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Different Natures: and the spaces in-between
“Each of the three trips has its own distinct flavour, but Field’s strong personality shines through and holds it all together.” - RiDE MagazineWritten to stir the soul, question beliefs and leaves you with seriously itchy feet and a silly grin like you’ve just ridden with him.An American evolutionOne rider’s journey from novice to nomad and his evolving obsession with motorcycle exploration and escapism. A humorous diary of events from idiocy through recklessness into reluctant maturity. Riding in wild environments, tough terrains and extreme weather, often with a monumental hangover.The wrong bike, budget, and behavioursThis is an amusing account of a wrecked rider looking for direction with the wrong eyes and a questionable moral compass, ill-prepared and underequipped for what nature has in store.Something in his nature changed with every tripThree journeys through life’s seasons, human nature being touched by mother nature. A trip taken as much behind the visor as outside the helmet, exchanging a chaotic captivity for distance and a clearer vision.There’s as much diversity in these diaries as common threadsFrom maximum security prison despair to midnight sun and Alaskan arctic awe, drying out alone in a desert then crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico where opportunity flowed into an open mind.An honest and passionate insight into the addictive exhilaration of travel.What Amazon readers “Graham is an undiscovered literary genius. His style waxes poetic, makes you laugh your ass off, and tells it like it is. Don't pass him up.” - Will Ashmore ★★★★★“He is so good at painting pictures in my mind (like a Hippy Biker Rembrandt).” - P. Markham ★★★★★“I love this guy's writing. As a solo rider myself, I so enjoy his honest, journal-like talk about people and places. Absolutely no hype or tough guy, hero stuff that gets so boring.” - Donald Nelson ★★★★★“Very brave to allow the world into your inner world. Thanks for sharing and making us feel vaguely normal!” - Lolo ★★★★★“I can only describe his book and writing style as refreshingly different and very inspiring.” - Mike ★★★★★
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386 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 28, 2015
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Graham Field
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Graham is a compulsive traveller, with a compelling manner of brutal honesty of integrity. His books are authentic experiences from his 37 years of diaries, kept as he's meandered around the planet from foot to bicycle, to motorbike to four wheels.
Travel on his mind, bikes in his blood and little in his wallet, Graham's low budget journeys of humour and honesty have inspired many to hit the road in search of their dreams. A solo traveller at heart, his observations take his readers with him to Mongolia, Iraq, the Arctic Circle and many other distant destinations.
With a life time of travel anecdotes and hard earned wisdom, Graham's view of the planet is unique and contagious.
Graham is the author of eight books, which are all available as audiobooks. Twice nominated as 'most inspiring adventurer' by Adventure Bike TV. He was a resident co-host on Adventure Rider Radio RAW for five years with Sam Manicom and Grant Johnson of Horizons Unlimited. He has written articles for various publications worldwide.
Graham is a compulsive traveller, with a compelling manner of brutal honesty of integrity. His books are authentic experiences from his 37 years of diaries, kept as he's meandered around the planet from foot to bicycle, to motorbike to four wheels.
Travel on his mind, bikes in his blood and little in his wallet, Graham's low budget journeys of humour and honesty have inspired many to hit the road in search of their dreams. A solo traveller at heart, his observations take his readers with him to Mongolia, Iraq, the Arctic Circle and many other distant destinations.
With a life time of travel anecdotes and hard earned wisdom, Graham's view of the planet is unique and contagious.
Graham is the author of eight books, which are all available as audiobooks. Twice nominated as 'most inspiring adventurer' by Adventure Bike TV. He was a resident co-host on Adventure Rider Radio RAW for five years with Sam Manicom and Grant Johnson of Horizons Unlimited. He has written articles for various publications worldwide.
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June 20, 2025
Hello Friends,
There’s a new addition to the Tiger Coward Adventure Motorcycle Library—Different Natures by Graham Field .
This book comes in three parts—each one a modest odyssey, told in Field’s raw and hilarious style. The rides take him from Colorado to the Pacific Northwest, up to Alaska, and down into Mexico. These aren’t epic, round-the-world expeditions. They’re real, relatable road trips that could inspire any of us to saddle up and ride.
Field’s writing is vivid and unfiltered. Like his earlier books, he paints himself as a loner curmudgeon, but he’s constantly making new friends and traveling with old ones. That tension—between wanting solitude and needing connection—will feel familiar to many of us who travel by bike.
Let me be upfront: I loved his first two books. I thought they were deep, thoughtful, and very funny.
This one? Even better.
Absolutely brilliant.
Here are 5 reasons I loved Different Natures:
1. The Writing
Graham Field is a master of the daily travel journal. His observations of scenery, people, and culture are spot-on. His storytelling flows effortlessly, with a sharp edge and a raw honesty that makes it impossible to put the book down.
2. The Humour
Mark Twain once said the source of humour is not joy, but pain. And Field proves it. His tales of mishaps—whether self-inflicted or stumbled upon—are often laugh-out-loud funny. He doesn’t spare himself either.
In a world addicted to outrage and overreaction, Field’s awkward humour might feel risky to some. Not to me. As Jerry Seinfeld once told the grads at Duke: "Awkward doesn’t need to be fixed. Don’t lose your sense of humour."
3. The Trips
These aren’t influencer-fuelled, fully sponsored, support-vehicle sagas. These are regular rides by a regular guy. They’re accessible, affordable, and authentic—what Steven Sherrill once called “Modest Odysseys.”
And that makes them powerful.
They remind us: you could do this too.
4. The Bikes
As you know, I’m Tiger Coward—Coward is my name and I ride Triumph Tigers. I’m on my third one and probably not done yet. Field, though, takes a very different route. He buys whatever is available and affordable at the last minute.
This time around, his mounts are a Yamaha Venture, a Kawasaki Concours, and the Swiss Army knife of ADV— the mighty KLR650. These aren’t perfect machines—they’re practical ones.
5. The Writer
Graham Field is the beating heart of this book. World traveler, skilled writer, jack-of-all-trades—he’s worked construction, driven trucks, built stages in strip clubs, and even won a game show.
But more than his résumé, it’s his personality that shines. Each book reveals more of who he is. And with each one, my appreciation for the man behind the words grows.
In conclusion:
Different Natures is another fantastic travel journal from Graham Field. If you haven’t read his first two books, grab them while you're at it. Highly recommended.
There’s a new addition to the Tiger Coward Adventure Motorcycle Library—Different Natures by Graham Field .
This book comes in three parts—each one a modest odyssey, told in Field’s raw and hilarious style. The rides take him from Colorado to the Pacific Northwest, up to Alaska, and down into Mexico. These aren’t epic, round-the-world expeditions. They’re real, relatable road trips that could inspire any of us to saddle up and ride.
Field’s writing is vivid and unfiltered. Like his earlier books, he paints himself as a loner curmudgeon, but he’s constantly making new friends and traveling with old ones. That tension—between wanting solitude and needing connection—will feel familiar to many of us who travel by bike.
Let me be upfront: I loved his first two books. I thought they were deep, thoughtful, and very funny.
This one? Even better.
Absolutely brilliant.
Here are 5 reasons I loved Different Natures:
1. The Writing
Graham Field is a master of the daily travel journal. His observations of scenery, people, and culture are spot-on. His storytelling flows effortlessly, with a sharp edge and a raw honesty that makes it impossible to put the book down.
2. The Humour
Mark Twain once said the source of humour is not joy, but pain. And Field proves it. His tales of mishaps—whether self-inflicted or stumbled upon—are often laugh-out-loud funny. He doesn’t spare himself either.
In a world addicted to outrage and overreaction, Field’s awkward humour might feel risky to some. Not to me. As Jerry Seinfeld once told the grads at Duke: "Awkward doesn’t need to be fixed. Don’t lose your sense of humour."
3. The Trips
These aren’t influencer-fuelled, fully sponsored, support-vehicle sagas. These are regular rides by a regular guy. They’re accessible, affordable, and authentic—what Steven Sherrill once called “Modest Odysseys.”
And that makes them powerful.
They remind us: you could do this too.
4. The Bikes
As you know, I’m Tiger Coward—Coward is my name and I ride Triumph Tigers. I’m on my third one and probably not done yet. Field, though, takes a very different route. He buys whatever is available and affordable at the last minute.
This time around, his mounts are a Yamaha Venture, a Kawasaki Concours, and the Swiss Army knife of ADV— the mighty KLR650. These aren’t perfect machines—they’re practical ones.
5. The Writer
Graham Field is the beating heart of this book. World traveler, skilled writer, jack-of-all-trades—he’s worked construction, driven trucks, built stages in strip clubs, and even won a game show.
But more than his résumé, it’s his personality that shines. Each book reveals more of who he is. And with each one, my appreciation for the man behind the words grows.
In conclusion:
Different Natures is another fantastic travel journal from Graham Field. If you haven’t read his first two books, grab them while you're at it. Highly recommended.
September 19, 2019
A good story about an epic ride.
If you like tales of motorcycling adventure, you will like this book. The author is very talented and I would have given it five stars if not for his hatred and constant demeaning attitude about his host country, the United States. He appears bitter about many other issues which detracts from his obvious talent as an author.
If you like tales of motorcycling adventure, you will like this book. The author is very talented and I would have given it five stars if not for his hatred and constant demeaning attitude about his host country, the United States. He appears bitter about many other issues which detracts from his obvious talent as an author.
November 2, 2019
Read this book! The author is a motorcyclist, travel writer and an observer of life, not necessarily in that order. He makes Alaska, Canada, the west coast of America and Mexico all come alive before our eyes; and gives an honest appraisal of the things he sees and the people he meets. Short of being there yourself, this book is a terrific way to pass the time. In fact, it's inspirational.
September 20, 2017
Outro livro incrível do Graham
Fácil de ler e divertido. Seu senso de humor ácido e pensamentos profundos te prendem. Li os 3 que escreveu e já estou ansioso por mais. Uma aula para quem sonha em viajar o mundo de moto ou apenas dar um passeio.
Fácil de ler e divertido. Seu senso de humor ácido e pensamentos profundos te prendem. Li os 3 que escreveu e já estou ansioso por mais. Uma aula para quem sonha em viajar o mundo de moto ou apenas dar um passeio.
June 10, 2020
Graham's best yet.
I read via Kindle and listened via WhisperSync. Graham's narration of his own story adds another dimension to this fantastic book!
I read via Kindle and listened via WhisperSync. Graham's narration of his own story adds another dimension to this fantastic book!
January 20, 2021
GF's books are much more than travel books, and this one is no exception. Brilliant travels on the road and a devoted traveller's mentality.
February 6, 2022
Keeping in mind this is a collection of many smaller trips in comparison to his first few books, I found it difficult to maintain interest in this one. It felt like the further I got in the book, the more bitter he sounded towards other people and it kind of left me feeling a bit sour. His previous books already established the way he felt about people, and established that his voice is a little rougher than other long-distance motorcycle writers, so I wasn't expecting it to be all love and rainbows. I still finished it for what it's worth.
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