Media

As media professionals, I’m a freelance travel writer and Jason is a photographer in the U.K., France, U.S.A. and Canada.

Born and bred in Britain, I grew up exploring the UK that extended to travelling the watery globe for 15 years – indulging a soft spot for scuba diving. My writing primarily covers overland travel and motorcycling where I ride to write adventure stories, advisory pieces, product reviews, the deep captions for Jason’s photo essays and I undertake product development consultations on motorcycle apparel. I also dabble in motorcycle journalism. I’m a big advocate that you don’t have to be a burly bloke on a 1200cc machine to keep pace on two wheels. Crikey, I’m living proof. Moreover, nor do you have to be a seasoned traveller or veteran motorcyclist with enduro training before being ready to set off on a two-wheeled adventure – epic or micro. If you’re riding through local or foreign lands, it’s an adventure!

Our published words and pictures:

PRINT: Adventure Bike Rider, ADVMoto Magazine, Bike UK Magazine, BMW Club Journal, Last Frontier Magazine, Motorcycle Mojo Magazine, Motorcycle, Sport & Leisure, Overland Journal, Overland Magazine, Road Trip Magazine and TNT Magazine.

DIGITAL: ADVMoto, ADV Pulse, Cotswold Outdoor, Expedition Portal, Horizons Unlimited, Global Women Who Ride, Oboz, Millets, Motorcycle Explorer Magazine, Motorcycle Mojo Magazine, RideApart, Sea to Summit, Star Brite, Tracks Magazine, and Wanderlust.

– Schuberth

Aug 2016 – Photoshoot commission to showcase the 2017 E1 and C3 Pro helmets at the 2016 EICMA in Milan, the SCHUBERTH website and through other marketing materials.
Sept 2017 – Photoshoot commission to showcase the 2018 C4, C3 Pro and E1 helmets at the 2017 EICMA in Milan; Jason’s images are featured on the Schuberth website, against the E1 helmet, C3 Pro and the brand new C4 helmet.

Written feedback from Schuberth: “Your shots were absolutely superb as you understood what we really needed. The combination of our briefing along with your personal creative ideas and skills made the outcome more than satisfying.You guys implemented our briefing perfectly and mixed it very creatively with your personal style. And that’s just awesome!”

– Adventure Rider Radio

– Overland Journal

Fall Issue 2016 – Latitude photo feature
Gear Guide 2017 – On a mission to the mission
Jan 2018 – Tail Lamp Series: Head over heels (coming soon)

– Expedition Portal (online equivalent of Overland Journal)

Jul 2014 – Trading the life conventional for a ride of a lifetime
Aug 2014 – Life aboard a cargo ship
Oct 2014 – Chile
Nov 2014 – Atacama des ert
Jan 2015 – Antarctica: Purest place on Earth
Jan 2015 – Purmamarca
Feb 2015 –Bolivia’s Road of Death by motorcycle
Feb 2015 – Leaving footprints in Torotoro and a present from La Paz
Mar 2015 – Gigantic squiggles and serious giggles
Jun 2015 – A sea-sized Lake Titicaca
Sept 2015 – The Fandango with Acatenango
Dec 2015 – Guatemala
Dec 2015 – MSR Whisperlite and Quick 2-pot review
Feb 2016 – Woody’s Wheels: The factory tour
Feb 2016 – Kriega hydration pack review
Mar 2016 – Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus Sleeping Pad review
Apr 2016 – Coco’s Corner
Apr 2016 – Sortie of the states
May 2016 – Expedition in Death Valley
Jun 2016 – Female Rider Resources
Jul 2016 – Desert Decorum and Abiding Colorado’s Cold Snap
Aug 2016 – An Alaskan road trip with the Fishhook Fatties
Jul 2017 – Beyond the truck series: Glamping on a glacier
Jul 2017 – Swapping the life conventional for the ride of a lifetime
Sept 2017 – Field tested: Held Carese II Jacket and Torno II Pant
TBC 2018 – Interview with Two Wheeled Nomad (Coming soon)

– BIKE Magazine

Feb 2017 – A photo essay: Frontier spirit, Alaska
Feb 2018 – Adventure issue – A photo essay: South America

– Road Trip Magazine

December 2017 – Double-page spread of an image of Jason riding on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia with a deep caption.
TBC 2018 – Adventure story (coming soon)

– Last Frontier Magazine

Sept/Oct 2017 – FRONT COVER and Camping on a glacier

– Wanderlust

Insider Secrets – Ten roads you must ride in Chile and Argentina

– ADVMoto Magazine

May/Jun 2014 – Spotlight Riders – Lisa & Jason turn into two wheeled nomads
Jul/Aug 2014 – Reader in Focus
Jan/Feb 2015 – Ups and downs: Touring as a couple
May/Jun 2015 – The Atacama desert
Sept/Oct 2015 – A piece on Peru
Nov/Dec 2015 – The Pavey Dakar duo
Mar/Apr 2016 – Planning article
May/Jun 2016 – A sublime loop of the southern states
Sept/Oct 2016 – Photo feature – Slices of life from the road
Nov/Dec 2016 – Lisa Morris and Jason Spafford Presenter Bio
Jan/Feb 2017 – Product review on the Klim Altitude motorcycle suit
Mar/Apr 2017 – Product review on the Rukka Flexina motorcycle suit
May/Jun 2017 – Product review on the Held Carese II and Torno II suit
Nov/Dec 2017 – Interview with Lisa Morris and Jason Spafford, Two Wheeled Nomad
TBC – Product reviews on: Klim Artemis, NiteRider Lumina 1100 OLED, Gerbing heated clothing (Coming soon!)

– Overland Magazine

Issue 9, Oct 2014 – A slice of Argentinian pie
Issue 10, Feb 2015 – Chile
Issue 11, June 2015 – Peru
Issue 12, Oct 2015 – FRONT COVER (see right) and Behind the lens feature: Jason Spafford
Issue 13, Feb 2016 – Guatemala
Issue 15, June 2016 – A sortie in California, Arizona, Utah and Colorado
Issue 16, Oct 2016 – Killing it in Death Valley
Sept 2017 – Snowbound at the Stowasis
Nov 2017 – An adventure story on Mexico
TBC, 2017 – Camera and photo tips (Coming soon!)

– Adventure Bike Rider magazine

Issue 21, Mar/Apr 2014 – Bon Voyage
Issue 22, May/Jun 2014 – Life on a cargo ship
Issue 24, Sept/Oct 2014 – Two Wheeled Nomad update
Issue 28, May/Jun 2015 – Mountain Rider feature
Issue 30, Sept/Oct 2015 – The basics behind swopping the life conventional for the ride of a lifetime
Issue 35, Sept/Oct 2016 – Photo feature

– Motorcycle Mojo Magazine

Jun 2017 – An adventure story on Alaska
Nov 2017 – FRONT COVER (see right) and an adventure story on the Baja

– Rider

TBC 2018 – Adventure ride piece on Alaska (coming soon)

– Tracks Magazine

Aug 2016 – Riding as a couple
2016 – AS Magadan MK2 pannier review
2016 – When stubbornness is all you’ve got
2017 – Giant Loop Pronghorn Straps review
2017 – KLIM Altitude suit review

– BMW Club Journal

Aug 2014 – Couple sell home for epic motorcycle trip
Sept 2014 – A container ship experience
Oct 2014 – From Port to Puerto Madryn
Nov 2014 – The final push down to Ushuaia
Dec 2014 – Carretera Austral
Jan 2015 – Sometimes the snow comes down in June
Feb 2015 – The seven coloured hill of Purmamarca
May 2015 – Nasca lines and Huachina
Jun 2015 – Peru
Jul 2015 – Lake Titicaca
Aug 2015 – With affliction comes the uncanny aid of assistance

– Motorcycle Explorer Magazine

Issue 1, Aug/Sept 2014 – Two Wheeled Nomad South America
Issue 2, Oct/Nov 2014 – Life on a freighter
Issue 3, Dec/Jan 2014 – Top Ten Rider Tips
Issue 4, Feb/Mar 2015 – Dakar: Lisa Morris reports from the roadside

– ADV Pulse

Oct 2014 – Money management

– Motorcycle, Sport & Leisure

2014 – Meet motorcycle overlanders Jason & Lisa
2014 – Written by Readers: Intro piece

– TNT Magazine

Ordinary people, extraordinary adventures
Top ten reasons to give up your job and go travelling

– Cotswold Outdoor

12 Reasons to visit Antarctic

Feedback

“Great writing, by the way! I’m always very entertained by your prose…It’s a perfect blend of descriptive prose with ample wit to keep it light and fun. You both are a great team…The piece is beautiful and as I would have expected, superbly written…To be honest, all of your pieces are fantastic.” Senior Editor, Overland International

“Howdy! I love it! That is the type of stuff that does well. It appeals to the people unable to travel, or those inching closer to the door to embark on their own adventure. It’s great…The two of you have done so well to hone your writing and image-making crafts. It’s always a treat to read something new and see the vids and pics you get. Love the image you sent from Punta Olympica near Huaraz, Peru. I just have to say it again! This is the single best selection of images we have ever received. So incredible. The amount of time, skill, and life experience there is wrapped up in these shots is not lost on me. When I think back to our initial exchanges while I was in Iceland, and you were sending me your first story about life aboard a cargo ship, who could have known your trip would become such a many splendored journey. Congratulations. Chapeau! Thank you again and nice work!” Senior Editor, Expedition Portal

“Top notch work in promotion of the brands! So far you guys are doing everything we could hope for! Thanks for all the great work! I will continue to pass your photos along to our friends in the German office to see if they would like to repost them via our social channels…all the things we’ve been getting from you is top notch!…I want to take a moment to say that we absolutely love all the photos you guys take, absolutely top notch. Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best Regards…” Marketing associate, Schuberth USA

“Thanks for your detailed update and congratulations on all of your accomplishments durning 2017. I know the year ahead will be full of new opportunities and experiences which will be richly rewarding for both of you. I love working with you…I know more Aerostich gear would meet your requirements so if any opportunities come along to work with you further, please let me know. If you get anywhere near our location (Minnesota) I hope you’ll have time to stop and visit and see our operation. I wish you both a great 2018…Your review is wonderful and will help ADVMoto readers learn about these panniers. I’m glad they met your requirements. I love working with you. If future opportunities develop for us to work together on something else, please let me know.” Owner, Aerostich

“Your efforts have been paying off and keeping regular posts through the winter has benefited us exactly like I hoped. No matter what or where, I hope we will always stay in touch and I bet we will find a way to work together again. I really appreciate it! You are worth it and we value your amazingness!” Owner of Juneau Whale Watch

“The May issue is just hitting the stands and your story looks amazing! The designers did a great job and you’ll be proud.” Editor, ADV Moto Magazine

“Thank you for constantly wanting to check in and make sure that you are in good standing as far as our relationship and partnership goes. Its very clear that you care about the Rab brand and want to help us expand, so really, thanks!…I enjoy your content and the photos you and Jason produce…The product placement in magazines and the face-to-face “influencer” capacity is great…I do want to mention that we are super thankful for everything you guys have done so far, you are the first “ambassador” this company has had (at least in North America).” Marketing, Rab USA

In response to my thoughts on 5-10 items that I would say should be the requirements of field testing motorcycle garments: “Thank you! This is a fantastic list. I appreciate the feedback.” Senior Developer, Motorcycle Category KLIM Technical Riding Gear

“First and foremost, THANK YOU for reviewing the Artemis and for all the kind words and excitement about the new kit! Everything looks great and is extremely detailed which I appreciate.” Designer, KLIM Technical Riding Gear

“Looks fantastic Lisa, and we greatly appreciate the articulate feedback. Keep it coming.” Product Line Manager, KLIM Technical Riding Gear

In response to my consulting on a future women’s motorcycle suit: “Lisa: Thank you for the extensive feedback! [My colleagues] have hit it out of the park based off your comments! The suit looks great on you! I’ve attached your feedback sheet back with some comments from me.” Senior Developer, Motorcycle Category KLIM Technical Riding Gear

“What an awesome recap and amazing year! Congrats! Great to see all of these accomplishments and it’s been fun working together.” Contact, Hayter Communications

“I wanted to touch base with you both in regards to our pending 2017 partnership. I’ve had a chance to discuss with the rest of my team and there is no question we absolutely love working with you folks, and we appreciate the superior photo content & editorial that you consistently deliver.” Marketing and Social Media Co-ordinator, Sea to Summit USA

“I love working with you because you’re incredibly organized and adventurous and your images are great.” Marketing, Oboz USA

“I really appreciate you guys being so awesome about sending us updates and photos. I’d love to make it more official and have you guys as an official part of our ambassador team.” I love working with you because you’re incredibly organized and adventurous and your images are great…We are stoked to continue working with you both.” PR & Communications Manager, Hydro Flask

SW Motech’s response to our contributions: “I really love what you are doing. Everytime I see some of your photos I would love to pack my stuff and leave… :o) And another very positive point: You are so active and it is very nice that you keep me up to date.” Marketing, SW-Motech Germany

“Thank you so much for these amazing awesome pictures! Absolutely breathtaking!…Can we use some of your photos in our marketing? We are impressed. We at Rukka HQ are impressed in everything you have done.” Motorsport, Rukka Finland

“I just wanted to send a personal THANK YOU! I am fully aware of the endless hours of shooting, editing, sound fixing you have spent to create your masterpiece. Let me assure you it had an impact that night, and we may have yet another new bunch of travellers on their way to their own overland experience. For what you do, indeed, matters. Until we meet again.” Alain Despatie, Film Festival Curator, Overland Expo WEST — Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

“I’m stunned at the incredible images on your website; so inspiring and gobsmacking! What a thrilling and epic adventure you & Jason had. AND I just read through the coverage on our Mountain House: it is pure poetry, fantastic wordsmithing!!! I love the way you write and describe everything. Super WOW. You absolutely captured Talkeetna, the anticipation for the flight, and the experience at the Mountain House so authentically! Thank you!” Owner of Sheldon Mountain House, atop a glacier inside the Don Sheldon Amphitheater just above the Ruth Gorge, Denali National Park, Alaska.

“Thank you for the interest in working with Good To-Go. Kate is a good friend and it speaks volumes when she refers someone to us. We are finding traction in the overland market and I do see there being some opportunity to work together. I am impressed by the work that both you and Jason do, and enjoyed your site and provided sample content.” Marketing and Digital Media Director, GOOD TO-GO

“…I hope all’s still going really well with you guys. Loving the updates from Lisa. Give her a hug would you please : ) Cheers, Sam.” Sam Manicom, author of four motorcycle travel books.

“You’ve always got great photos and commentary.” ADV Pulse.

“You and Lisa have done a killer job on social media! Thank you so much for your contributions this year.” Brett Hutchinson, Manager of Skagway Tours.

“I absolutely loved her [Lisa Morris’] story, to the point of reading it twice. [The Final Frontier,” June 2017]. Words, emotions, sincerity…excellent writing, experience and trek. I would gladly purchase more Mojos just knowing she may again write from her memoirs.” Denis Goselin via email, Motorcycle Mojo Magazine, October 2017.

“OMG you two! 3 days ago I found your blog and have now read your story so far! What an adventure, so beautifully written and narrated by Lisa, I can’t believe we didn’t know what you were doing! I will be following your blog now, eagerly awaiting the next chapter of this life affirming journey you have undertaken, together, taking your readers with you via the amazing pictures and videos and the enchanting way Lisa captures the essence of your adventure.” Clive Littlewood, follower of Two Wheeled Nomad.

“I am loving the stories and the ebb and flow of your trip. I think your writing is a delight, and a great read for experienced travellers or the humble coach potato.” Neil Burnard, fellow motorcyclist.

“Always love your blog posts, videos and photos. Thank you for sharing using magical words that capture my interest in your adventure. You are both true professionals as your writing demonstrates. Truly inspirational!” Miss Rider, fellow motorcyclist.

“..You are really finding your own pure voice here…A genuine sense of place, spirit, and heart. Be safe, stay aware, and remain humble.” EH Alberts, fellow motorcyclist.

“I’m amazed, I must say. Seldom do I encounter a blog that’s both equally educative and amusing, and without a doubt, you have hit the nail on the head..” Mickie, fellow motorcyclist.

“Hi! As a fellow blogger, who blogs almost exclusively about Guatemala, I REALLY enjoyed seeing another author write so eloquently about Antigua and with stunning photos to match. Glad you enjoyed your time in Guatemala!” Chelsea, lagringachapina.com.