With exactly six months until departure, the list of organisational items to be resolved remains overwhelming. We are making progress slowly, but I already know some things will go down to the wire. In fact, some things may not get done before we leave! From a “trip logistics” perspective, there are three big challenges: – (1) getting from …
After a marathon meeting with Morgan last Thursday I have jumped into this amazingly wild adventure full steam ahead. Naturally, after meeting Morgan and hearing the aim of Wheel2Wheel, the background in which led he and Simon on this journey, the plans, ideas, visions, concept, logistics and everything in between, how could I not? It …
We are delighted to have made the decision to support PanEco’s work in Sumatra, Indonesia. Check out the PARTNERS page to read all about PanEco. These guys are dealing with conservation of some of the most important apes left in the world, habitat protection for dozens of species, plus the disastrous atmospheric climate change consequences …
With the creation of a ‘not-for-profit’ Wheel2Wheel bank account, we’re thrilled to now be able to receive donations on behalf of our selected charities. We will be adding an online credit card payment capability at https://www.wheel2wheel.tv/donate.php shortly. However, for the time being donors can send a cheque or wire funds to our HSBC bank account. …
We had a great meeting with Animals Asia today and it looks like they will be one of the charities Wheel2Wheel will support. Great news! I have always been quite passionate about animal rights and these guys are heavy hitters who are trying to stop cruelty on so many fronts. Juanita (head of AA’s Vietnam branch) generously …
Wheel2Wheel is proving to be a platform for not only charitable endeavour, but also learning. The last few days in Australia’s Northern Territory has provided me with an opportunity to experience and learn about one of Australia’s most complex topics – its indigenous people. Despite being a curious and well-travelled 35 year old Australian, …
In one year our Wheel2Wheel journey will depart Hong Kong bound for Brisbane. 100 days and nights and just as many stories will follow … Today is exciting for another reason as well …. Nathan P and I have just arrived at the “top end” of Australia – Darwin to begin our investigation …
Wheel2Wheel: One Year to Go … and now in Darwin! Read More »
Working through all the charities is quite an eye opener – there are some many worthy causes out there, and some truly inspiring individuals working their socks off to help others. We can’t help everyone but I am pleased that we will be able to seriously contribute to so many different causes in this part …
Over the last few weeks I have been inundated with great charities coming forward to seek selection by Wheel2Wheel. These approaches are not completely unsolicited but rather the result of word-of-mouth. I was fortunate to be introduced last month to a few non-profit “gurus” in China and Hong Kong. These gentlemen have spread the word and …
Wheel2Wheel is an independent non-profit organisation created by Morgan Parker to raise awareness and facilitate financial assistance to brilliant yet under-recognised charitable organisations throughout Australasia. Through its innovative approach of staging entertaining motorcycle expeditions, Wheel2Wheel is able to create exceptional awareness for selected humanitarian causes by weaving them into popular adventure-travel television documentary series. Wheel2Wheel …