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Category BASIC GUIDES

motorcycle gear shops in London and the Bike Shed. Motorcycle gear for women - motogirlthailand

3 moto gear shops in London. How do these popular moto gear shops rate when it comes to riding gear, and female riding gear, in particular? Let’s see how these shops rate gear-wise, and the general vibe for a female…

a female motorcycle rider on a Suzuki SV650 at Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall in Mae Taeng Chiang Mai, Thailand - motogirlthailand

A fun day ride to the Bua Tong Sticky Falls with my friend Opal, who was testing out a brand new Suzuki SV 650. One Day Ride The Route Initially, we planned to ride this Google Map route across the…

Keeping cool in hot season when riding a motorcycle.

Riding in a tropical country whilst still managing to be fully protected can be a challenge. The good news is that there are great options available which provide protection, without overheating. Good gear options plus a few key tips will…

a trip report banner image for Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival in Dan Sai, Thailand

This Ghost Festival Ride takes you through fun and unexpected events, as I make my way down to Dan Sai to enjoy the vibrant and unique annual Phi Ta Khon celebrations. The festival typically takes place in June or July,…

trip report for Ducati Thailand. Desert Sled. Chiang Dao.

A mountain trail ride on a Ducati Desert Sled. DART (Ducati Adventure Rider Tours) and photographer Thorsten Henn contacted me to ask if I would be available for a DART photo op. I was informed that it would be easy…

border crossing guide for Thailand and Laos. motogirlthailand. motorcycle.

This border crossing guide is based on my crossing from Chiang Khong to Huay Xai in November 2017 and also in May 2018. I have successfully crossed into Laos at this border on two occasions. The first time was with…

border crossing guide for Cambodia on a motorcycle. Choam. Sa Ngam. Os'mach. Motogirlthailand

BORDER CROSSING GUIDE – Thailand into Cambodia – O’smach Border (exiting Sa-Ngam) This border crossing guide is based on my crossing from Chong Chom to O’smach on 27th March 2019 and exiting out from Cambodia back into Thailand at the…

Singha Park International Balloon Festival trip report banner

Singha Park International Balloon Festival (inc. the R109 and a ride to Doi Chang, Doi Wawi & Mae Suai Dam)(14th February 2019) The Chiang Rai Singha Park International Balloon Festival is a spectacular annual event, where participants from 14 countries…

Fuel options in Thailand

I’ve had quite a few people ask me about fuel options when riding in Thailand, particularly rural or mountainous areas. Not so much a concern for the bigger bikes with large petrol tanks, but can be concerning when on a…

a trip report for Bua Tong Sunflower Festival. Camping tent and motorcycle.

(16th November 2019) Having recently recovered from Bronchitis, I was beginning to feel the blues at having been sick for so long. I had already missed out on a fantastic rider Memorial Ride (GT.Rider) the previous weekend, so the doldrums…