Category Archives: FAR EAST Adventures

My Far East Adventures Relived on Video!..Thailand, Laos & Cambodia

Posted on 04/04/2020 by John milway

Saturday April 4th 2020 So here we all are locked down for weeks and not knowing when this virus thing will be over..not even supposed to ride the motorbike, unless its essential; which getting out on the bike definitley is! … Continue reading →

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Unfortunately Thailand will NOT be my Valentine this year!

Posted on 17/02/2020 by John milway

Monday 17th February 2020 The outbreak of a new Coronavirus in China and the fact that it has spread quickly to other countries has dominated World news recently. Unfortunately Thailand is a major destination for Chinese tourists and very quickly … Continue reading →

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Some new tricks and great adventures planned for 2020

Posted on 16/01/2020 by John milway

Wednesday 15th January 2020 As we started 2020 it dawned on me that I passed my test and got my first motorbike 55 years ago!! I retired 6 years ago and in 2016 someone suggested that I should start a … 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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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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