If you’re at all familiar with around the world travel on two wheels, you almost certainly have heard the name Sam Manicom. In 1992, with only three months’ riding experience, Manicom set off for a year of exploration in Africa. Before he knew it, a year had become eight, and he had travelled more than 320,000 km and visited 55 countries. Into Africa: Africa by Motorcycle – Every Day an Adventure (2005), his first book, detailed the varied beauty of the continent, as well as the many amazing cultures he encountered. It also told of the bone-shattering accident that would have seen a lesser explorer heading for home. Instead, Manicom headed for Australia, and continued the journey through New Zealand, Asia and Europe. The sequel, Under Asian Skies: Eye Opening…