• Introduction

In ADVMoto Live! #24, host Carl Parker welcomes world-traveling adventurers Michnus and Elsebie Oberholzer of Piki Piki Overland Adventures — a South African couple who’ve been riding across continents for more than a decade. From lockdown life in Bolivia to launching their new brand Turkana Gear, they share insight on long-term travel, global friendships, and the art of turning adversity into freedom on two wheels.

• Episode Summary

After years on the road, Michnus and Elsebie have turned adventure riding into a way of life. In this episode, they recount getting stranded in Bolivia during COVID-19, discovering the power of community, and transforming hardship into a creative new direction. The conversation dives into the lessons of living simply, capturing the world through photography, and finding balance between work and wanderlust.

• Global Journey: Since 2010 they’ve ridden through Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, documenting cultures and communities often overlooked by mainstream travel media.
• Lockdown in Bolivia: They spent seven months under strict quarantine in Sucre, forming lifelong friendships with locals and fellow riders while waiting to recover their motorcycles and permits.
• Riding as Healing: What began as a dream trip has become therapy and purpose — a life built on connection, curiosity, and storytelling.
• Turkana Gear: Born from frustration with expensive imported equipment, the couple founded a new South African brand creating durable, repairable adventure luggage for riders worldwide.
• Through the Lens: Their photography captures the spirit of travel — honest moments and authentic people from villages, markets, and mountain passes around the globe.

Their message is clear: adventure is not about speed or status, but about human connection and the courage to keep going when plans fall apart.

• Highlighted Quotes

“We don’t travel to escape life — we travel so life doesn’t escape us.” — Michnus Oberholzer

“Adventure riding is therapy. Every border crossing, every challenge teaches you something new about yourself.” — Elsebie Oberholzer

“Keep it simple. You don’t need fancy gear — just something that works and a will to go.” — Michnus Oberholzer

“If you want to travel forever, learn to live with less and value experiences more than things.” — Elsebie Oberholzer

• Support & Follow-Up

Follow their journey at PikiPikiOverland.com and on YouTube at @PikiPikiOverland. Discover their hand-built adventure gear at TurkanaGear.com and read more interviews and stories at AdventureMotorcycle.com.

• About ADVMoto Live!

ADVMoto Live! is an original adventure and dual-sport podcast for riders who live and breathe the long way around. Hosted by Carl Parker, the show features explorers, builders, and dreamers whose stories inspire and define the adventure motorcycling community.

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Join Carl Parker with Michnus and Elsebie Oberholzer of Piki Piki Overland Adventures as they share stories from a decade on the road — from Africa to the Americas, lockdowns in Bolivia, and the launch of Turkana Gear — on ADVMoto Live! #24.