Destination Unknown

20 years ago, I started a second career as a motorcycle journalist, and I’ve been lucky enough to see many of the beautiful places in the world and publishing stories and photos of my adventures. I’ve started documenting my bicycle adventures in a similar fashion, and will be sharing those stories here. Please join me.

“The idea is to die young as late as possible

Ashley Montagu

The Latest Stuff…


  • Introducing Alex, and the Olympus 45/F1.8., originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:I’ve kind of fallen into this tradition – a new lens shows up at the door, I rip it open with the enthusiasm of an 9-year old on Christmas morning, mount it, and then stalk the cats. This time Alex gets the…


  • Dirty Goose, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:Just back from a motorcycle camping trip to the Grand Canyon region of PA. Started wet, ended epic. The Moto Guzzi Norge 8v proved to be an excellent ride. But it’s in need of a wash…


  • Oh here! Oh there! O’Hare!, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:Waiting for my flight, watching the sky turn deep blue, and a composition appears before me. This is why you should always carry a good camera. This is taken with the Panasonic GF2 with the 14/2.5. I flew into Chicago for the day…



  • This is what democracy looks like. New York General Assembly at #OccupyWallStreet #OWS, originally uploaded by john m flores. There used to be a time when someone with a little bit of skill and a healthy dose of motivation could make a decent wage for themselves and their family. That was the middle class –…


  • We Will Decide! #OccupyWallStreet, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:Photos taken 9/30/2011


  • Sunset over Asbury Park, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:Sometimes you get lucky and have one of those days where the world is really photogenic.


  • Sunset over Asbury Park, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:Sometimes you get lucky and have one of those days where the world is really photogenic.


  • John Doe of X at the Stone Pony, Asbury Park NJ, originally uploaded by john m flores.


  • Empty Sky – New Jersey September 11 Memorial, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:At the end of the wall is the promenade with one of the best views of the New York City skyline. The Twin Towers used to stand here, impossibly tall, dwarfing everything else around.