Today’s ride on Komoot This hotel feels like it’s heyday was more than twenty years ago, but we can all identify with that. I went to make a coffee in the room but the kettle was rusted, so I went downtown to find my morning coffee. Strangely, coffee places around here don’t open until 9am …
Off to a Reservoir – Yasothon to Nikhom Kham Soi Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot We left the strange hotel along a dusty road through the fields. The owners daughter was concerned that we were going the wrong way and called to us as we rounded the corner. Very kind of her, but in Komoot we trust ! There were some interested dogs over the next …
From Mud Huts to former lavish Hotels – Wapi Pathum to Yasothon Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot Breakfast today, was muesli with bananas and mango. I wish I knew a smart way to cut up a mango, because the mess I made while doing that, was terrible. And unless the mango tastes out-of-this-world, it never seems worth the effort of preparation. It was worth it today though. Yum. …
Today’s ride on Komoot It’s Monday today and Thailand was recovering from the lifting of an alcohol curfew and an election. I was recovering from four consecutive days of riding at the start of a big trip. Regardless, we were certainly in some impatient Monday morning traffic when leaving Phimai. The day had started with …
Today’s ride on Komoot It’s election day here in Thailand and I feel very much a part of it. I’ve ridden past hundreds of election signs unfortunately oblivious to the context of the battle or the policies of the candidates. Yesterday, in the centre of Nakhon Ratchasima, we found ourselves in the middle of some …
Today’s ride on Komoot Another early start after a double breakfast and we immediately joined a busy road that grew steadily more busy and smelly. I was hoping for views of the adjacent lake, but sadly, I think the lake is a bit like yesterday’s waterfall – yes, it’s a lake but that’s it. Once …
Pak Chong to Nakhon Ratchasima – a day of chicken Read More »
Today’s ride on Komoot We had an early start at 7:30 and made our way out of Saraburi. It’s nice being the only tourists wandering around town, and we enjoyed our stay – partly because the hotel had a pool. But partly because people here are so helpful. Gee, the pool was nice … After …
Today’s ride on Komoot Well, the wait is finally over. My dream trip has begun. I’ve had just over a year off since the last big trip and I feel ready to get back into the bike packing lifestyle for the rest of this year (almost). Bangkok has been remarkably pleasant weather-wise. I’ve never been …
Day one – it’s finally here. Bangkok to Saraburi Read More »
I had two weeks in Thailand, most of it hanging out with my old uni mate Paul Kenny and his lovely wife Panadda. I slept for two days on arrival. It’s just too easy for me to sleep right now but I’m sure I needed it. Well, after a couple of days, I was more …
Today’s ride on Komoot Last day for this trip. I was going to enjoy this despite it being an ugly ride into Bangkok. The hotel here is great and I love the area. There was no shortage of food options around, so I set off and grabbed breakfast a few kms later. As usual, the …
