Monthly Archives: November 2013

Cambodia, Siem Reap to Thailand !

Sisophon was our next stop, 106km through flat peaceful paddy fields with only the sound of a cheery “hello” from locals to break the silence. It’s just a stopping off point so not much to do here apart from relax, … Continue reading

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Cambodia, Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat !!

We left Phnom Penh but not quite how we intended, it was there independence anniversary and although we tried to get to the road that runs parallel to the river we couldn’t. They just wouldn’t let us go the way … Continue reading

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Vietnam, Saigon to Cambodia and Phnom Penh

We left Saigon with a sense of wonder, we wondered how the hell there traffic system actually worked !! At roundabouts it’s a free for all, no particular side gives way and no one seems to mind if you go … Continue reading

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Vietnam, Hue to Saigon

We left Hue bright and early and as usual we put in a few Km before stopping for breakfast, nothing like a bowl of noodles and a coffee to give you the energy for a days ride ! Our day … Continue reading

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Vietnam, Hanoi to Hue

We left Hanoi on yet another sleeper bus, damn I hate these things and this was by far the worst yet. It was overcrowded, it was hot, there was luggage piled everywhere, the loo was disgusting and the beds far … Continue reading

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Vietnam, Hanoi

So after 24 hours on a local bus complete with all the bags of rice, tools, animals and huge amounts of luggage and packages we finally made it to Hanoi. Our bikes were unloaded off the roof but not until … Continue reading

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Laos, Vientiane to Vietnam

Funny, we spent over five hours on a bus heading to Vang Vieng and sitting only two rows back on the other side of the bus was the owner of the guesthouse we’d booked and we didn’t realise until we … Continue reading

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