ARR RAW round-table discussions with motorcycle adventure travellers - featuring Grant Johnson, Sam Manicom, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Brian Rix, Graham Field and Jim Martin.

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Understanding what counts as an emergency is crucial. Devices like SPOT and InReach let you call for help and alert others about your situation, potentially saving your life. But when do you really need rescue versus just some assistance? We discuss different methods for handling emergencies and consider how some countries charge for search and rescue. Planning ahead, like getting to know people on forums, could be helpful in areas where rescue costs money or isn't readily available. Additionally, we talk about micro adventures for those with limited time and tight budgets, exploring the best destinations for the most rewarding experience without breaking the bank.

Discussion:

What constitutes an emergency?

• SPOT and InReach devices allow you to call for help as well as send the message to a preprogrammed list of emails or texts. This could be a life saver or at least a huge hand if they know your route and make contact through forums or email with local people.

• At what point do you really require rescue, as opposed to just some help.

• What are some other methods of handling emergencies?

• Some countries bill for SAR? How does that affect your outlook?

• Should preplanning your adventure in case of a "situation” include, getting to know others on forums so you have someone to reach out to in areas where SAR may cost or be unavailable?

Riding the World in Two Weeks - Micro Adventures

• For people with normal jobs and limited vacation time, what are some ideas and considerations for a grand adventure on a tight time-budget.

Bang For The Buck

• Best destination for the money?

• What would you look for or what do you think is the best dest for the money and for experience.