# Hokkaido to the Himalayas: Tour Leader Phill Freeman Shares Stories of Adventure and Safety

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Podcast: [Arrive Alive! The Motorcycle Safety Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/arrive-alive-the-motorcycle-safety-podcast-358391)
Published: 2025-12-09T10:34:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4138

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Ever wonder what it's like to guide motorcycle tours across 20 countries while dealing with Americans who scatter like five-year-olds the second you stop? Phil Freeman, founder of MotoQuest Motorcycle Tours, learned to ride on a beat-up Honda in Japan and now runs a fleet of 90+ BMW GSs—but here's the kicker: he doesn't actually own a personal motorcycle. From getting blown sideways on Patagonian gravel to discovering hidden gems in the Japanese countryside, Phil shares stories from 27 years of leading riders through everything from Himalayan tent camps to Portuguese spas.

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