A half forgotten memory of finding Timbuctoo in an atlas when she was 12 re-awakened a desire in Tiffany to see Africa – was she crazy? Timbuctoo is in the middle of the Sahara Desert – that’s a lot of sand to cross which is never fun on a large bike. Temporarily leaving Thelma at home, Tiffany rode a BMW F650GS across Europe in December and headed into Africa via the ferry to Morocco. The sand was a big challenge, especially at those points where there is several hundred miles of it to ride but Tiffany persevered and with the help of a dug-out canoe to cross the final river under a full moon, she achieved her childhood dream of reaching Timbuctoo. And then had even more adventures on the way home again.
Countries: Spain, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Senegal, Mali
Journey Duration: Three months
Motorcycle: BMW F650GS
