Author Archives: John milway

South through Swedish forests and beautiful lakes

Posted on 25/07/2018 by John milway

Day 10Fri 20th July 18 South through the Swedish forests and lakes to Mora 400 miles. Slept well and still had my wallet in the morning 😊 Had a good breakfast, chatted more and then set off south again. After … Continue reading →

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Somewhere in North of Sweden to somewhere South

Posted on 24/07/2018 by John milway

Day 9 Thurs 19th July..CONTINUED Somewhere in North of Sweden to Somewhere South! So Claus and I chatted about our speeding experiences with the Norwegian police. He was on one of the remote islands off Lofoten only reached by ferry; … Continue reading →

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A sudden dramatic change of plan in North Norway

Posted on 22/07/2018 by John milway

 Day8 Weds 18th July 18 Trondheim to Mo I Rana 300 miles Got on the road for 08.30 today. Took a while to clear Trondheim, through long dark tunnels and a very long boring avg speed camera 70kph stretch. Then … Continue reading →

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Troll’s Staircase and on to Trondheim

Posted on 18/07/2018 by John milway

Day 6 Monday 16th July 18 Hjelle to Alesund 173 miles Slept well and woke up to the most beautiful morning. Sunny, warm ,still clear water on the lake and snow glistening on the mountain tops.. what a great place … Continue reading →

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Bergen and beyond

Posted on 16/07/2018 by John milway

Day 4 Sat 14th July 18 Ferry and Bergen Slept well in my luxurious cabin until 05.30 when I was awoken by an announcement for those passengers getting off at Stavanger! 🙁  got up shortly after and had a good … Continue reading →

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The long road to Norway

Posted on 14/07/2018 by John milway
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NORWAY..my biggest solo adventure yet!

Posted on 02/07/2018 by John milway

Monday 2nd July 18 The next adventure is approaching rapidly!!  On 11th July18 I will set off for the channel tunnel and head for NORWAY 🇳🇴 😎 This trip is gonna be a big one; 16 days away and nearly 5000 … Continue reading →

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Back in freezing UK..another Adventure over

Posted on 01/03/2018 by John milway

Thursday 1st March 18 I arrived at the airport last Sunday morning in plenty of time for once; time indeed to sit outside and enjoy the morning sun as the temperature climbed to 30 degs C. 14hours flying time later I … Continue reading →

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A few interesting days R&R in Chiang Mai

Posted on 25/02/2018 by John milway

Thurs 22nd Feb 18 A lazy start and breakfast then a stroll around the Old City streets, it’s in the 30s by midday. Tuk Tuk to the Duangtawan, a modern 24 story hotel; room wasn’t ready they apologised and upgraded … Continue reading →

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And finally back to Chiang Mai, 2500kms since we started

Posted on 23/02/2018 by John milway

Wed 21st Feb 18 After a good breakfast and more chat with the car rally guys, Riz jumped up in the driving seat of the Italia, we had our last group pic with the bikes and then set off. Some … Continue reading →

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Riding in the mountains

Posted on 23/02/2018 by John milway

Tues 20th Feb 18 290 kms today, our penultimate day of riding. After our early start the roads were straight to begin with, then we climbed up into mountains and through a national park. Great flowing twisty road, good surface, … Continue reading →

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Back to Thailand

Posted on 23/02/2018 by John milway

Monday 19th Feb 18 A short day only 159kms, but we have got a border crossing to do and it’s hot, 30c by 10am. We do have time to ride through the centre of town to see the Victory Arch … Continue reading →

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Vang Vieng to Lao capital Vientiane

Posted on 23/02/2018 by John milway

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Phonsovan to Vang Vieng

Posted on 21/02/2018 by John milway

Sat 17th Feb18 About 200 kms today. Stopped early at the Plane of Jars, these things are made of granite and 1000 years ago were used to bury dead bodies apparently. On the same site was a cave used during … Continue reading →

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Luang Prabang to Phonsavan and then on to Vang Vieng

Posted on 18/02/2018 by John milway

  Thurs 15th Feb 18 Today is a rest day; a chance to explore the town of Luang Prabang and visit local attractions such as Temples, Elephant sanctuary and the famous Kuangsi waterfall; and learn about the history of the … Continue reading →

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