VENUSTAS BATTERY-OPERATED HEATED FLEECE JACKET
Based on my years of experience motorcycling in different climates, I want to share a few insights for riders considering heated gear when traveling on a rented motorcycle. Whenever I […]
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Isle of Man and Scotland Tour 2026
Isle of Man & Scotland Tour 2026 - Dive N Ride Adventures is partnering with Celtic Rider for this Adventure in September of 2026.
(Part 1 of 2)"> Motorcycle Scouting in Spain and Portugal…well, just Spain! (Part 1 of 2)
In February and March 2025, I took 4 friends to scout Northern Spain on Can-Am Spyders for a potential future tour with a larger group. We intended to visit both […]
Ireland and Scotland Tour 2026
Dive N Ride Adventures partners with Celtic Rider to offer a 21-Day Isle of Man and Scotland Tour led by our founder, Lisa Malachowsky. (Tentative start date is 01 September […]
Tour South Africa on Motorcycles-Optional Kruger Park Excursion
Excursion Date: September 9 – 12, 2025 Excursion Length: 4 Days, fly in to fly out. Pricing is based on passengers using an Overland Vehicle. All pricing is quoted in […]
We Recommend Travel insurance
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Bespoke individual adventures
Group travel isn’t for everyone. Exploring alone often pushes us just a bit further outside our comfort zone. When we travel by ourselves we often spend more time interacting with […]
Small group adventures
We love creating and offering fantastic adventures for small groups of travelers. We put together dive trips and motorcycle tours for people who want something other than the same old, […]
National Marine Sanctuary Day – “Reverse Tashlich”
Over the past two weeks, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a “reverse tashlich” ritual in Greece. Traditionally, tashlich is a Jewish custom where individuals cast away their […]
Celebrating International Pronouns Day with Dive N Ride Adventures: A Unique Approach to LGBTQ+ Travel Safety
International Pronouns Day, established in 2018, is now celebrated on the third Wednesday of October. This vital day encourages individuals and groups to engage in activities promoting education, advocacy, and […]
Florida to build the world’s largest coral reef from old ship
According to DiverNet.com, Okaloosa County, Florida, is purchasing the ship named SS United States to turn it into the world’s largest artificial reef. The gigantic ship was designed by William Francis […]
TSA PreCheck – Making Security A Breeze
Obtain a TSA PreCheck number and you’ll spend much less time waiting in airport security lines and be less stressed! The cost is about $85 or less. There are […]
Why You Need Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is a specialized type of insurance that protects you from unexpected financial losses that can occur during your trip. It can cover a wide range of events, including: […]
How Well Does Your Travel Agent Understand Motorcycling?
A little? A lot? Not at all? How well your travel professional understands motorcycle touring can directly affect the success of the trip they help plan for you. Photo: Sergey/AdobeStock […]
Motorcycle Touring on a Spyder vs. a Two-Wheel Motorcycle
This summer, I had the unexpected opportunity to spend time on the seat of a Can-Am Spyder while visiting Europe. Anyone who knows me knows I’ve been riding two-wheeled motorcycles for almost […]
The Disadvantages of Traveling with a Group
We’re big fans of group travel. We love putting together awesome adventures, planning out all the ways to get the most out of the time and budget available, and sharing […]
The Advantages of Traveling with a Group
Planning and managing a big trip—especially to a country you’ve never visited before—can be a daunting challenge. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with options to consider and choices to make. […]
Scuba Diving Indonesia 2024
We’ve got an amazing adventure set up for those of you who want to travel to Indonesia for scuba diving. Join us for exploratory diving aboard the extraordinary Adelaar liveaboard. […]
Baja California Sur for LGBTQ Scuba Divers
Why Mexico? As we have been planning out which worldwide locations we want to pluck first off our scuba diving bucket list, Mexico always comes to the top. Baja California Sur, […]
Why Use a Travel Advisor?
Wondering whether or not to use the services of a travel advisor or a travel agent? Confused by the two terms? Wondering about the differences between them? Or even if […]
Portugal and Spain for LGBTQ Travelers
Travelers who are members of the LGBTQ community need to pay attention to which countries are safe and which countries have discriminatory policies for people outside the dominant paradigm of […]
Rescue the Seas
Why scuba divers need to preserve and protect the ocean Scuba divers are invasive visitors to the seas; there is no doubt about it. But, just as responsible people try […]
Yes, You Do Need Motorcycle Training
Want to be an exceptional motorcyclist? Take a training class. The data on training “The motorcycle riders involved in accidents are essentially without training; 92% were self-taught or learned from […]
The Arizona Equals Conversation
Arizona Equals Lisa Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Jeanne Woodbury, the host of the Arizona Equals Conversation. The weekly podcast is a project of Equality Arizona, a […]
Scuba Diving the Sea of Cortez
December 1–10, 2023 Highlights Come to Baja California Sur December 1—10, 2023 for an amazing 10-day LGBTQ-friendly dive trip on the beautiful 90-foot liveaboard, Quino el Guardian. We’ll see the best […]
Wanna Go Diving? Lisa’s Scuba Destination Bucket List
When you’ve got the wanderlust to travel, and you’re a scuba diver, the world can be your oyster. I’ve been diving internationally since the early ‘90s and I still have […]
World-wide Motorcycle Trip Bucket List: Lisa’s Great Places to Ride!
For the experienced rider, an overseas motorcycle tour is something to do at least once in your lifetime. I started vacation touring about thirty years ago, first in the US […]
Why Adelaar is Such a Fantastic Ship for Liveaboard Diving
We have been diving on liveaboard ships used for scuba diving since 1994. In that time, we have seen a lot of things that we would recommend and a lot […]
Motorcycling South Africa, August and September, 2025
August 29–September 9, 2025 Renedian Motorcycle Tours riders with the support vehicle. Highlights Join us August 29–September 9, 2025, for an incredibly special guided motorcycle group ride in South Africa! […]
Choosing Your Airline Seat
Choosing your airline seat is one of the most important travel decisions you can make. Window? Aisle?
Liveaboard Scuba Diving Indonesia on Adelaar – May 2025
Join us in May 2025 for incredible LGBTQ+ friendly liveaboard diving adventures aboard the spectacular Adelaar in Indonesia. Join us for this fantastic voyage. BauBau to Maumere May 1 through […]
Preparing for an International Vacation
Lots of travel companies, including us, give you their recommended packing lists, but lately I’ve found that I get more anxiety leading up to the packing process just trying to […]
Southern Africa, by Motorcycle – Article 2 of 2
Southern Africa is amazing Looking for a life-changing trip? Riding a motorcycle on the southern end of the African continent might just be it. Highlights Southern Africa offers some of […]
Orphanage to Adventure: A Motorcycle Journey to My Family’s Past in Ireland
By: BJ Johnson I’ve always wanted to visit Ireland due to my ancestral connections. The more I learned about my family history, the more I wanted to walk the path my […]
In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue….
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. New evidence suggests he may have been of Jewish ancestry.
Harley-Davidson drops DEI efforts:
What does that mean to the motorcycling community? By Lisa Malachowsky, Owner of Dive N Ride Adventures On August 20, 2024, Harley-Davidson announced that it had dropped its Diversity, Equity and […]
Guest Blog – Bev, Ireland Motorcycle Trip 2024
Best Trip Yet! In May this year, I had the chance to ride a Can-Am Spyder on the wild Atlantic Way in Ireland with a group of 9 women from […]
Guest Blog – Ireland Motorcycle Trip 2024
What did you like most about the trip? The trip’s highlight was riding the switchbacks on Healy Pass, which crosses the Caha Mountains and runs from County Cork to County […]
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