Riding the 53 Circle Around Town
I've been riding buses in Bangkok for many years and despite the arrival of BTS, MRT, and other new forms of transport continue doing so....
Ayutthaya Revisited
Last week Mike and I ended up in Ayutthaya by train as I wanted to do some countryside cycling. First sight upon leaving Ayutthaya...
From Hell Fire to Giant Trees
This really is a grab bag of Kanchanaburi pictures. Starting with this very impressive museum. I have visited it several times, but it...
8. Riding The Rails: Vang Vieng - Nong Khai
The title is a bit of a misnomer as this is the only day without any train rides, sorry about that! I’m an early riser and continued...
6. Riding The Rails: Muang Xai - Vang Vieng
High-speed train arriving at Muang Xai station. The next day we set out for our by-now-standard now standard Lao breakfast of baguettes...
5. Riding The Rails: Muang Xai
We left the station and while walking to the tuk-tuk stand, Tim asked which hotel we were supposed to go to. Good question, I’d sent a...
4. Riding The Rails: High-Speed Train
The train to Nong Khai was an old diesel and as a result, it was a rather noisy ride with plenty of shake, rattle & rolls. This train...
3. Riding The Rails: Vientiane Departure
Vientiane Railway Station After an uneventful night, we got up early and were pleasantly surprised that we could get a cup of (instant)...