The Overland Journal Podcast

Adventure Motorcycle Traveler Michael Yang on 40,000 Miles and a Mid-Life Reinvention

July 30, 2026·47 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Michael Yang, a Korean American author, entrepreneur, investor, and adventure motorcycle traveler, to discuss his experiences riding over 40,000 miles from California to Alaska’s Arctic Ocean, across Newfoundland, and through Patagonia. Michael touches on adventure motorcycling in his 60s, the impact of immigrating to America during his childhood, and how buying his first motorbike primed him for his adventures to come later in life.Michael Yang Website | Instagram | Facebook | Coming Alive on the RideThe Overland Journal Podcast is brought to you this week by Nitto Tire, Overland Journal Magazine, Hankook TireTune in Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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