Two new articles on South Africa by Indian Roadmaster published
Finally I’m on a roll with publication of stories about my 10-day road-test of the 2015 Indian Roadmaster in South Africa in May, 2015. I’ve written various versions of the...
Moto-journalist and Cuba expert Christopher P Baker to lead customized group motorcycle tours of Cuba for U.S. citizens
With so much newfound interest in Cuba combined with a general relaxation of rules and enforcement, it’s no wonder that many U.S. tour companies are pushing beyond the envelope...
National Geographic publishes my ‘Top 10 Motorcycle Rides in the USA’
National Geographic recently commissioned me to write up the ‘Top 10 Motorcycle Rides in the USA’ for the National Geographic Travel website: “The World’s Best Trips, Adventures and Places to Visit”....
South Africa by 2015 Indian Roadmaster
Well, the big day has arrived. Today I fly to Cape Town to spend two weeks riding a 2015 Indian Roadmaster around South Africa. The gem of the African continent...
PRESIDENT OBAMA EASES UP ON TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS TO CUBA
It’s long overdue, but today’s announcement by President Obama that he is reinstating formal diplomatic relations with Cuba after six decades in the cold is exhilarating. I congratulate the President...
Cuban Soul–Meet three Cubans who personify the nation’s charismatic spirit
Hollywood depictions of post-revolutionary Cuba–streets lined with vintage 1950s American cars; walls plastered with revolutionary slogans; ox-drawn plows tilling tobacco fields; sizzling salsa-filled nights–only hint at the country’s larger-than-life persona....
DOES U.S. INTERESTS SECTION IN HAVANA SCAM CUBAN VISA APPLICANTS?
Like many Cubans, Luis Enrique González was ecstatic when in January 2013 his government lifted the much-hated restrictions on freedom to travel abroad. He dreamed of visiting his father in...
Join me in Colombia for a special 12-day adventure motorcycle tour, Oct 7-18, 2015
Exciting news! In October 2015 I’ll lead a thrilling 12-day “Heart of Colombia” tour as Guest of Honor in the second of Motolombia’s ‘Motorcycle Legends’ tour series.In 2010 and 2011,...
Sensational 9-day group motorcycle tour in Cuba
I just returned from leading a sensational 9-day motorcycle tour of Cuba for Texas-based adventure motorcycle touring company MotoDiscovery. Wow! What a trip! Our program–officially a “people-to-people educational exchange”–was offered...
Cuba tours by motorcycle with ‘Travel with Rick Steves’ radio show
Listen to my radio interview on Cuba tours by motorcycle with ‘Travel with Rick Steves’ (Program 358)… http://bit.ly/1qIVxPt
