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Plain of Jars Site 52
What to do next? In Phonsavan and Hmong New Year is still a few days away. Thinking what to see and do next? Over beers started chatting with some Australian archaeologists from James Cook University that are here checking out various Jars sites. They highly recommended heading out to Site 52. It is approx 27...
Phu Chi Fa – To the base and above
One of my favourite rides. Cross over at Houy Xai, head to Pak Tha. Take the ferry across the Mekong and ride to Muang Ngern. You have the Mekong on your left and the Mountains with Phu Chi Duen, Doi Pha Thang and Phu Chi Fa on your right. Twisting and winding along all the...
Sangkhom – North Thailand.
That time of the year again. Christmas in Sangkhom with good frends Gerrie and Koi at Banmai Rimkhong. Another good friend recently moved to Nong Khai and kindly allows me to leave the Mighty KLX at his place for get away breaks from the Big Smoke - Bangkok. Loaded up and ready to roll. Riding...
Spoon Village – Ban Napia
Xiang Khoung province was one of the most heavily bombed areas during the second Indochina war and is littered with millions of UXOs. Bomb crater scars are visible from the road in front of the houses. The locals we spoke with buy the scrap UXO from others and then melt it down in a kiln...
Vat Phiavat
The temple was built in the 14th century and it is believed that the same craftsmen also built Vat Si Phom located a few blocks away. In the 19th century, bandits looted and invading armies damaged Vat Phiavat as they searched for riches. Fighting during the first Indochina War damaged the temple and its large...
Hmong New Year – Phonsavan
Chilling in Phonsavan. Having tagged along with Chris for the first part of his tour. Decided to hang out in Phonsavan with Tanoy from Cranky T Bar & Cafe for a few days. Chris and the group continued to head south on their journey. Tanoy informed me a few months earlier that the Hmong New...
Chiang Khong:- The Mekong and Remote Border Mountains
Bangkok to Chiang Khong. Early wake up and out the door at 5 am heading to the airport. Arrive in Chiang Mai, head over to Keng Engine Lat 18.8125584 Lon 99.0161812 The KLX sitting, waiting for me with my riding gear. Plus a new Keng Engine / Kawasaki Jersey. ( Thank you Keng )...
Pattaya Enduro Rides 2018
Pattaya - Enduro Trail Riding Post date to be updated with the latest rides Pattaya to Baan Chang:- 6 October. A brilliant ride in perfect wet sandy conditions over to Baan Chang then a steep rocky mountain climb. All up 140km for the day. Brilliant day with the fellas. Khao Khiew:- 19...
Bangkok – Exploring Sites
Living in Bangkok. Decided to explore my 'home town'. Parked the bike at the Condo and headed for the river. Starting at Khai Ka Pier 13.79882 100.51713 Getting off at the Phra Arthit Pier 13.76349 100.49407 near Khao San Rd Walk from here to the Grand Palace via Khao San Rd and Sunam Luang Park. ....
Saiyok Kanchanaburi Thailand – 2018
Day Rides - Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi 2018 Latest trips added and date ammended to the post publish date. Khao Pla Noi August 25th My favourite ride. Again and Again. Just so much fun. Must have ridden up here 20 times now. This time the creeks were not as fast moving and lower,...
Bago – Exploring sites
Exploring the sites in Bago. Day One and Three in Yangon, link below http://moto-mania.asia/yangon-exploring-the-sites/ Kyaik Pun Pagoda Kyaikpun Pagoda (Burmese: ကျိုက်ပွန်ဘုရား, IPA: [tɕaiʔpʊ̀ɴ pʰəjá])(ကျာ်ပန် in Mon, Kyaik (Buddha) & Pon (Four), is a pagoda in the Bago Division of Burma, in the city of Bago. Most notably, Kyaik Pun Pagoda is the home to the...
Taukkyan War Cemetery
The Taukkyan War Cemetery (Burmese: ထောက်ကြံ့ စစ်သင်္ချိုင်း) is a cemetery for Allied soldiers from the British Commonwealth who died in battle in Burma during the Second World War. The cemetery is in the village of Taukkyan, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Yangon on Pyay Road. It is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves...