FAQ | One Lap Around
Find answers to all your FAQ about One lap Around. From why, where, to gear, to why I’m counting things, and everything else.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Q: Why are you doing this trip?
A: The quick answer is, I’ve always wanted to see the world. I’m going to do it while I still can. For a more detailed reason, checkout my About Page.
Q: What is your route?
A: I do not have a set in stone route yet, but it will be greatly influenced by the passions I plan to follow on my Adventure Travel Counts Page.
Q: Are you doing it alone our with someone else?
I will be riding solo.
Q: Why did you choose to do it on a motorcycle?
A: I chose a motorcycle for a couple of reasons. The first is deep down I always wanted to ride. The second is, being on a bike allows you to experience more than you would in a car.
Q: Why did you choose the Yamaha Tenere?
A: First off I love the way the bike looks. More importantly, it’s one of the more capable adventure bikes currently made. It’s been around forever and the engine is proven.
Q: How did you come up with the name Donkey for your bike?
A: This answer has many parts. 1) I love donkeys. 2) Donkey’s are good at carrying loads. 3) When I think about the type of companion I would want on a trip like this, I think about the movie “Skrek”, Donkey was a great companion. He was dependable, loyal, persistent, underrated, adaptable, optimistic, and brave. All great characteristics.
Q: How long do you expect your trip to be?
A: I plan to take my time, so I expect this to be a multi year adventure. 3+ years at minimum.
Q: How do you plan to afford this trip?
A: It will be a combination of selling assets I currently have, and hopefully income from things like YouTube, affiliate links, writing articles, and more.
GEAR
Q: Will you be modifying your bike at all?
A: Yes, I have many items I will be adding and replacing. To see all my gear choices, checkout my Gear Page.
Q: Where do you plan to sleeping?
A: I plan to tent camp whenever possible. I’ll be brining my hike experience with me on this trip.
Q: What if any luxury items are you bringing?
A: Camp chair and camp shoes. For the most part I’ll try to keep my gear to the absolute minimum.
Q: How do you plan to keep your electronics powered?
A: My bike has a USB, and I might add a second one. I’ll be using these while on the go, but I might bring a small solar panel as well. Outside of these, I’ll charge my devices at hotels/hostels and carry some power banks with me.
Questions about the Counts/Lists
Q: What are the Adventure Travel Counts?
A: The Adventure Travel Counts are my way of tracking what’s important to me. I love lists and counting things so I decided to continue the tradition with this trip. They are also a way to make my trip unique. Check out my page about the Adventure Travel Counts to read more.
Q: Where can I find your counts?
A: You can find them on the Adventure Travel Counts page.
Q: Where did the idea for including your passions into this trip come from?
A: I didn’t want to give up the things I love while on this trip, so I decided to make my passions part of it. The birding, disc golf, fishing, and hiking will also help me build my route and take me to unique locations.
Follow/Support Questions:
Q: How can I follow your journey?
A: The best place to follow is YouTube, and if you want to see a map of where I’ve been then see my TravelMap.
Q: How can I support your journey?
A: The two main ways you can support the adventure is to subscribe, watch, like, share, and comment on YouTube. The second is to shop with one of our affiliates through links on this site.