FAQ

Why do you call yourself 'Itchy Boots'?

There is an English expression ‘to have itchy feet’ which means:

To have itchy feet is to have a marked desire to travel or move from one place to another; to have the desire to leave a place. Also, to be eager to make a change or start something new.

I can’t think of anything more appropriate to describe my wanderlust, and that’s how ‘Itchy Boots’ was born!

How do you fund your travels?

I sold my house and my possessions so I could go and travel. I wanted to keep myself on the road for as long as possible so I started filming my travels. Now I earn money with my YouTube channel and selling merchandise. I also offer followers to become a member of the Itchy Boots Community in exchange for some interesting benefits. You can read about the memberships here. I am also an ambassador for Rev'it!, Arai and MoskoMoto and some brands have donated me gear or equipment over the years.

What happened to Basanti?

I bought Basanti in India, but because I came to India as a tourist, I couldn’t register Basanti in my name. So an Indian friend offered to register Basanti in his name. Thanks to him I was able to cross 25 countries with Basanti, but unfortunately it was not possible to register her in my name or in The Netherlands. I explain the full story in this video. In the end, I exchanged Basanti for Dhanno. 

What happened to Dhanno?

When the pandemic started, I had to leave Dhanno behind in Peru, while I was repatriated to my home country The Netherlands. In the end, I was able to ship her to The Netherlands but received Dhanno in terrible shape. She won't be clocking any kilometers anymore. 

What equipment do you use for editing your videos?

When I am on the road, I have a MacBookPro with me.

All my videos of Season 1 have been edited with Filmora. This is an easy and cheap computer program for video editing. But Filmora had issues with my 4K footage, making the editing process very time consuming. To be able to work faster, I’m now working with Final Cut Pro. A more professional, expensive and difficult program, but I can produce videos a lot quicker and better!

For the storage of the material I use SSD-drives, they are more expensive but small and reliable. 

How do I become an Experience or Loyalty Member?

In order to become an Experience or Loyalty Member, you need to become a Free Member of the Itchy Boots community first.

Once you are a free member, you can subscribe to an Experience or Loyalty Membership and enjoy all the benefits that come with being a paying member.

You can become a Free Member via this link here. 

How can I change my membership?

Visit the membership page in your dashboard to change your membership from Free Member to a paying membership. Your Experience or Loyalty Membership will start as soon as you have made your payment. 

Here you can also cancel your subscription for your paid membership. After your paid membership has expired, you will automatically become a Free Member.

You can also switch between an Experience and Loyalty Membership. We recommend unsubscribing first from your current membership and then subscribe to the preferred paid membership. 

Click here for the membership page in your dashboard. 

I have not received a confirmation mail

When you have checked your SPAM-folder and waited for at least 2 hours, and still have not received a confirmation mail to verify your Itchy Boots account, please send us an e-mail at [email protected] stating that you have done the above. 

We will look into it, and make sure your account will be activated one way or the other. 

How can I delete my account?

You can remove your account via your profile page in your dashboard.

Keep in mind that when you delete your account, you can not:  

• Leave blog comments
• Watch 360 Experiences
• Buy or have access to a Motovlogging Course
• Receive the bi-monthly newsletter
• Become an Experience or Loyal Member

Still sure you want to delete your account? Click here to get to your profile page. 

My question is not listed, what should I do?

In case you have a question that is not being answered in the FAQ or on the website, please send an e-mail to: [email protected]. 

How long will it take to complete a course?

Once you have bought a course, you will have all the time you need to complete it.

Motorcycle Vlogging 101 and Advanced have life-long access to all the materials as long as you are a member of the Itchy Boots Community. 

Are the courses being updated?

Every half-year, I will check my course and give an update if necessary. For instance when there are big changes in how YouTube studio works or if I start using other filming techniques. You will receive an email when I have added new information to the course. 

Do I need to have experience with filming?

Itchy Boots courses are set up in such a way that everybody can understand the information that is being offered. You can pause the instruction videos as many times as you want, or rewatch them as often as you like. Additionally, there is a summary for you to read, which makes it easier to understand the videos too! 

As you have life-long access to the full course, you can study at your own pace. 

What equipment do I need to complete the challenges of Motorcycle Vlogging 101? 

For the challenges, you only need a smartphone or GoPro, a selfiestick, and/or mount on your bike or helmet for the camera. Trust me, you don't need the most professional equipment when you start vlogging. To edit your first motorcycle vlog, you will need a basic editing program. In my course, I share the setup for Imovie and Filmora. Both editing programs are for free. I am looking forward to your first results!

You can find more details about the course here. 

Why can I not buy the advanced course?

As Motorcycle Vlogging Advanced builds on the content given in Motorcycle Vlogging 101. It is only available for those who have completed that course and have received their certificate. 

My question is not listed, what should I do?

Whether you have a question about the course in general or about its content, you can always send your question to [email protected].  

What is an 360 Experience?

The 360 Experience is a video that has been recorded with a 360 degrees camera. That way you can experience a certain experience from different angles. It is like you are really there with me riding through Johannesburg for instance.

These types of videos are similar to what people use for Virtual Reality Experiences. You can also watch the 360 Experience on a VR device. 

You will find a 360 Experience for free here to try and test. You can access it once you have logged in as a Free Member of the Itchy Boots Community. When you are an Experience or Loyalty Member, you can watch all the experiences that are available on this page. 

Can I watch the experience on my smartphone?

In order to view the 360 Experience on your phone, you need to install the app 'Vimeo'. Once you click on the play button of the 360 Experience, the Vimeo app will automatically open and play the Experience.

If you have an Android phone, you can move your phone in order to see the video from a different angle. On an iPhone you need to use your fingers on the screen to switch perspective.