Author Archives: phil
Chonburi, Pattaya and Rayong
Hi all! Just a quick update. Apologies to everyone who has emailed, I’ve had email problems but will reply ASAP. After leaving the Cambodia border & a good night’s kip I headed towards Chonburi & Pattaya. Another great days riding … Continue reading
Phitsanulok to Choburi via Cambodia
Phitsanulok was lively. Found a good hotel near the river which was right opposite a lively and nosiy night market so spent the evening wandering round the market and eating. Early night for an early start. I got about 200 … Continue reading
Heading South
After another late night drinking with the 2 Phils, I loaded up the bike to start making my way to Chon Buri and the Triumph factory. Feeling as rough as a big sweaty rough thing. I’ll head for Phitsanulok for … Continue reading
What a day!
Yesterday was a cracking day. Once I’d shaken off the hangover, I jumped on the bike to see more of the countryside around Chiang Mai. Truly a beautiful place. The national parks are amazing, the wildlife so diverse and the … Continue reading
Last day in Chiang Mai
Feeling very rough after a heavy night drinking with Phil & Dylan, two Canadian riders fron Medicine Hat. The bike is back after being cleaned & serviced by Britbike, the local Triumph dealers. Great job.
Mohan, Boten, Chiang Khan, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
Am currently sitting with an ice cold beer and steak for lunch at Rider’s Corner in Chiang Mai run by Phil and his wife. Great food, great company, cold beer, great music, comfortable room, bike mechanic, Triumph dealer and service … Continue reading
Kunming to Pu’er
Yunnan Province seems to be a lost more laid back then elesewehere in China. I blagged my way on to the Express Highway again and no one seems bothered. I even got a tug from the old bill an hour … Continue reading
Hanging out in Kunming
A lie in this morning. Luxury. My room is on the 2oth floor of a very strange hotel. Great views of the city, but the bathroom lights don’t work and the bog’s blocked! Sod it, I’m off into town. Mad … Continue reading
Zhao Tong to Kunming
After washing off the half inch of pink mud off the bike I head for Kunming. Blagged my way onto the Express Highway again so the road is smooth, fast and winds it’s way thropugh more fabulous scenery. It’s still … Continue reading





