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The odds were often stacked against people like me—an ordinary person daring to dream big, to travel the world on a motorcycle, alone. Not enough money. No safety net. No backup plan. I had nothing but an idea so wild and a family that supported me, so impossible, that even I had trouble believing it—Ride a motorcycle across the world—alone.
Except, there was one problem. I didn’t even have a damn motorcycle—at least, not one built for such a journey.

I wasn’t fearless, just too stubborn to quit. I didn’t speak the language the world ran on. I couldn’t fix an engine if my life depended on it. And yet, the road called me. Whispered to me in my restless nights. Dared me to find out if I had the guts to chase the horizon.

People I knew said I was a fool. Maybe they were right. Maybe an ordinary man doesn’t just wake up one day and decide to go where he doesn’t belong, through lands he’s never seen, past borders that weren’t meant to be crossed. But I’d spent too many years listening to voices that told me I wasn’t enough. Too weak. Too lost. Too small.

And then, one day, I did the only thing that made sense—I stopped listening.

✨ Echoes from the Legends

What the world’s most respected overland travelers are saying about Impossible Journey

🌍 Ted Simon

Widely regarded as the godfather of motorcycle travel writing, Ted Simon circled the globe from 1973 to 1977 on a Triumph Tiger 100, covering over 100,000 kilometers across 45 countries.

His journey, documented in the classic Jupiter’s Travels, inspired generations of overlanders and dreamers to explore the world on two wheels. He later founded the Jupiter’s Travellers Foundation, encouraging purposeful and culturally conscious travel.

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🌐 Sam Manicom

Sam Manicom is a lifelong rider and acclaimed author, known for his vivid, honest, and immersive storytelling.

His books (Into Africa, Under Asian Skies, and more) trace his journey across continents, filled with raw encounters and rich cultural lessons.

He champions the power of travel to shape empathy and self-growth, and remains a leading voice in the global overland community.

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🧭 Grant Johnson

Co-founder of Horizons Unlimited, the world’s largest community of overland motorcycle travelers.

Grant Johnson and his wife Susan have helped thousands of riders find their way around the globe — from border-crossing tips to survival stories.

Horizons Unlimited is not just a hub of knowledge, but a family of explorers. His endorsement of Impossible Journey reflects his deep respect for brave, meaningful riding.

📦 Book Details

Title                            : Impossible Journey – Hidden Diaries of Asia

Author                        : Jeffrey Polnaja

Language                   : English

Genre                         : Travel Memoir / Inspirational Non-fiction

Publisher                   : Bhumi Inara Gema (BIG)

ISBN                           : Coming soon

Publication Year      : 2025

Page Count                : ± 354 pages

Format                       : e-Book (EPUB / PDF)

Cover Design            : Full color, matte finish

Photographs              : Contains color photographs

Illustration                 : Contain color and black & white

Availability                : To be announced