I have the immense pleasure of announcing that KTM has chosen me as their official Adventure Traveler Ambassador.
Everything started the last February, I was in Morocco, sipping my tea and checking email, and I got one from the KTM marketing dept. with some compliments for my work on the travels and a video call invitation.
The call was super informal and friendly, KTM has recognised me as a global and authentic traveller and they would love to associate the brand to me. They didn’t beat around the bush, they went straight to the point: “KTM is looking for an official adventure traveller, we have a long list of potential candidates, but we want you, you’re in?”

Few days later I was at the KTM HQ in Mattighofen, Austria welcomed by some cool guys with the orange T-shirt, everyone here is smiling and friendly and I felt at home since the very first moment. I’ve got the opportunity to visit the KTM Motohall then I tested the new 1290 Super Adventure S for a day (I’ll write something on that beast the next days cos it really deserves) on some twisty roads in the Austrian hills. After discussing the terms of the collaboration, they took me to the lobby at the main office where a shiny 1290 S was on display and…. "well, this is your bike", BOOM!

In a nut shell they just want me to continue to do my journey, in the exactly way I did till now, true to my style, nothing more. The word here is “authenticity”, they want me to tell my story to the KTM audience, a real traveller who can tell a real story. That’s it.

Sometimes life is really ironic, when I was 14 my dream was to ride a KTM but at the time I had no money to afford it, now at 51 KTM calls me offering the iconic most prestigious model, the 1290 Super Adventure S - the top bike for long distance travellers as I am. Plus, they will provide all the gears, tires, assistance, technical and logistical support and much more.

This means that in the next expeditions I will have KTM by my side and the opportunity to test all the new products and materials of our magnificent brand.
I am actually planning the next adventures, some news are coming up shortly, stay tuned.
And the best is yet to come.

The amazing KTM team for the very first day of shooting

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Let’s talk about Apps. I was asked several times what are the apps I use more, so here my list which of course doesn’t include the obvious App we all daily use like Telegram, WhatsApp, Instagram etc..

My Ride by KTM
Find some amazing, twisty roads with the KTM App. You can also connect it to your bike and see the directions at a glance on the dashboard. It’s cool, only for KTM lovers..

Guro Maps
My favourite maps app ever, strongly recommend the pro version.

Maps.me
GPS is not enough and sometimes you need to check this App which works on and offline. It’s free.

Google Maps
Yep, you already know it.. (Terrain mode)

Accuweather
Best App to check the weather, free.

iOverlander
It helps me sometimes to find an accomodation, a camping spot, a gas station or just PoI marked by another traveller. Free-

Booking
From time to time I reward myself with a good hotel..

Xe
Best app to convert currencies, a must for travellers.

CyberGhost
With CyberGhost you can fake your location. That’s would be important when you book hotels or flights because some companies have different prices for different countries. Fake your location to a poorer country that the one you’re in and often you find much better prices for the same service.

Dropbox
Best cloud to save your files and photos, a must for you.

Evernote
Keep all in order man, always. Nothing best than Evernote. Can’t live without it.

Cronometer
If like me you are in a nutrition plan, that’s the App for you. Cronometer tracks your calories and macros. A must for fitness guys.

I’m a KTM Ambassador

The traveller's Apps