{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Jef le Saltimbanque","provider_url":"https:\/\/jef-le-saltimbanque.com\/en\/","author_name":"JJ ANEYOTA alias Jef le Saltimbanque","author_url":"https:\/\/jef-le-saltimbanque.com\/en\/author\/lesaltimbanque\/","title":"The Saltimbanque's tips - Jef le Saltimbanque","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"4LnMruyIgu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jef-le-saltimbanque.com\/en\/2026\/10\/04\/the-saltimbanques-tips\/\">The Saltimbanque&#8217;s tips<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/jef-le-saltimbanque.com\/en\/2026\/10\/04\/the-saltimbanques-tips\/embed\/#?secret=4LnMruyIgu\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;The Saltimbanque&#8217;s tips&#8221; &#8212; Jef le Saltimbanque\" data-secret=\"4LnMruyIgu\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/jef-le-saltimbanque.com\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/jef-le-saltimbanque.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/16033863.jpeg","thumbnail_width":1080,"thumbnail_height":608,"description":"A new series in which I\u2019ll share a few tips on the practical aspects of travelling. In this first episode, I\u2019m looking at the issue of&nbsp;motorcycle gear when travelling in Africa. My boots: Dainese Centauri Gore-Tex \u2014&nbsp;motorcycle touring boots.Verdict:&nbsp;Comfortable for everyday use, good overall quality, although I had to have the soles stitched and glued back on after a year of use.Recommendation: +++ My trousers: BMW motorcycle jeansVerdict:&nbsp;Excellent quality. A little too warm for Africa. The zipped pocket on the thigh is a real plus. They now have almost four years of travelling behind them and are reaching the end of their life.Recommendation for travelling: +++ My jackets:In Central and South Asia: BMW RallyVerdict:&nbsp;Excellent ergonomics and excellent quality. Plenty of pockets and very good ventilation.Recommendation for travelling: ++++ On this trip through Africa:Initially: Dainese DesertNot really suitable for long-distance travel. For example, there is no external zipped pocket. And above all, it is too hot for Africa.Recommendation for travelling: NO Current setup: a simple roost guard\/body protectorAdvantages:&nbsp;Perfect for dirt tracks and not too hot.Disadvantages:&nbsp;No pockets at all, and insufficient protection on paved roads.Recommendation for travelling in Africa: ++ My helmets on this trip: AGV Tour ModularAdvantages:&nbsp;Excellent visibility, lightweight, comfortable, easy [&hellip;]"}