May 6, 202310 minSouth East AsiaThe Last Days of Asia, Days 259 – 295: Cambodia, Malaysia, SingaporeCambodia, Days 259 – 269 I cycled to the first ATM yet it would only dispense American dollars. Confused, I cancelled the transaction – I...
Apr 30, 20235 minSouth East AsiaCycling Vietnam (2/2), Days 248 – 259: A Race Against Visa Expiry – Hue, Hoi An, The BorderDays 248 – 259 The first rotation of the pedal is always the hardest. I anxiously left Haiphong with the whole of Vietnam laid before me....
Apr 30, 202310 minSouth East AsiaCycling Vietnam (1/2), Days 237 – 248: Sa Pa, Ha Long, Cat BaDay 237 The descent into Vietnam made the previous day’s effort worthwhile. It was long, fast and impressive. On flat ground, women...
Apr 22, 202311 minSouth East AsiaCycling Thailand & Laos, Days 224 – 237: Chiang Mai, Huay Xai, Luang PrabangDays 224 – 226 Landing in Thailand and hearing the hum of hornless traffic was therapeutic. I felt relaxed for the first time in weeks....