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The Chinese border then into the jungle

Posted on 15/02/2018 by John milway

Tuesday 13th Feb 18 We plan to visit the Chinese border and then further into Laos to an hotel apparently in the middle of the jungle..interesting! We set off at 9.30, only 200 kms today. It was 17c which felt … Continue reading →

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Chiang Rai and on to Laos

Posted on 13/02/2018 by John milway

Sunday 11th Feb 18 The main group left the hotel around 9 and I went off on my own to meet Duncan at the TBB shop. He had just returned from Myanmar last night which meant he was immediately off … Continue reading →

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Breakfast in Chiang Mai

Posted on 10/02/2018 by John milway

Thursday 8th February 2018 Taxi arrived on time for the journey to Hrow to catch my 21.30 flight to Bangkok and then on to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Started with a visit to the Premium lounge at T2, a couple of glasses … Continue reading →

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Thailand 2018..The adventure draws near

Posted on 01/02/2018 by John milway

Thursday 1st Feb 2018 Just 1 week from now I fly off with Thai Airways to Chiang Mai in North of Thailand for my first adventure of 2018..can’t wait to see the sun, feel warm and get on a motorbike … Continue reading →

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A review of 2017 and planning for 2018

Posted on 26/11/2017 by John milway

26th Nov 2017 Its only 4 weeks to Christmas and its 4degs C outside. The roads are cold, wet and covered in muck..the GS is sitting in the garage on trickle charge. Time to look back on 2017 adventures and … Continue reading →

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A great but WET Scottish Adventure: Sept17

Posted on 01/10/2017 by John milway

29th Sept17 (Click on all pics to enlarge) Day 1 Home to Girvan 381miles Bernard, Matt Colin and I met up at 9am for the long trek North…it was dry. Our route would take us up the infamous M6, rain … Continue reading →

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Its the North Coast 500 in SCOTLAND

Posted on 20/09/2017 by John milway

Weds 20th Sept 17 So after some discussion and viewing various long range weather forecasts, we decided to ignore the forecasts and go to Scotland! No doubt it would be warmer in France and less chance of rain but the … Continue reading →

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A great riding adventure in California

Posted on 13/09/2017 by John milway

13th Sept 2017 In Feb. 17 on my tour of Myanmar I met Jay, an American living in Oakland, California. As it happens my son, who is married to an American lady, happens to live in Castro Valley just 20 … Continue reading →

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The next adventure..FRANCE or SCOTLAND?

Posted on 20/08/2017 by John milway

20th Aug 2017 The next adventure..FRANCE or SCOTLAND? With the end of the UK biking season only 3mths away felt the need to start planning again! Need to get another major adventure in before the winter for sure! I’ve always … Continue reading →

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Off to Spain

Posted on 18/06/2017 by John milway

This trip was pretty hectic, long days riding and then a rush for cold beer when we arrived at the hotel, followed by shower and dinner…just couldn’t find time to update along the way; so here’s a full update of the … Continue reading →

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Time for the next adventure..Spain & Portugal

Posted on 01/06/2017 by John milway

1st June 2017 Its the final countdown to the next trip… had such a good time in Spain & Portugal last year we’re going back again. Bike is serviced, routes are planned and hotels booked; ferry sails from Portsmouth on Wed … Continue reading →

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Spring 2017 Ardennes & Wales…and a Pheasant Adventure!

Posted on 20/04/2017 by John milway

20th April 2017 Ardennes, Belgium…27/28th March 17 The weather forecast was looking good for the week ahead; needed to stock up with cheap tobacco (saving £13 per 50gm pack) so why not nip over to Belgium, save some money and … Continue reading →

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Thailand & Myanmar 2017 through pictures

Posted on 09/02/2017 by John milway

Uploading photos during the trip was often not possible due to very slow, or non existent wifi. So here is my collection of pics covering Thailand & Myanmar which summarises the journey from start to finish. Myanmar is a beautiful place, … Continue reading →

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Route 105 & 108 best roads ever

Posted on 05/02/2017 by John milway

4th Feb 17 Our last day of riding, 7am start long way to go. Our first stop was at a refugee camp for fugitives from certain tribes in Myanmar who have been persecuted by the government; 50,000 are housed in … Continue reading →

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Back to Thailand

Posted on 05/02/2017 by John milway

3rd Feb 17 We ride today to the border town of Mae Sot and stay the night on Thai soil.. will actually be sorry to leave Myanmar inspite of its bad roads and dusty chaos..and the fact I only had … Continue reading →

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