May 6, 202310 min readSouth 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 min readSouth 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 min readSouth 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 21, 202311 min readSouth 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....