Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.
-ANTHONY BOURDAIN
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Michael Ladden
120+ countries & 5 continents…
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The Rigs
Nomadic rigs custom built for a mission…
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The Dream
I hope to inspire others…
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Past Adventures
A Life Of Exploration
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An Epic Vintage Overland Vehicle Adventure
Past Adventures
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Vintage Rovers Across Africa
Trans Africa Expedition
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Southern Cross Xpedition
Vintage Rigs | AZ BDR
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Baja Divide Bike Packing
San Diego To Cabo
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2025 Baja 1000 Race
Ensenada, Baja Mexico
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Arctic Circle Expedition
Battling The Dempster
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Exploration Gaspé Peninsula
Canada 2006
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Explore Newfoundland
Summer 2004 & 2005
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Baie James Expedition
Canada 2006
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Labrador Newfoundland
August 2009
Tales From Africa
Do you dream of traveling to the far side of the world, visiting exotic locales with names like Timbuktu, Zanzibar & the Skeleton Coast?
A dozen tales from Michael’s African travels over the years. Limited edition first run! Coming Soon!
A NEW BOOK From Michael Ladden
ThE BAJA
DIVIDE
Baja California Mexico
This is a story of endurance, courage, struggle & fear. It is one of the most difficult adventures that I have ever attempted.
Full TIME NOMAD
Stats from the road:
US STATES VISITED: 45
COUNTRIES VISITED: 3
DISTANCE DRIVEN: 61,410 miles (98,830 km)
ON THE KTM MOTORBIKE: 11,431 miles (18,396 km)
DISTANCE CYCLED: 25,421 miles (40,911 km)