8. June 2026
Good morning. I’m off for my next leg to Lugu Lake today. Here is what the road book of today tells me: Today’s road book briefing (June 8, 2026): 8-Jun-26 (Monday) • Date / Day: 8-Jun-26 (Monday) • Distance: 231 km • Route: Lijiang → Lugu Lake Field Briefing* Segment: C1-6* Midpoint/Lunch: Lake Viewpoint* Start:… Continue reading →
7. June 2026
In Lijiang and my first rest day to relax, doing laundry and exploring the old town of historical Lijiang. In many ways, it compresses all we imagine about south west China into one spot, with lots of traditional style, costumes, food and so on, all on an elevation of around 2,200 meters. While there have… Continue reading →
6. June 2026
One week on the road. Today, 8 days ago we started in Chiang Mai. While there is still a certain excitement, I’m getting more relaxed and into the daily routine of getting things done and driving the very distances. Here the road book for today with more interesting Infos: 🌙 EVENING BRIEFING — C1-4 |… Continue reading →
5. June 2026
Lots of rain tonight and it is still cloudy, foggy and a bit drizzling rain. As it is under three hours I will wait until lunch time and hope the sun comes out. I have planned to arrange for a lunch stop in the ancient tea horse route town of Weishan, but with the rainy… Continue reading →
4. June 2026
Good morning China. Today will be my first full day riding in China from Puer to Jingdong, a bit over 300 km. Should be done in 5 hours including a lunch break. Spend the first two hours after getting up with un packing everything after yesterday’s inspection and when the officers left all clothes in… Continue reading →
3. June
Today was B-day, crossing into China. Had a bit of issue on the Laos exit, after I had thrown away the little TIP with the QR code. Took a while but they somehow figured out to exit my motorcycle from the system without the little sticker. I had been prepared on the checks on the… Continue reading →
2. June
Today is another rest day in Boten to China. Not so much to report from this place. Bumped this morning into one of the guys on Motorcycles, who crossed yesterday into China, Two got rejected, because they had sticker on their Motorcycles, representing the China borders not correctly and not all in one colour. They… Continue reading →
1. June
Today is a rest day in Boten. Washing the bike and arranging things. Had breakfast with two guys from the two Malaysian bike groups. Mainly 1250 GSs and six Harley Davidsons. Most BMWs are on the way to Munich and some of the Harleys are on the way to London. They crossed already today to… Continue reading →
31. May 2026, over the border to Laos and Boten
Today is the first B-day, border crossing day to Laos. While not complicated, it comes with the hassle on the Laos side to pay extra money for some kind of services including tour guide,etc. will see how this works out. In the past we have got around it, by staying firm and explaining you know… Continue reading →
2026-04-19 · Chiang Dao
The highest day of the Thailand leg — cresting at 2,250m near Chiang Dao, third-highest mountain in Thailand. Stops at Mae Ngon, Nong Bua and a long rest in Chiang Dao. Thin cool air, cloud forest roads — a preview of what the Pamir will bring. Continue reading →
2026-04-18 · Mae Salong
From the Mekong crossing at Chiang Khong up into the mountains of Mae Salong — former home of the Kuomintang army, now famous for tea and misty peaks. The altitude climbed steadily, the views opened up, and the temperature dropped. Continue reading →
2026-04-17 · Chiang Khong
The Golden Triangle — where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. A 274 km loop through iconic scenery with seven stops, including Phu Sang and Tap Tao. The Africa Twin ate up the mountain curves effortlessly. Continue reading →
2026-04-16 · Pua
The expedition begins — solo. After months of preparation, and after my original riding partner fell ill and could not join, I rolled out of Chiang Mai alone on the Africa Twin. The roads were smooth, the air still cool at sunrise, and the freedom of 4 months on the road ahead made every kilometre… Continue reading →