Motogirl 'in' Thailand
For an expat in Thailand, most have only one of two options: report to immigration every 90 days, or do a border crossing (get stamped out of Thailand, enter into the neighbouring country, then get stamped back into Thailand). Given that I prefer to have any excuse to take my bike out for a trip, I pretty much always choose
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A motorcycle trip spanning over 5 days, taking in sections of 7 different provinces (although some outskirt provinces). These include: Chiang Mai, Nan, Loei, Uttaradit, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok, Prae. A friend suggested a long motorcycle trip (initially for around 8 days approx), visiting areas that neither of us had ever been to before. With a fab route map devised by an
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An approx 950km Northern Thailand solo border ride (loop) from N.West to N.East over 2 days. Taking in many famous “must-see’s”, including Doi Mae Salong, Doi Tung, The Golden Triangle, Phu Chi Fa, The Big Dipper and Phayao. *A video of highlights from the trip is at the bottom of the page.* Visa extension stamp time was looming and an
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Have you ever set off some place with a mellow mindset? Knowing that you have only one simple thing planned for that day. Just one little thing and that’s all. Nothing else to think about. I am sure you have. We all have.. and yesterday, that is exactly the mindset I started out with… Except it wasn’t the mindset I
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Saturday 3rd June – Sunday 4th June. Weekend trip to Mae Sariang. Day 1: Chiang Mai > Mae Chaem > Khun Yuam > Mai Sariang. Meeting at a local PTT garage, 5 of us gathered to ride to Mae Sariang. The group consisted of 3 lady riders, and 2 male. My friend Sam (lady) on her CB500x, Ms.S on her CBR250, Mr.K
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Girl’s ride at the weekend (27th – 28th May). Three lady riders take a ride to Pai, including an overnight stay. Was a fantastic trip! 😀 We are now just at the start of Rainy Season in Northern Thailand and a few days before our trip there was an official weather warning about storms and possible flooding in Northern Regions. Not something to
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On Sunday 14th May 2017, I attended my third dirt-bike training session at Honda Safety Riding Park. Previously I did the BASIC course dirt twice, before going on to do the Experienced dirt course. (BASIC dirt course write-up HERE) 9am – 4pm HOT SEASON. ………Hot! Hot! Hot! Feeling both nervous and excited I headed off to the riding park
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