforted by their answers.
Take the time to listen to Jukka and Lukas discuss traveling, motivation, being away from home and loneliness. I think the insight is inspirational.
iTunes Music Store Check out their websites for further inspiration, too! Jukka: jukkasalminen.com Lukas: safebiking.wordpress.com 
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#21 WorldRider Podcast Redux 11.11.09
Originally Produced and Published on November 11, 2009
Solo world traveler motorcycle adventurer Allan Karl returns with a new edition of the WorldRider Podcasts. Though back in the states for nearly a year, Karl discusses his upcoming speaking engagements and multimedia presentations and plans for publishing.
11.11.09
#20 Buenos Aires | Dakar Motos – Traveler’s Telling Stories
Originally Produced and Published on March 15, 2007
The Ides of March (Caesar Beware)
Motorcycle travelers all over the world meet and swap stories at the legendary adventure traveler hangout Dakar Motos in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Through a series of amazing coincidences Allan connects for the third time during his journey with fellow Californian motorcyclists Adam Pate. Listen to Adam relate his tale to WorldRider, Allan Karl, of getting stuck on the Salar de Uyuni. Sitting at Dakar Motos Allan and Adam relish in the funny outcome that ultimately could’ve prevented days of heartache and painstaking work for Adam Pate and his 2002 KLR 650.
03.15.07
#19 Breaking Out of Bolivia | Welcome to Chile
Originally Produced and Published on December 4, 2006
Finally after enduring a broken leg, badly sprained ankle and ligament strained and twisted knee, WorldRider, Allan Karl, finally takes the road out of Bolivia. From the largest and highest in altitude salt lake in the world, Allan takes a dirt road out of Bolivia. In search of better roads, Allan is quite suprised to learn that in this part of Chile the roads are more challenging yet the vistas and the isolate desolation taxes his riding skills and mental acuity.
#18 12,000 Feet In The Middle of Nowhere
Originally Produced & Published on December 1, 2006
With lightning storms blazing the evening sky and the most impressive array of starts they’ve ever seen, WorldRider, Allan Karl and fellow motorcyclist Andy Tiegs, sit on the largest and highest in altitude salt flat in the world on the Bolivian Altiplano and discuss their respective journeys to this magical place by motorcycle. After traveling more than 15,000 miles and visiting twelve countries along the way, these two motorcyclists achieve part one of a lifelong dream.
12.01.06
#17 Quit Your Job & Travel. | Uyuni, Bolivia
Originally Produced and Published on November 30, 2006
What implores someone to quit their job and take time to see the world? Allan Karl while on his solo motorcycle journey meets and discusses the passions of travel with new friends he meets on the road. Meet a new cast of characters as this WorldRider journey of adventure and discovery continues.
11.30.06
#16 Uyuni, Bolivia | The Night Train & Thanksgiving Pizza 11.28.06
Originally Produced and Published on November 28, 2006
With his bike running again, Allan boards the night train for Uyuni, Bolivia. Wandering the streets of this dusty outpost on the fringe of the largest and highest salt flat in the world, he runs into three other motorcyclists — including his past riding partner, Jeremiah. At the famed Minuteman Pizza restaurant in the Totoni Hotel these motorcyclists share the stories and dreams as they plan to tackle the Salar de Uyuni.
11.28.06
#15 Commotion in Cochabamba, Bolivia | Keep On Truckin'
Originally Published and Produced on November 18, 2006
Traveling to Oruro, Bolivia by truck, Allan Karl along with his BMW Motorcycle (Doc) try to make time while his ankle and knee mend. His driver Miguel and the owner of the truck confront difficulties in Cochabamba where protesters of have blocked the main highway. Listen to the commotion as Allan tries to get to the bottom of the reason behind the blockage. This is bi-lingual as the interviews are again in Spanish.
11.18.06
#14 #14 Santa Cruz, Bolivia | Making Friends. Getting Things Done.
Originally Produced and Posted on November 13, 2006
Hobbling around Santa Cruz, Bolivia with a bum knee and sprained ankle, Allan makes friends with an ex-Auto Rally champion of Bolivia who helps him get his bike fixed and a agent and specialist in customs and immigration who works hard to legalize Allan’s motorcycle so he can safely continue his journey through Bolivia without fear of penalty or worse. He only has a few more days in Santa Cruz until he loads Doc on a truck and makes his trek to the Salar de Uyuni. This PodCast is bi-lingual as the interviews are in Spanish.
11.14.06