Motorcycle Road Trips: Samar-Leyte Bridge
A while ago I had the pleasure of riding in the Philippines. I used two motorcycles: The Yamaha SZ 150 and the Kawasaki Dominar 400. I rode huge parts of the Pan-Philippine Highway. And with that, I crossed the awesome…
Altimonan ZigZag Route Philippines
Riding the Altimonan road, or the old Bicol ZigZag route. Was amazing, I did not know what was coming, I just wanted to get off the highway with the huge trucks passing by non-stop. And the road rage of the…
Motorcycle Registration in the Philippines
When you by a new motorcycle in the Philippines usually the dealer has an offer to pay the first year of registration and insurance. When you buy a bigger motorbike the registration, depending on the weight of the bike values…
Getting your Drivers License in the Philippines
The Philippines is a so much nicer country when you can roam around freely not having to hop on buses and tricycles everywhere you go or look and haggle for habal habal. So it is worth to get your driver’s…
How to travel from Caticlan to Roxas with a motorcycle
The busy port of Caticlan, gateway to Boracay Island holds more ferries than only the shuttles to Boracay. Ferries leave to all destinations there, for example to Roxas Port on Mindoro Island. A 4 hours crossing with Starlight Ferries. They…
How to get from Bacolod City to Iloilo City with a motorcycle
In Bacolod City, the RoRo departs from Banago Wharf. A port area in the north of the city, close to the North bus terminal from Ceres bus company. Be aware that before you can take a motorcycle of an island…
Travelling from Siquijor to Dumaguete with a Motorcycle
Before you can leave your region in the Philippines with your new registered motorcycle you need a signed authorisation from the Land Transportation Office. This paper comes with your registration and plate numbers. Without this letter of authorisation, you are…
Temporary License Plates in the Philippines
October last year, after getting my driver’s license, I bought myself a Yamaha SZ150 motorbike. And ever since I have been waiting for the paperwork and license plates. The last week of February the call from the dealer came, my…
