

Cycling The Naga's Back
A new day and probably new challenges, all part of the fun! I got up before dawn and watched the sunrise above the Mekong, stunningly...


Going Up (& Down!) The Country
Our first ride yesterday was overall pretty smooth, cool with some rain, and relatively flat surface roads. Still, some issues were...


Morning Ride To Sri Chiang Mai
Sunday, March 3, our cycling trip was finally starting! Last year we got as far as Beung Khan (*), but this time we were going in the...


The Floating Pagodas of Wat Chaloem Phrakiat
I'm not really a religious buildings 'fan', but occasionally encounter temples that are quite amazing... One example is Lampang's Wat...


Chiang Dao Visit
Last week I went to Chiang Mai to meet my friends and ended up traveling around quite a bit. Local guides waiting for tourists One of the...


Clay Art
Recently I visited Koh Kret again, always something to do or see, to me never boring. I'd brought 2 of my friends over to check out some...


Riding The Rails To Hua Takhe
Last Sunday I went with my friend Mike on a short train trip to an old 'crocodile head' market: Hua Takhe. My part of this little trip...


Mekong By Bike - 5. Bueng Kan
This day was mainly a bit of sightseeing in the area until our friend David arrived with his pickup. But we really wanted to have a...


Mekong By Bike - 4. Pak Khat to Bueng Kan
In a way today was going to be the last real cycling day as Bueng Kan was our end destination. The views of the mighty Mekong were as...


Mekong By Bike - 3. Phon Phisai to Pak Khat
When the going gets tough.., the tough have a beer stop! Nah, just kidding, but we certainly had a few after the rides. After the usual...