Frites, mayo and vodka…

April 27 29 Bernd Tesch’s 60th Motorcycle Meeting for World Travellers, Malmedy, Belgium

German moto traveller, Bernd Tesch is the real deal – the true granddaddy of adventure riding. Famous for his giant Father Christmas beard and jolly Germanic ways, he has been bringing European motorcycle travellers together since before most of us were born. This is his 60th (yes, 60th) gathering of the tribes so expect a big ol’ Teutonic knees-up. They don’t build them like Bernd anymore. berndtesch.de

June 21 24 Horizons Unlimited Traveller’s Meeting, Korotsko, Russia

Go East! The second Russian Horizons Unlimited Meeting returns to Valday National Park. It’s a great riding area convenient for Moscow and St. Petersburg, and this is a unique opportunity to make connections with fellow adventure riders. Swap information about the best routes and embrace the local cuisine (aka vodka), traditions (drinking vodka) and hospitality (err… also more than likely vodka related). horizonsunlimited.com/ events