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WorldRider Journeys Around The World On A Motorcycle

Travel Around The World—Adventures with WorldRider Allan Karl & Special Guests Join Allan and his globetrotting guests as he travels the world alone on his motorcycle. Host of the new television series "Food Explorer" Allan shares insight, meets fascinating people, discovers unique food and explores cultures all around the world. When not traveling Allan takes listeners around the world through the tales and experiences of other extraordinary world travelers, engaging in lively conversation while sharing extraordinary tales from exotic locales and travel tips and insight everyone can use.
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WorldRider Podcast Edition
Around The World On A Motorcycle | Adventure Travel

Dec 4, 2006

#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.

Dec 1, 2006

#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

Nov 30, 2006

#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

Nov 28, 2006

#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

Nov 18, 2006

#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

Nov 14, 2006

#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

Nov 8, 2006

#13 Salar de Uyuni  |  Is It In Our Future? 11.08.06

Originally Produced and Posted on November 8, 2006

Time is running out. The weather is changing. Allan must remain in Santa Cruz to allow is ankle and knee to heal. Jeremiah must move on and visit the Jesuit Missions where just a few days ago Allan had his second accident while touring Bolivia. Jeremiah goes, returns and goes again while they discuss the prospects of seeing perhaps the #1 site in South America: The Salar de Uyuni.

11.08.06

Nov 5, 2006

#12 WorldRider Podcast: Santa Cruz Bolivia Unlikely Change of course

Originally Produced and Posted on November 5, 2006

It’s hot in Santa Cruz. Jeremiah recovers from his asado food poisoning and recalls the shady digs we stayed in Vallegrande. Allan recalls events of the first week that once again change the course of his journey. In the 12th episode of the WorldRider podcasts they sit in Santa Cruz over unlikely Italian food lamenting Allan’s latest fateful day.

Nov 4, 2006

#10 WorldRider Podcast: Walking the Streets of Vallegrande

Originally Produced and Posted on November 4, 2006

It’s the middle of Dias de las Muertas and Allan is in Vallegrande, Bolivia — the final resting spot for Che Guevara’s body after he was executed by Bolivian troops under orders from the C.I.A. The streets are noisy with music, people hustling about and a groups of motorcyclists eager to join a caravan of like minds to follow in the footsteps of Ché’s last days. While Jeremiah recovers from his stomach ailment Allan wanders the streets and contemplates what’s next on his adventurous journey.

Nov 3, 2006

 

Join Allan and Jeremiah
Watch the latest WorldRider Video PodCast as Allan & Jeremiah tackle a few water crossings, cruise the wild route from Sucre to Santa Cruz in this exciting and moving two minute motorcycle music video. Featuring new music from Eric Clapton & J.J. Cale, these two motorcyclists Ride The River – to the other side. The footage includes hand hold moving shots and stationary shots from water, mud and rock crossings in the Bolivian Andes. Enjoy this one!

For those of you subscribed to the iTunes WorldRider page, you should see the movie there now. Otherwise, you can simply watch it here inside this blog post. This has also been posted to my YouTube page along with a few other videos.

Nov 2, 2006

#8 WorldRider Podcast: First Day Woes

Originally Published November 2, 2006

This special PodCast comes live from our campsite out on the campasino in rural Central Bolivia. The day started out smooth and on pavement. But how we ended up camping off the main road can only be told through the words, pictures and sounds on this website. Tune in and join the wild ride of our woes on my first day back on this WorldRider journey.

Listen to the PodCast by clicking the PodCast icon below. If you use iTunes, subscribe to my PodCasts. Simply go to the iTunes Music Store, search for WorldRider and when my iTunes page pops up click the subscribe button.

 

Here are some photos that didn’t make the narrative post. I’ve kept them small so they’ll load quicker. Click to see the real action.

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Oct 30, 2006

Just off the main Plaza and across from the Catedral in downtown Sucre a street is lined with cafés and bars. Whether mototravelers, backpackers or tourists on guided jaunts, if you stop in Sucre you will find yourself here. Perhaps the most popular among all groups – including locals – is Joy Ride Cafe. Founded in 2001 by Dutch-born Gert van der Meijden, Joy Ride is Sucre’s central meeting point for travelers. They offer mountain bike tours, paragliding, guide tours and more. Gert has been in Bolivia for more than seven years and as such is extremely familiar with Sucre and the entire country. I met with Gert several times over the two weeks I spent in Sucre and had the opportunity to interview him for a WorldRider PodCast edition. You can download the PodCast here or by click the icon. For those of you subscribing to my PodCasts in iTunes, it should be available for download.

Every night I stopped by Joy Ride Cafe the place was packed. A fine tuned bar and restaurant offering local recipes as well as those traditional “gringo” meals for the less adventurerous world diner. A very successful business with three levels, the first a traditional bar with a unique loft, the second a courtyard patio with natual lighting, and the top floor is a tony lounge where on certain days of the week travelers lounge in giant bean bag cheers sipping beer or exotic drinks to large screen feature films.

You’d think Gert had it all here. But I learnd is ready to take on a new challenge. Not that Bolivia doesn’t interest him anymore, but he’s ready to move on. That’s why he’s looking to sell Joy Ride Cafe. Though not officially on the market, he revealed his desires during our meetings. I’m sure some ambitious world traveler would find the prime real estate and very successful business an interesting proposition.

 

Joy Ride Lounge

The upstairs lounge at Joy Ride Cafe in Sucre, Bolivia.

 Jeremiah Gert Reviewing Maps


Going over GPS waypoints with Gert at Joy Ride Cafe.

 


Downstairs bar at Joy Ride.

Oct 28, 2006

#6 Worldrider Podcast: Sucre: Bolivia Dinner Conversations

Originally Produced & Posted on October 28, 2006

This edition features an interview with a lovely local college student in Sucre and comments from my favorite restaurant in Sucre, El Chaqueno.

If you don’t speak or understand Spanish, just skip along to the second half. This PodCast weighs in at less then fifteen minutes.

Oct 22, 2006

Yeah. Yeah. I know. The last PodCast was a bit long winded. But it had been a long time and there was much to say. But you’ll like this movie – guaranteed. As such I suggest no fears, I’m on a mission to produce more content instead of long content. This is the start!

Sucre is a fantastic colonial South American city. I can honestly say that it is the most tranquil and easy going city I’ve been in South America. Today I spent a good part of the day roving the market, trekking through the streets and sitting in the Plaza simply watching people and taking pictures. I’ll share more of this in my next post.

For now, check out my quick ten minute movie:

 

Oct 14, 2006

WorldRider Podcast #4 - You Can Always Go Back

Originally Produced & Published on October 14, 2006

There’s so much to write about. So little time. But this too will change. Meanwhile, I invite you to listen and/or download my latest PodCast. In this episode I discuss the preparations, updates and the plan to return to my journey. Please tune in and post a comment here on the blog. The photos, writing and many more interesting PodCasts will follow in the coming months. Stay tuned!

Bolivia. Here I come!

 

Mar 31, 2006

WorldRider Podcast #3 - Memorable Places & Faces. Speed. And The Ugly American Myth.

Originally Produced & Published on March 31, 2006

Join Allan Karl with his guests Teri & Chuck Bruno as they point hard questions at WorldRider about speed, memorable events, technology and more. Longtime friends of Allan, Teri & Chuck grill him while sharing a bottle of wine about the first seven months and 22,000 miles in this 30 minute PodCast episode of the WorldRider Journey of Adventure & Discovery.

 

3/31/06

Mar 21, 2006

WorldRider Podcast #2 - What's Going on With Big Al?

Originally Produced and Published on March 21, 2006

Flying in from New York City for a weekend and PodCast interview is my special guest extraordinaire, Mr. Tim Amos. Tim checks in on my recovery, rehabilitation and plans to finish what I set out to do.

 

3/21/2006

Please join Tim and I for a 20 minute update on WorldRider and more.

Feb 17, 2006

WorldRider Podcast #1 – Travels From The Sickbed

Originally produced and published on February 17, 2006

It took a broken leg and a medivac return to the United States to get the first WorldRider PodCast up and published. Want to know why it took so long? You’ll have to download it and listen.


Truthfully, this is really a non-official first PodCast here on WorldRider. I did this very quickly from my recovery bed using simply my Macintosh PowerBook G4 and a microphone and whatever software I found on my computer.

But I’m inspired and will incorporate more stories, guests and phone in interviews from riders all over the world. So subscribe to WorldRider and enjoy the ride.

 

WRP - 2/17/2006

 

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