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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nikhuzlan" data-source="post: 25507" data-attributes="member: 19744"><p>I found myself with a bit of time on my hands, and a choice of three bikes to ride. To the North of Malaysia there's Thailand, Laos and Cambodia that awaits, with thousands of kilometers of roads that passes through all types of terrain bar desert and snow. There is the usual base planning and as on all long trips, the Routes, the night stops, the spares and most importantly, riding buddies needs to be organised and roped in. I also had many discussions with friends who have ridden some of the routes as well to get some heads up on what to expect.I have never ridden further than South Thailand in all my years of riding as long distance motorcycle trips was never at the top of my riding agenda, preferring short quick day rides around Kuala Lumpur. However, with time on my hands, and a suitable bike in the garage,  I felt the time is now appropriate for me to do some 'real' riding. I have no illusions of me being a hardcore adventurer, so the trip was planned to allow plenty of rest time between journeys, and night rides are a no no unless its on a well lit highway. Hotels are chosen only if there's air-con, hot water and safe parking for the bikes.This is a self centered selfish biking trip. We are not doing this for the nation, or world peace, or to assist in finding a cure for cancer. Its about having fun with riding buddies, its about exploration and discovery of the places we will be passing through.Hence, we do not have anytimeline nor schedule to keep. April-May also happens to be the hottest months in the three countries but we willstill go nevertheless.There's three of us, Mustakim on a F650GS, Ivan on an R1200Adv and me on my trusty R1200GSB. With a small group, flexibility can be built in, plans can be adjusted easily as we go along.We left Kuala Lumpur April 6th 2011, and the trip is to be completed in about 6 weeks, so return will be sometime mid May.The map below shows the general we will be riding in.<img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/Untitled-1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Here are some pics of the trip, and the full story will follow soon......The GPS Log of the whole trip. About 9,500kms covered on all types of roads/tracks.<img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/JW%203%20Nation%20Trip/01Untitled-2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />L-R Ivan, Me and Mus at Kanchanaburi, with the Bridge over River Kwai in the background.<img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/JW%203%20Nation%20Trip/01fb20110410JW032.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />About 50kms from Mae Sod, the border town between Thailand and Myanmar. What started out as a promising road of twisties eventually turned into gravel and broken tar for about 110kms, and only became better as we approach Mae Sariang.<img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/JW%203%20Nation%20Trip/01fb20110411JW210.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Laos, between Phou Khon and Luang Prabang. We stopped here for a short break. The two huts would not be out of place if the clock turns back by 300 years....<img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/JW%203%20Nation%20Trip/01fb20110422jw1272.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Laos, between Phou Khon to Vang Vieng. Not the best day for photography due to the hazy skies.....<img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/JW%203%20Nation%20Trip/01fb20110422jw276.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Vientiane, Laos. Patuxay Park. Just before we got chased away by the guards.....<img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/JW%203%20Nation%20Trip/01fb20110424NakhonRatchasima036.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Cambodia, on the way to Siem Reap.<img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/JW%203%20Nation%20Trip/01fb20110426JW0522.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Angkor Wat. Feel really special being able to ride my bike in.....<img src="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/nikhuzlan/JW%203%20Nation%20Trip/01fb20110426JW233.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />The full picture story will follow soon.....cheers</p></blockquote><p></p>

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