# Desert Horizons 2025

- Link: https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/desert-horizons-2025/
- Published: 2025-08-18T15:03:59+02:00
- Author: Filip Chochół

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## Our motorcycle trip from Poland to Oman

Hey! Glad you dropped by 😄 You’re probably wondering what kind of crazy idea we
pulled off this time — and fair enough, because this one really was wild. Desert
Horizons 2025 became our biggest ride yet: a motorcycle trip all the way from Poland
to Oman. Yep, for real. On two wheels. No shortcuts.

We set off at the end of August 2025 and wrapped up more than 11,000 kilometers 
on the road. Along the way: mountains, deserts, borders, checkpoints, a bit of stress,
plenty of excitement, new people, local food, a few breakdowns, and—yes—some decisions
we questioned halfway through. All of it on two wheels.

This page is our little mission control and mini-FAQ, now updated after the trip.
You’ll find the route map, a list of all articles and updates, a quick wrap-up of
the journey, details about our gear, costs and paperwork, plus a section for the
people and partners who helped make it happen.

[Got a question? Let us know.](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/contact/) And if we
crossed paths somewhere on the road — it was great meeting you.

## Route of the expedition

We kicked things off on August 29th from Warsaw. The warm-up was a straight run 
through Europe — quick, practical, and with minimal sightseeing. Europe can wait.
The Middle East? Not so much.

The real adventure began in Turkey: Istanbul, Ankara, then the surreal landscapes
of Cappadocia (Göreme), Şanlıurfa, and onward toward the Iraqi border.

Iraq came next — yes, on a motorcycle 😜 We rode through Iraqi Kurdistan (including
Erbil), and then pushed further toward central Iraq. Baghdad as well.

From there we rolled into Kuwait for a short stop, and then Saudi Arabia was back
on the menu — [this time to catch what we’d missed on a previous visit](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/asia/saudi-arabia-first-travel-impressions/),
including AlUla. After that, the route took us into the UAE (with a stopover in 
Abu Dhabi) and from there it was just a stone’s throw to Oman.

Muscat was our big finish line — the place where Desert Horizons 2025 truly felt“
complete”.

And the way back? Dubai. The bike headed home by sea freight, while we flew straight
to Warsaw. Less romantic than riding in, sure — but quicker… and with our heads 
packed full of stories.

## Our friends

This trip wasn’t just two helmets and a tank of gas — it was a mountain of planning,
paperwork, gear, translations, and all the little logistics nobody ever shows on
Instagram.

That’s exactly why we’re beyond grateful to everyone who chipped in and had our 
back. Big or small — every bit of support helped turn a crazy idea into a real ride,
and helped us see it through from start to finish.

### **🎯 Main sponsors**

![Logo Sii Poland, niebieski owal z białym napisem Sii](https://warsawtravelers.
pl/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,
metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/logo-sii-poland.png)

 [ Sii Poland ](https://sii.pl/?utm_source=warsawtravelers&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=desert_horizons_2025)

 Our employer — through a passion-support program, they decided to cover part of
the trip’s costs. It feels great to have a company that not only understands but
actually backs up ideas like this.

![Stylizowana ikona mężczyzny w koszuli i krawacie](https://warsawtravelers.pl/cdn-
cgi/image/width=200,height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,
metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/logo-man.png)

 Mr. Rafał Mrozowski

 A private supporter — someone who chose to stay out of the spotlight but gave us
a huge boost with a big heart. We’re truly grateful!

### **🤝 Expedition partners**

![Logo Hamraa Insurance na czerwonym tle](https://warsawtravelers.pl/cdn-cgi/image/
width=200,height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/
wp-content/uploads/2025/08/logo-hamraa.png)

 [ Al Hamraa Insurance ](https://www.alhamraains.com/en/?utm_source=warsawtravelers&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=desert_horizons_2025)

 Our insurer in Iraq — covering our bike with TPL, comprehensive, and assistance
for the entire stay.

![Portret mężczyzny w białej koszulce i okularach na jasnym tle](https://warsawtravelers.
pl/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,
metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/icon-milosz-domon.jpg)

 [ Miłosz Domoń ](https://mindblown.pl/?utm_source=warsawtravelers&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=desert_horizons_2025)

 Experienced editor who will professionally edit episodes from our expedition on
YouTube.

![Logo Tristar Kuwait z niebieską gwiazdą i szarym symbolem](https://warsawtravelers.
pl/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,
metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/icon-tristar-kuwait.png)

 [ Tristar Motorcycles ](https://carzzkw.com/?utm_source=warsawtravelers&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=desert_horizons_2025)

 The official BMW Motorrad importer in Kuwait, who will take care of the basic inspection
of the motorcycle.

![Logo Pangaea Speed z kulistą ikoną globu i napisem Cargo & Shipping L.L.C.](https://
warsawtravelers.pl/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format
=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/logo-pangaea.png)

 [ Pangaea Speed Dubai ](https://www.pangaeaspeed.com/?utm_source=warsawtravelers&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=desert_horizons_2025)

 The company that gave us a discount on shipping our motorcycle back to Europe.

![Logo FASTMEDIA RENTAL HOUSE na białym tle](https://warsawtravelers.pl/cdn-cgi/
image/width=200,height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata
=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/icon-fastmedia.jpg)

 [ FASTMEDIA ](https://fastmedia.com.pl/?utm_source=warsawtravelers&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=desert_horizons_2025)

 Film equipment rental company that provided us with accessories for sports cameras.

![Logo BMW Motorrad Auto Fus Group Warszawa na czarnym tle](https://warsawtravelers.
pl/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,
metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/logo-bmw-motorrad-auto-fus.png)

 [ BMW Motorrad Auto Fus ](https://autofusgroup.pl/motorrad/?utm_source=warsawtravelers&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=desert_horizons_2025)

 hey helped us with a full motorcycle check-up before departure, handling everything
with great understanding.

![Ikona z napisem MYNM na czarnym tle](https://warsawtravelers.pl/cdn-cgi/image/
width=200,height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/
wp-content/uploads/2025/10/icon-mynm.png)

 [ Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors ](https://naghi-group.com/mohamed-yousuf-naghi-motors-co/?utm_source=warsawtravelers&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=desert_horizons_2025)

 They will take care of our motorcycle in Riyadh during its warranty inspection 
at BMW Motorrad Saudi Arabia.

![Logo SHIMA na czarnym tle](https://warsawtravelers.pl/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,
height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/
uploads/2025/08/logo-shima.png)

 [ SHIMA ](https://shima.pl/?utm_source=warsawtravelers&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=desert_horizons_2025)

 A Polish motorcycle apparel brand that offered us a generous discount on gear made
for riding in extreme conditions.

![Logo SEGER Studio Reklamy na czarnym tle](https://warsawtravelers.pl/cdn-cgi/image/
width=200,height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/
wp-content/uploads/2025/08/icon-seger.jpg)

 [ SEGER ](https://www.seger.com.pl/?utm_source=warsawtravelers&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=desert_horizons_2025)

 Company specializing in vehicle wrapping, which prepared the wrapping for our motorcycle.

![Ikona kobiety z brązowymi włosami i ciemnym ubraniem](https://warsawtravelers.
pl/cdn-cgi/image/width=200,height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,
metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/logo-woman.png)

 Ms. Renata Kisielnicka

 A sworn Turkish translator who kindly reduced the cost of the official translations
needed for our document legalization.

![Stylizowana ikona mężczyzny w koszuli i krawacie](https://warsawtravelers.pl/cdn-
cgi/image/width=200,height=200,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,
metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/logo-man.png)

 Dr. Adam Hosin

 A sworn Arabic translator – who kindly supported us and offered help with the required
documents.

## Trip updates and related articles

We actually kicked off the prep work back in mid-2024, when this trip went from “
cool idea” to “let’s see if it’s even possible”. That meant diving into paperwork:
visas, border rules, insurance, and the big one — figuring out if you can legally
ride a leased motorcycle across a big chunk of the Middle East. Spoiler: you can.
But it takes patience, a handful of certified translations, and a stubborn refusal
to quit after the first “no”.

Below you’ll find all the articles tied to Desert Horizons 2025 — from the prep 
phase to stories from the road. We’re publishing the ride content gradually, because
there’s a lot to unpack — and because Wi-Fi on the route was… unreliable at best.
Some posts went live along the way, and the rest we’re finishing up now, with proper
details and hindsight.

### **🛣️ Roadshow Reports**

 * 🇵🇱 [The first days of the Desert Horizons expedition – from Poland to Turkey](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/blog/desert-horizons-2025-part-1-europe/)
 * 🇹🇷 [Through Turkey to the south – the next stage of Desert Horizons](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/blog/desert-horizons-2025-part-2-turkey/)
 * 🇮🇶 [Welcome to Iraq – a travel diary from Erbil to Baghdad](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/blog/desert-horizons-2025-part-3-iraq/)
 * 🇰🇼 [The border is behind us, Kuwait is ahead of us – a new chapter in our journey](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/blog/desert-horizons-2025-part-4-kuwait/)
 * 🇸🇦 [Saudi Arabia – the desert stage of the expedition](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/blog/desert-horizons-2025-part-5-arabia/)
 * 🇴🇲 [Oman at the end – Muscat and farewell](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/blog/desert-horizons-2025-part-6-oman/)

### **🧰 Equipment and packaging**

 * 🏍️ [BMW R1250GS – what accessories we installed before the trip](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/guides/bmw-r1250-gs-accessories/)
 * 🎒 [List of things we are taking with us on the desert trail](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/guides/your-first-motorcycle-expedition-tips/)

### **📄 Legalization of leasing authorization**

 * 🇹🇷 [Leasing a vehicle in Turkey – what documents are required and how to legalize them?](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/guides/turkey-and-leasing-legalize-documents/)
 * 🇮🇶 [Iraq by leased motorcycle – formalities and document legalization step by step](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/guides/iraq-leased-vehicle-legalize-papers/)
 * 🇰🇼 [Leasing a motorcycle to Kuwait – legalization and formalities](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/guides/leased-motorcycle-kuwait-legalization/)
 * 🇦🇪 [United Arab Emirates leased vehicle, legalization of documents](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/guides/emirates-leased-vehicle-legalize-docs/)

### Finance

 * ⌊💸⌉⌊💸⌉ [How much did the Desert Horizons 2025 expedition cost us? Summary of expenses](https://warsawtravelers.pl/en/blog/trip-cost-desert-horizons-2025-finances/)

## How to follow our journey

If you want to see how the trip played out (and catch what we posted on the road)—
follow us on social media.

On Instagram, you’ll find reels, stories, and snapshots straight from the ride —
not always perfect, but always real. On Facebook, we share more text updates, random
thoughts, and behind-the-scenes notes from the journey.

🔗 [@warsawtravelers on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/warsawtravelers) — 
everyday moments, behind the scenes, wow-moments, and the inevitable fails.

🔗 [Warsaw Travelers on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/warsawtravelerspl) — 
updates, previews, and trip reports.

And if you didn’t catch everything in real time — no worries. After the trip, we’ve
been putting together a series of posts about the journey. We’ll show what it really
looked like: unpolished, but full of passion. And who knows — maybe we’ll inspire
you to hit the road too… even if it means a sore butt after the first week. 😄