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In 2009, Tommy started his journey from Stavanger, Norway and rode his motorcycle through Asia to Australia and finally the Pacific. It took him two years. He lived in Perth, Australia for about four years working and saving his money for his upcoming trips. I met Tommy through his friend Nathan Hammond while working at the Jandakot Airport in Perth with Erickson Air-Crane for the fire season.

He shipped his Australian registered 2006 BMW HP2 named Balder to New Zealand and then to Chile, South America. He has spent the last three years riding from Chile to Bellingham, Washington State USA while visiting many wonderful warm people along the way including some long time friends. As Tommy’s friend Alex puts it: “Tommy is the one who hardly anyone knows, but who has been around the world. He’s the guy who epitomizes the old saying, “He who does the thing, has the power.”

Tommy’s dream is to ride across every country in the world, making new friends and spreading joy where he can. He has currently traveled to over 41 countries. Tommy is a believer in Tryology. Just try what works and become a believer.

His motorcycle is named Balder, which is a god in Norse mythology, and a son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg. He has numerous brothers, such as Thor and Váli. On the side of his motorcycle, one will notice a Norwegian poem written in old runic. The poem is about setting an intention for Tommy and the motorcycle on the journey. It’s about setting an intention of spreading good energy to the people that they both come across.

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Quotes:

“You were born to be real, not to be perfect.”

“The rear wheel does what it wants, focus on the front wheel and you will stay upright. That also goes for life too.”

“Every person we meet has something to teach us. That’s worth listening to. It happens every day!”

“The more I learn, the more I realize I know nothing.”

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Countries Visited:

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Singapore, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Iceland, Canada, Norway

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