About
Travel with Evora
Hi, I’m Nicole Evora – or just Nicole for most people. I’m 34 years old and originally from Munich, Germany. My online presence has always been under the name Evora, so I decided to keep it for my channel.
My Life as a Soldier
Back in 2011, I joined the Bundeswehr (the German Army) and served for 13 years as a mechanic for hydraulic systems in military trucks and tanks. My unit was mainly stationed in Germany, but I actively requested a deployment abroad. In 2020/2021, I got my chance and spent 6.5 months in Mali, Africa, as a Chief of Maintenance.
That experience changed my life. Seeing new cultures and exploring the world firsthand made me realize how much I wanted more of it.
The start of my travels
My passion for traveling started in 2022 while I was still working. Every vacation day was an opportunity to see more of the world. My first solo trip took me to Greece, where I rented a small car and drove along the coast and through the mountains - fun fact, on arrival in Athens at the end of March I was surprised by 2°C and snow!
Later that year, I went on a trip to Corsica and Sardinia with a group of experienced motorcyclists. It was the first time I had ridden a longer distance since an accident in 2012 and I was suitably nervous - but the trip was fantastic.
In September, I joined the same group for a week to Lake Garda, but I wasn't ready to stop there yet, so I extended my trip and did my first solo motorcycle tour to Corsica.
It was then that I realized that my KTM 790 Duke was not ideal for touring - so I “accidentally” bought a BMW R1250GS (the test ride was not a good idea). At that time I had never ridden off-road - if I had known where the journey would take me, it would probably have been a lighter bike.
Juggling School and Life
While planning my travels, I also had a lot on my plate academically.In 2017, alongside my military career, I started my Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, which I completed in 2022.In October 2022, I began my Master’s in MBA & Engineering - a part-time program I aimed to finish in 3 semesters instead of 5.
Halfway through, I discovered a Double Degree Program in France. The idea of living and studying abroad was too good to pass up, so I applied - and was accepted 🥹 That meant I had to save up every available vacation and work a lot of overtime to leave my job a little earlier. In August I went to France for 8 months, I rented out my apartment in Germany and only took my motorcycle and my most important things with me.
PS: I once rented a Tenere T7 in France because the service on the GS was overdue again. 😇
A Winter Ride to Remember
Since I hardly had any vacation in 2024, I used the winter holidays in France and went to Tunisia. Definitely not my smartest decision was to drive over the mountains to the ferry - there I had minus 10°C!
But the trip itself was just world class - even though I had my first somewhat violent crash with the GS on the rather muddy ground. I had to fix my windshield with tape and cable ties, which miraculously held for the entire trip. In addition, my panniers were hammered straight again in a workshop.
I saw a lot of camels, drove through beautiful landscapes and met great people - for example, Angi and Norman, which I also met later in Germany.
Where I am Now
In France, there was a different academic schedule, so the new semester in Germany had already started by the time I finished my program in April 2024. To avoid starting into half a semester, I took on the burden and used the summer to ride my motorcycle 😇
I embarked on my first long solo motorcycle adventure – which is also when I started my Youtube channel. With no experience in filming, drone flying or video editing, I jumped right in and tried to learn everything along the way.
The only downside? I still had to return to Germany to write my master's thesis. (Which, yes, I'm still working on!)
What’s Next?
Big changes are coming:
✔ I canceled my apartment.
✔ I bought a new, lighter motorcycle — a game-changer for off-road riding.
✔ I’m ready to hit the road again!
This is just the beginning of my next adventure—stay tuned! 🚀🏍️✨