Category Archives: FAR EAST Adventures

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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A day of adventure and drama on the road to Kyaiktiyo

Posted on 05/02/2017 by John milway
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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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A review of Thailand Feb16

Posted on 18/02/2016 by John milway

Arrived LHR at 7pm after 12 hr flight from Bangkok…temperature 4degs….Brrrr. Slept well that night! This was a fantastic trip…a real adventure, approx. 4000Kms in the end through Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand…we travelled through remote and rural areas where tourists … Continue reading →

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Last day in Thailand

Posted on 16/02/2016 by John milway

Monday 15th Feb We had a leisurely start, omelettes for breakfast then off into heat of the day to explore the old town of Chiang Mai and the many temples. Stopped for a cold beer and a light lunch followed … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day in Chiang Mai..journey end

Posted on 15/02/2016 by John milway

Sunday 14th Feb Firstly, happy Valentine ‘s day to Ann, my long suffering wife, who agreed to let me come on this trip away from home for 16 days xx When I called her at 08:30 UK time she was … Continue reading →

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BIking heaven on the road to Chiang Rai

Posted on 14/02/2016 by John milway

Saturday 13th Feb After eggs and sausage we left our little hotel chalets and set off to Chiang Rai, about 280kms through the mountains and hills. Great road, smooth tarmac a combination of sweepers and some tighter corners up and … Continue reading →

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