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Montauk Man Co-Founds South African Motorcycle Tour Company

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Phil Berg of Montauk

Phil Berg of Montauk

with his dog

with his dog "Umma

" will start South African tours by motorcycle. KYRIL BROMLEY KYRIL BROMLEY

Phil Berg of Montauk will start South African tours by motorcycle. KYRIL BROMLEY

Phil Berg of Montauk will start South African tours by motorcycle. KYRIL BROMLEY

Phil Berg of Montauk

Phil Berg of Montauk

authorJaime Zahl on Apr 5, 2016
For the last few months, longtime Montauk resident Phil Berg has driven a unique vehicle throughout the streets of East Hampton.The converted school bus, adorned with a photo of its... more

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