Episode 39. UK to Athens. Fantastic Spanish roads & the ferry back to the UK

Finally i've been able to leave the UK and ride my BMW R Nine T all the way from the Uk to Athens via France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy ending up in Greece. Plus Spain on the way back over 32 days.
What kit do I use?
Riding camera - Gopro Hero 5 Black, Rode GO Microphone
Off-bike camera - iPhone 13
Drone - DJI Mavic Air 1
Sat nav - TomTom Rider 550/Google Maps
Editor - iMovie
Editing device - Mac Pro 14'' M1 MAX
Music provider - Uppbeat.io (premium licence for me & my channel)
Panniers - Unit Garage Atlas Aluminium Panniers
Tankbag - Givi 5L quick-release bag
Helmet - Arai Tour X4
Jacket - Alpinestars Andes V2
Trousers - Dainese Goretex Carvemaster 2's
Boots - TCX X Blend 1's
Gloves - Dainese somethings, wouldn't recommend can't wait to change them!
#urbangs #motorcycletravel #solotravel

[@markbeard500]

Just finished watching the series and will re-watch. Really enjoyed it. Spot on sound and video quality. Nice to not have music interfering with the commentary and sound of the bike. Light hearted and informative. Just a great job all round. Thanks mate

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks Mark that means a huge amount, it was a brilliant trip & I enjoyed re-living it on the editing side of things too! I tried to keep the balance right, enjoy your week & hope to see you back soon

[@anonymouse1309]

Watched the series. Can't get over the feeling I was watching Joe Lycett on a bike in Europe. Enjoyed it and the tips. Well Done

[@AnotherHipster]

Hhaha thanks Anony, im glad you enjoyed it. Cheers for watching 👍

[@mrcintheuk4641]

Just finished watching the entire series again. I appreciate your not a "KZbinr" and saving for a deposit on a house but I look forward to the next series, hopefully Morocco. 👍

[@AnotherHipster]

That really is touching, thankyou. Yes it is in the works I have the time off booked and am just sorting out all my gear & a new phone to give it a go there soon 😎 My iPhone and my Sat nav got full of rain after meeting helmet head for his camping weekend so its a good excuse to upgrade some kit 😁 hope you are well

[@cjd11ka]

awesome trip well done fantastic video made excellent viewing from the arm chair lol on these dark cold winter nights thanks for taking the time to record your adventure

[@AnotherHipster]

very welcome, thanks for taking the time to watch it. It certainly was the trip of a lifetime

[@mavcek]

"Well hello there, you join me..." after having to binge-watch your entire UK-Athens trip (there's a few hours of my life I won't see back!!!) - love the gibberish and (your appalling pronunciations 🤣🤣🤣) can't wait until your next tour. (Please dont sing on any new videos! 🤣🤣🤣)

[@AnotherHipster]

Sorry for the massive delay, lots of my comments have been hidden which is a shame. I'm really glad you enjoyed the series, sorry you had to listen to me for that long...... Singing is not on the cards but i'll do another video one day :D Just not much to say at the moment

[@grossi46]

Fantastich series buddy. Thank you so much for bringing us all along 😁😁👌👌🏍🏍

[@AnotherHipster]

Very welcome mate, thanks for being a part of it. Hope to see you soon 😎 any questions about the trip? I’m filming a de brief video next week

[@moorlandmonster3540]

I got to the end! Amazing trip, loved it all and watched every episode. Thanks for sharing the trip with us all and looking forward to your 'summing up' episode. Well done!

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks I’m filming it next week, it’s been great having you here & im glad you enjoyed it 😎

[@mrcintheuk4641]

Just finished watching all 39 episodes, (although I couldn't find episode 38) which is about 19 hours of video. That's a lot of editing! Thank you for all the effort you put into this. 👍 I enjoyed it all. It reaffirms my belief that Italy no longer appeals to me, Switzerland is way beyond my pay grade and Spain is the best biking country in Western Europe. Touring greece is something to consider. I'm now going to have a look-see at your other videos. From the beginning to the end You reminded me of Joe Lycett! 🤷🏼‍♂️😁

[@AnotherHipster]

Wow, thankyou so much for your dedication! I'm sorry about episode 38, I tried to fly my drone somewhere i wasn't meant to and i was worried about someone reporting me. So i accidentally clicked delete instead of hide & I cant get it back. other than that it was a very simple video Spain and greece were fantastic highlights, switerland was hard to relax because I just spent money all the time. I really appreciate your kind comment, I used the advert money from this series to buy a new Garmin Sat nav so hopefully can adventure again soon!

[@AnotherHipster]

oh and yes I get the Joe Lycettt thing alot! I look like Jackmate and I sound like Will from the inbetweeners 😁

[@chrislight6920]

Great series thank you so much and well done 😎👍

[@AnotherHipster]

Very welcome, it was a great treat to make and I saw so many great things on the trip

[@petersums]

Just finished the series! Great entertainment - thank you for taking the time to share your adventure with us. Curious to know what happened to Ep. 38, and the promised cost summary 😀 I fancy the trip to Greece / Turkey some time although I’d like to go overland all the way (Romania looks nice 👌) Looking forward to your 2023 adventure - and thanks again!

[@mariarusso3790]

Hello Peter how are you. Have a nice weekend 😊

[@AnotherHipster]

Sorry Peter I've been very distracted recently, I do intend to make it soon. Really glad you enjoyed the series it was the trip of a lifetime and I enjoy getting the chance to watch it back and share it with other people 😎

[@HelmetHead]

Awesome adventure well done buddy 👍

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed!

[@tomcrookes5689]

Wow what an adventure, and what a bike. Really enjoyed the series thank you for your efforts.

[@AnotherHipster]

thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the series. I had a blast filming it & getting to share it over and over is a great reward

[@tomcrookes5689]

@@AnotherHipster you've inspired me and in on the verge of buying the Urban GS. Have been going back and forth between the Scrambler and Urban GS.

[@AnotherHipster]

@@tomcrookes5689 hey Tom, glad to hear it is a very lovely bike. If you go for an Urban GS I think the older ones with the 2 into 1 exhaust sound the best. The Akrovic pipe is ok but I personally prefer the Bmw factory stock one made for the Urban GS 😎 I didn't get a scrambler because of that exhaust but also I didn't like the used ones on sale at the time they were all scratched up or high milage

[@tomcrookes5689]

@@AnotherHipster That’s one way to choose i guess, i keep going back and forth but i think the scrambler is a bit too cliche (as in there are many scramblers on the market) now whereas the GS is a little more unique. I agree re the exhaust, the one I’m looking at is an 18 plate. Can i ask, is there a removable DB killer in yours?

[@tomcrookes5689]

@@AnotherHipster Hey i just thought I’d let you know i took ownership of a 2018 Urban GS today! Thanks for the inspiration, the 40 mile ride home was awesome.

[@MrBanditPaul64]

Great vids some great places you went to well done

[@AnotherHipster]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for being a part of it

[@rossjohnstone5009]

Thanks so much for all your hard work producing this video series! What an epic adventure! Best of luck and cheers!!😎

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks for being a part of it, it was fun to make but yes a lot of work 😁 Cheers and see you in the next series!

[@gcosmos960]

What an amazing trip! Thank you for sharing it with us and motivating me to ride from UK to Greece :) looking forward to the next trip !! Thank you once again

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks for being a part of it, Greece is amazing you should be very proud! 😎 hope to see you again soon

[@georgebutlers4945]

Fantastic series of videos and thank you for taking us along. Brought up lots of memories travelling solo throughout Europe a half century ago (as well as some more recent trips no longer solo). You are right on that one should travel when you can and if you are willing to sacrifice a little on comforts it can be done quite cheaply. It is definitely worth it! I too am not a fan of group travel as there are so many adjustments that you have to make to accommodate every one in the group. Adjusting to one other person is adjustment enough! Good Luck and thanks again!

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks George it sounds like you have had some brilliant trips, I’m glad I took the opportunity and hope to do it again in April ish 👍

[@MarkJames61]

Great trip Jack, not only for the group of Vespas flying by. Thank you for inviting us along to the EU.

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks Mark you are very welcome, thanks for being a part of it and I hope to see you again soon. Filming a de brief video next week 👍 any questions do let me know

[@whisperstravels5908]

Fantastic series. And really enjoyed the commentary. Italian drivers are a unique breed. Would love too see you do an after trip breakdown of your expenses, eg total cost of fuel, hotels, food, etc. Could be useful for someone planning a similar journey. But it was a lot of watching you enjoying the spring/summer in Europe, whilst freezing my butt off here in Australia.

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks for joining me for it. I certainly will put a video like that together in the next week or so, if there’s anything else you’d like to know please comment again. See you there 😎

[@ohno690]

Well done Jack! 👍

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks for being part of it with me 😎 any questions for the recap video?

[@ohno690]

@@AnotherHipster Yes ... which country did you enjoy the most?

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks I’ll stick it on the list 👍

[@bevriley7525]

Loved watching the series. Was you riding about today in Welwyn Garden City x

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks Bev, wow that is incredible yes I was I needed to MOT the bike 😁 what a small world, hope to see you around next time!

[@thematlockbiker]

Thanks for taking us along Jack, really enjoyed the series Interesting to compare countries’ roads, views, food and of course drivers 😱 Looking forward to your “tour debrief” video PS Struggling to find you on FB

[@AnotherHipster]

Very welcome & thanks for being a part of it. Filming the de brief next week 👍 found you on Facebook but can’t add you? I messaged you so maybe you can add me back instead?

[@TheWurks]

Amazing really enjoyed this series! but..... when are you going on your next adventure? and where are you going? Is there a new series? When will it be on YT? Sorry had to ask ;)

[@AnotherHipster]

Hahah excellent questions mate add it all to the pile 😂

[@danielbengtsson8122]

Great trip, thank you for sharing 👍🏽

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks Daniel. Any questions? I am filming the end of trip review video in the next week or so

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I watched the earlier episodes when you brought them out, then got sidetracked. So here I am watching the final one. Was the bike 100 per cent reliable? Did it stop using oil? My old R1100GS only stopped using it around 30,000 miles on a trip back from Athens in '98. I rode it from 4,000 to 95,000 miles. Great bike. What panniers are on the bike, please? Do you still have the bike? The Urban G/S and Ducati 1100 Tribute Pro are my favourite bikes in this genre. I ride a Yamaha SCR950. A bit heavy but grunty. Enough for Thailand. Nick J

[@AnotherHipster]

Hi Nick, sorry for the massive delay. KZbin has hidden lots of comments for some reason :( Yes the bike was 100% reliable it never let me down once even in the rain, then heat of Greece & Spain it just purred onwards. These are Unit Garage Panniers I brought them from Pier City custom its great customer service there and they have a workshop too. These are the slimmer options. your trip must have been great, I still have the bike, still love it just don't post much anymore

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

@@AnotherHipster Thanks for getting back to me. Nick

[@CotmanKenny]

How do you feel about the bike owning it some time now ?

[@AnotherHipster]

still love it just the same, its never let me down & I enjoy every ride on it even if its just to the shop and back it has something fun at every speed/style of riding. mines developed a nice burble from the stock exhaust, not loud enough for everyone to hear but it sounds great to me

[@nikketrikke]

hi guy i'm confused buying a rnine urban gs or a triumph scrmbler 1200 xc what you counsil? you try both... then unitgarage panniers 34+40 are big enough? i travel in 2 not alone so think better bigger 41-47?

[@AnotherHipster]

Hi Nicola, for 2 up I think they are both great bikes. The scrambler is a bit too tall in my opinion and I just think the R9T has the power to chug through anything. But my friend came on the back once and she couldn’t do more than 10 miles before her knees really really hurt from the seating position so I’d say test both if you can. I only ride my R9T solo. Unit garage they are a brilliant size & they have the strap points on the top so if it was more space then there’s great add on waterproof top bags you could look at for anything that won’t fit in the bag. But it sounds like the bigger ones are your best choice from Pier City Custom if you live in the UK 👍

[@nikketrikke]

@@AnotherHipster I thanks for information .. not i live in Italy i see your video bacause i want to buy also unitgarage panniers to travel in 2 person so i suppose 41+47 lt could be right... I test a rnine urban gs with some accessories from unit garage but i'm tall 185 cm and perhaps a bit smalle bike then on the rear my wife not so confortable... i see you made trip alone so i think better ... I saw you made a test on the 1200 scrambler i think i'm tall enough so i ask you the difference of the engine?? the rnine is very prompt and powerfulll.... on test i see also triumph has enough power torque at low speed... i follow your trip to greece ... passing from Italy paestum atc... well known GREAT

[@AnotherHipster]

@@nikketrikke Glad you are enjoying my trip videos I really enjoyed them and Italy is nice but I did get annoyed at the drivers. Sorry you will see me get angry at Italian people in the last few videos......Just the drivers you are very nice people. The 1200 engine very lovely but on my test ride it felt a bit boring for some reason

[@nikketrikke]

@@AnotherHipster i saw you had a triumph twin before.... comapred to the scrambler 1200 ?

[@AnotherHipster]

I liked the Twin but it’s a very small bike physically and I think with the luggage plus a pillion you might be wanting more space

[@Terrybikesandmusic]

Couldn't find 38 ? So 37 to 39 ...🤷‍♀

[@AnotherHipster]

yes sadly I flew my drone where I wasn't meant to (apparently) and I had loads of hassle from 2 people threatening to report me & they knew the exact area. So accidentally deleted it instead of hiding it temporary & now its gone. I'm just as annoyed as you are but it was mainly just me taking a day off & doing slow gravel stuff around a deserted area

[@pbrooka9619]

So.....where you off to next? 😄

[@AnotherHipster]

Morocco or Iceland, after April next year is the plan atm 😎

[@contakt23]

@@AnotherHipster would you take the urban on the next trip ? or change?

[@AnotherHipster]

@@contakt23 I'd like a 1250gs but i've been saying that for years and not really done it. I'm fully planning to take the R9T on the next trip. It's proven & does exactly what I need so apart from not being able to take a pillion there's nothing it doesn't do for me,. what do you ride?

[@contakt23]

Like you I would like a 1250 , took the 1300 out for a test the other day and was a bit overawed by the tech onboard , I'm sure you would adjust to the toys but not for me .I drive a 2006 GSA which I've had for 14 years now so I'm really draw to the urban and like you I don't carry a pillion often so could come , not many doing long trips like your Greek odessy so it was great to see it possible as I don't just want an urban for going to the shops, love your series look forward to the next installment