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New Zealand is a motorcycle paradise — a country with a temperate climate, breathtaking scenery and roads of seemingly endless twists and curves. This all results in a riding experience similar to that found in Europe – but without the same level of traffic or speed enforcement although, as my travel companion discovered, that element can still be found!

What do eight Aussie 30-something's do when they feel the need for a break from the daily grind? In March this year, the answer was a Kiwi Dirtbike Adventure - a four-day ride through some of New Zealand's most picturesque and challenging terrain.

Otago Peninsula had spectacular mountain riding, with lots of sheep dotting the hillsides below us. John thought it was pretty funny to see 100 km speed limit signs on a twisty, narrow road full of hairpin bends and sheer drop-offs on either side, with no guardrails.

New Zealand is a spectacular scenic country with friendly, relaxed people, and a motorcycle tour is a terrific way to experience all of it. We were there from January 30 to February 17, (which is late summer in New Zealand) and spent 12 of those days riding.

On the last Sunday of the month, log on The Moto Social's website and meet with riders from all over the world.

Vice presents a documentary featuring two New Zealanders' trip through Korean peninsula.

On seeing the bikes for the first time, I wondered if the Yamaha designers were inspired by the art deco style of architecture from the 1920s, as can still be found in Miami or Napier in New Zealand. Or maybe they sat down and watched the old Buck Rogers’ movies and decided that the (then) futuristic design of the rocket ships was worthy of homage.

I was a big fan of the (now) old F650 Funduro. In '98. I toured around New Zealand on one, two up with luggage, and the 650 never missed a beat, coped well in all situations and allowed us to explore a lot of the more interesting dirt roads which would have been otherwise left undiscovered.

Want a mid-winter moto vacation to get away from the slush, snow and other nasty stuff? Here are your options, from expensive to affordable.

This year, KTM Canada brought its rally to Quebec. Three friends and I teamed up for a two-day adventure that is one of the most challenging rides one can imagine.