This bike was driven by a local, right into the corner of a big truck at a high speed. He was wearing a cheap helmet, which shattered. He did not survive. This was 15 miles into my first day.
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This bike was driven by a local, right into the corner of a big truck at a high speed. He was wearing a cheap helmet, which shattered. He did not survive. This was 15 miles into my first day.
Wade is currently in: New York City
Upcoming travels:
PanamaWant to look into the core of a culture? Go to the beach.
Way different than the last time I was here.
I just had to take a moment to appreciate how absurd all of this really was.
Panamá’s temporary prohibition gives me a new appreciation for the role of bars in a city’s fabric and what they mean for the traveler.
The view from the streets in Panamá in the lead up to this Sunday’s presidential election.
It’s been 16 years since I was last in Panama, where I lived out the final flickers of youth.
What my next big project could be all about.
I know what you mean… we’ve been in Thailand for four days and I’ve seen two accidents already, one happened before my eyes.
Note to foreigners: if you can’t drive a motorcycle, Thailand is not the place to learn. Note to self: do not attempt to drive a bike here.
I agree completely. Road rules are often a culture in and of themselves, and if you are not of a particular country it may not be the best idea to learn to ride a motorcycle there.