13 September 2013 – Naushki, Russia
Stuck at the border crossing at Naushki, Russia for 5 hours. Talked to the customs officer, made a new friend, Chema from Spain, and helped out a nice Japanese gentlemen – Shinya Watanabe(shinyawatanabe.net)
Stuck at the border crossing at Naushki, Russia for 5 hours. Talked to the customs officer, made a new friend, Chema from Spain, and helped out a nice Japanese gentlemen – Shinya Watanabe(shinyawatanabe.net)
Did you know that admission to Skydeck at Bitexco tower in Saigon – also known as the tallest building in Vietnam – costs 200,000 dong? Meanwhile, you can enjoy an iced coffee for only (!) 120,000 dong one floor higher (floor 50) at the EON cafe. Or order a beer for 160,000 dong. You know,…
A pit stop in Sam Neau as we wrap up our motorcycle ride from Phonsovan to Vieng Xai, Laos. In the morning, when we were leaving Phonsovan, the manager of our guest house asked us where we were headed – I told him Vieng Xai. The look on his face was not encouraging. His comment…
At the embassy of Burma in Bangkok, Thailand… A crowded visa pick up is no fun
We found paradise! This.is.where.it’s.at — Koh Ngai, stunningly beautiful and serene.
On a bus from Bagan to Lake Inle — looking forward to changing it up from the dusty desert to the serene lake.
Taking a (grumpy) train from Nagano to stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan and bathe in the onsen baths (which were both delightful!)