Author Archives: Chris Desmond

Germany, Berlin, 7 July 2016

Posted on Thursday, 7-July-2016 by Chris Desmond

Berlin TV tower great view from the top, get there early, the Cathedral, Chocolate House amazing creations and ice-cream, Jewish Synagogue, a bit rundown, no photographs and Hackescher Market

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Germany, Berlin, 5-6 July 2016

Posted on Wednesday, 6-July-2016 by Chris Desmond

Berlin, a big modern city with a notorious past. Museums and memorials everywhere all commemorating the mayhem that originated here. Lots of tourists, public transport that will get you anywhere and everything is well organised. Population 6 million and about one-third … Continue reading →

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Netherlands, Veghel, 28 June to 4 July 2016

Posted on Monday, 4-July-2016 by Chris Desmond

From Hastings I rode to Veghel once again catching up with friends.  

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United Kingdom, Edinburgh and Hastings, 22-27 June 2016

Posted on Monday, 27-June-2016 by Chris Desmond

From the Isle of Man I got the ferry back to the mainland and rode to Edinburgh to visit friends for a few days then back to Hastings to do an Oil and Filter change, fit new tyres and do … Continue reading →

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United Kingdom, Isle of Man, 19-21 June 2016

Posted on Tuesday, 21-June-2016 by Chris Desmond

From Hastings I rode to Heysham and got the ferry to Douglas on the Isle of Man to ride the legendary Snaefell Mountain Course, a bucket list ride for all motorcyclists. This island is a Crown Dependancy with a population … Continue reading →

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United Kingdom, Hastings, 12-18 June 2016

Posted on Saturday, 18-June-2016 by Chris Desmond

I flew from Perth to Hastings via Singapore, a long flight. First job was to take my bike which has been resting in a friends garage to a Suzuki dealer for a checkup as part of a recall issued by … Continue reading →

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Australia, Perth and the South West, February 2016

Posted on Sunday, 28-February-2016 by Chris Desmond

Perth, Western Australia, population 2 million, a beautiful city. 8th in the Economist Intelligence Unit‘s 2015 list of the world’s most liveable cities. The Bell Tower and Elizabeth Quay, a new development. Aquarium of Western Australia AQWA Swan Valley, wine producing region … Continue reading →

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South Korea, Jeju Island and B.I.F.F., 30 September – 04 October 2015

Posted on Sunday, 4-October-2015 by Chris Desmond

Jeju Island is a self-governing province located in the Korea Strait between Korea and Japan, population 600,000 plus about a million tourists. People from most countries do not need a visa to visit this island even if they need a … Continue reading →

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South Korea, Busan, 24 – 29 September 2015

Posted on Tuesday, 29-September-2015 by Chris Desmond

Busan is South Korea’s second largest city with a population of 4.6 million. It is also the 5th busiest port in the world and is set amongst a series of hills so you are always walking either up or downhill. … Continue reading →

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United Kingdom, Hastings, 17 – 23 September 2015

Posted on Wednesday, 23-September-2015 by Chris Desmond

From Dortmund in Germany I rode to Hastings in East Sussex in the UK, wet and windy on the continent. Got trapped by trucks and traffic into taking an off ramp going through Antwerp and had to turn around and … Continue reading →

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