Tag Archives: Laos

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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2018 was a good year…2019 is taking shape!

Posted on 10/12/2018 by John milway

Its cold and wet and only 2wks to Christmas; time for a quick look back at the highlights of 2018. Over 12,000 miles ridden and the following countries visited; Thailand, Laos, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway Sweden, Spain and … 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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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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Vang Vieng to Lao capital Vientiane

Posted on 23/02/2018 by John milway

Sunday 18th Feb 18

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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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