Sean Michael

Emily Rose

A Life of Exploration.

Sean and Emily are world travellers, adventurers and filmmakers whose journeys together have taken them across more than 70 countries on five continents, including every country in Europe. From the Arctic landscapes of Scandinavia to the mountains of Eastern Europe and far beyond, they have spent years building a life around exploration, discovery and extraordinary experiences.

Their latest and most ambitious undertaking is Heading Around, an independent, round-the-world motorcycle expedition and documentary series. Travelling together aboard a single BMW R1300 GS Adventure, without a support crew or backup vehicle, they are crossing continents, discovering unfamiliar cultures and documenting the world on their own terms.

From the towering mountains of Central Asia and the remote landscapes of Tibet to the vast Australian Outback and tropical Southeast Asia, their adventures have become an expanding collection of extraordinary journeys and stories.

Together, they independently produce the films, photography and writing that document their travels. Sean leads filmmaking, cinematography and production, while Emily brings their experiences to life through photography, writing, editing, research and the complex planning behind their global expeditions.

Beyond the remarkable landscapes and thousands of kilometres lies something far more personal: two people choosing to experience the world together, embracing uncertainty, challenging convention and discovering just how extraordinary life can become when you refuse to stop exploring.

Their story is still being written.

Sean and Emily

Our journeys in Numbers

250,000+
CAREER KILOMETRES RIDDEN
70+
COUNTRIES VISITED
5
CONTINENTS
9
YEARS EXPLORING

Together, we've explored more than 70 countries across five continents, including every country in Europe, and travelled over 250,000 kilometres. From the Arctic landscapes of Scandinavia to the mountains of Central Asia, the remote roads of Tibet and the vast Australian Outback, our adventures have taken us to some of the world's most extraordinary places. And we're still exploring.

  • Scenic view of a coastal landscape with green fields, rocky shoreline, small islands, and a calm sea under a partly cloudy sky.

    North

    12 Countries, 10,000km, 2 Wheels and 1 Arctic Adventure

    Discover the ultimate motorcycle journey through northern Europe! Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechia and Austria.

  • Two people riding a motorcycle on a desert road with arid landscape and eroded cliffs in the background, under a clear blue sky.

    South

    5 Countries, 7500km, 2 Wheels and 1 Rock

    Join us on a motorcycle tour through France, Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar and Switzerland!

  • Scenic mountainous landscape with a road, grassy hills, and distant peaks under a blue sky, featuring a parked motorcycle and picnic tables on the roadside.

    East

    11 Countries, 7,500km, 2 Wheels and 9 Bears

    Our motorcycle road trip through Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Transnistria, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia!

  • Aerial view of a rural road winding through a vast, hilly landscape with sparse vegetation and rocky terrain, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

    West

    5 Countries, 7,500km, 2 Wheels, and a Lot of Nostalgia

    Join us on a motorcycle tour through the heart of the British Isles—England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. A journey packed with coastal roads, rolling hills and historic towns.

Sean and Emily In Kyrgstan

Riding Around The World

Heading Around The Numbers

82,634
KILOMETRES RIDDEN
5,261 m
HIGHEST ALTITUDE
30
COUNTRIES VISITED
3
CONTINENTS

Our exact route around the world, documented as we ride it. From Europe through Turkey, Georgia and Central Asia, across China and Tibet, through Southeast Asia and onwards to New Zealand and Australia. Every country, every kilometre, and a journey that's far from finished.