Founded by James Starley and William Hillman in 1870, Ariel was a British motorcycle manufacturer based in Bournbrook, Birmingham. The companies name came from the character Ariel, “spirit of the air” from William Shakespeare’s The…
Read MoreBirmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) started in 1861, originally produced guns and bicycles before manufacturing its first bike with an engine in 1905 and its first official motorcycle in 1910. With motorcycles like the Gold…
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After deciding what type of motorcycle to buy (Buying your first Motorcycle), there is a second decision that needs to be made – new or used? Buying a new bike comes with the security and…
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It is estimated that Scotland has been making whisky since the 5th century, and is often regarded as the home of whisky, although it is believed to have been introduced to Scotland by the Irish.…
Read More Besides Norton and BSA, Triumph is probably one of the most recognized names when it comes to British motorcycle manufacturers. Popular among the café racers of the 50s and 60s, the company is also well…
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The Royal Enfield Motorcycle Company can brag about being one of the oldest motorcycle brands in production. This is thanks to the company being in near-continuous operations since it was founded. The company’s lengthy history…
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Norton is an iconic brand of the classic café racer styled motorcycles made famous in the ’50s and ’60s. Like many British companies that were big around that time, they were hit hard in the…
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In the world of travel writing, many travelers begin a story with a random encounter, such as sitting at a bar or restaurant and a stranger next to them strikes up a conversation that then…
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Vacations are supposed to be these carefree escapes where worries should take a backseat and new adventures move to the forefront. I don’t worry about the flight, where I’m going to stay, how much money…
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Through years of traversing countless miles, I’ve managed to rack up quite the collection of airline experiences. Of the airlines, I have flown here’s the rundown – from the cream of the crop to the…
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