How to Avoid Trouble When Traveling by Motorcycle

Image: Elsebie and Michnus Olivier

Fifteen years on the road—and no major disasters. Elsebie and Michnus Olivier of PikiPiki Overland share how they’ve dodged mechanical meltdowns, sketchy border crossings, and costly mistakes while traveling by motorcycle —including one tense moment in Sudan that could have gone very wrong. Is it luck… or a skill you can learn?

About Michnus And Elsebie Olivier - PikiPiki Overland
In 2010, Michnus and Elsebie Olivier embarked on a motorcycle journey around the world, starting with a trip through Africa. Since then, they have continued their travels, sharing their stories and offering valuable advice on motorcycle travel. You can keep up with their adventures and learn more about them on their website, PikiPiki Overland.


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Posted on August 14, 2025 and filed under Women Motorcycle Riders, Travel Tips.