Category Archives: GENERAL

The road of 1000 corners to Toungoo

Posted on 05/02/2017 by John milway

The road of 1000 corners to Toungoo 1st Feb 17 We left Loikaw at 8am for the 240kms ride south to Toungoo, two of our group were suffering stomach upsets. As we rode off we had an audience of at … Continue reading →

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Inlay Lake and then on to Loikaw

Posted on 31/01/2017 by John milway

30th Jan 17 A day on Inlay Lake then South to Loikaw Lazy start, then off at 10am for boat trip round the lake. 4 to a long boat with a thumping engine.. these things really shift with a long … Continue reading →

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Mandalay to Inlay Lake

Posted on 31/01/2017 by John milway

29th Jan 17 Mandalay to Inlay Lake We left at 8am, caught the Mandalay rush hour..8 bikes against 5000 mopeds. Major intersections had no traffic lights no priority no give way signs..just go, most mopeds have no mirrors; total mayhem … Continue reading →

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Life on the road to Mandalay

Posted on 31/01/2017 by John milway

28th Jan 17 Life on the road to Mandalay Our escort out of town today was a police car this time..short ride to Mandalay only 170kms, but turned out to be one of our most interesting. The road was a … Continue reading →

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Naypyidaw to Bagan

Posted on 29/01/2017 by John milway

26th Jan 17 Naypyidaw to Bagan Nice cooked breakfast; impressive carving of a lion from a single piece of wood dominated the restaurant. 8am start to get some miles done before heat of the day..200mls approx today. Off we went … Continue reading →

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We’re off to Myanmar

Posted on 28/01/2017 by John milway

We’re off to Myanmar 23rd Jan 17 Up at 5am ready for 6am pick up from hotel; met the whole group at the shop.. 4 Brits, 2 Aussies, 1 Irish, 1 American and Duncan & Alan from TBB..off we went … Continue reading →

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London-Chiang Mai, Thailand Jan/Feb 2017

Posted on 22/01/2017 by John milway

20/21/22 Jan 17 Left London with 3c temp, flying Thai Airways; arrived Bangkok 11.5 hrs later next day with 30c! Rushed to catch connecting 1.5 hr flight to Chiang Mai. Arrived at the domestic terminal, waited for luggage..and waited … Continue reading →

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Thailand/Myanmar 2017…Latest news, one week to go!

Posted on 12/01/2017 by John milway

12th Jan 2017 All set to leave on Thursday 19th Jan, 1 week to go…the riding gear is packed, the Tshirts and jeans are packed. The vaccinations are up to date, mosquito repellent and Imodium purchased; Myanmar land entry Visa … Continue reading →

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Heading into winter 16 and planning for 2017

Posted on 01/11/2016 by John milway

1st Nov 2016 Sitting here on a cold, wet day with 2016 drawing to a close.. I can reflect that its been a good riding year with plenty of adventures; in all approx 16,000 miles ridden and 10 different countries visited … Continue reading →

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Off to IOM Classic TT 2016

Posted on 17/08/2016 by John milway

Senior Classic TT 2016 set to be a stunner http://www.iomtt.com/Classic-TT/News/2016/August/16/John-McGuinness-Senior-Classic-TT.aspx Always wanted to watch the IOM TT racing from trackside but never managed to get booked in time..but finally (thanks to my friend Colin) we’ll soon be off to watch the Classic … Continue reading →

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Next Adventure coming soon…Spain & Portugal

Posted on 06/05/2016 by John milway

The next trip is finalised leaving on Brittany Ferries Sunday 5th June from Plymouth to Santander, Spain. Then 7 days riding through the mountains of Picos Europa, Northern Spain, then down into Portugal. Route planned takes in all the best … Continue reading →

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My next adventure starts soon!

Posted on 25/01/2016 by John milway

Through Thailand, Cambodia & Laos by motorbike….Its an Adventure..not a holiday 🙂 If you’re interested you can subscribe to posts and follow me as I update on my progress along the way. The taxi arrives at 08:30 on Sat 30th, will pick up … Continue reading →

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It all starts with an idea

Posted on 24/01/2016 by John milway

Hi All First a few words of introduction I caught the bug of touring on a motorbike many years ago…the freedom, the scenery, the roads, the food, the wine, the culture and people you meet; the incidents and experiences that happen along the way … Continue reading →

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