After being hold up in Luang Prabang during the big freeze.. It was time to break out. I did enjoy the time in LPQ.. Love going back. But those 7c day time maximum temps and 3c 4c at night were too much.. Not to mention the cold rain… Before the big blast of cold from China.. Went for…
Laos – King of the Hill. A brilliant ride up to a remote Hmong village just out side of Luang Prabang. Crossing the Mekong at Luang Prabang to the other side of the river. On the way up to the Hmong village.. Steep, narrow and fantastic views. All the kids come out to say hello and check out…
The riders:- Chris Corbett, Brian Moto-Mania. Today’s mission LIMA SITE 85 – Phou Pha Thi. January 5th 2016 Certainly didn’t expect to be starting this topic this trip. Quick recap. Completed five days exploring the area below Phu Chi Fa and Doi Pha Tang with Frank. Phu Chi Fa up above my right shoulder, down below on the…
Having again visited Phu Chi Fa and Doi Pha Tang. Decided my next trip to Lao would include a ride around the area below and between the Mekong and riding along the Mekong up to the border with Thailand. Then see if there is away across the Mekong by local canoe / ferry. Phu Chi Fa Doi Pha Tang…
Long Cheng Rainy Season Ride. Sept 2015 The track in to Long Chieng from Xaisomboun direction is graded hard packed all the way. I was honestly surprised to see the road works finish at the edge of Long Chieng. It is a mostly easy ride.. No real issues.. We came via Vang Vieng and joined up with the Phu…
Fantastic friendly people. River crossings. Bridges from another era and a few good laughs on the trails… Southern Laos. Simply amazing.. Lao Dirt Bike Odyssey – Special thanks to KTM stuntman James Franey. Well.. All the fun of the video editing out of the way.. Time for the ride report. Jim wanted to run his KTM and…
Jim and I headed over to Southern Laos again last month. Absolute ripper of a trip and a great bloke to go riding with. We wanted to do something different.. Not the normal tracks or now graded roads and stay in the same old Guest Houses. This trip we planned to camp as much as needed and seek out…
G’day All, Last November James, Justin and myself all met up in Ubon. Time to try the new bag out on the KLX. The plan. Lets cross the border and take the first right off the tarmac and head to the Lao side of the Emerald triangle. After the Emerald triangle head to Khong Island and see…
What a great few days and a great start to the New Year. Days that will remain in memory for a life time. The idea to try and get to Long Chieng ( not having passes or permission) was born a long time ago. Discussing this desire to visit Long Chieng with a Lao friend in Vientiane last…
Kong Lor Cave is pretty stunning.. The following pictures do not do it justice. As dark as the black hole of Calcutta and navigating by head lamp at a brisk speed. Head lamp zipping all over the cave walls looking for the path to follow There are a couple of small rapids you have to get out of…