Author Archives: Chris Desmond

Ireland, Giant’s Causeway, 19 June 2013

Posted on Thursday, 20-June-2013 by Chris Desmond

I rode from Dublin over the back roads to the Giant’s Causeway on the coast of Northern Ireland which is part of the UK though there was no indication nor were there any signs of any kind when crossing the … Continue reading →

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Ireland, Dublin, 15-18 June 2013

Posted on Tuesday, 18-June-2013 by Chris Desmond

The first thing you notice about the city is the lack of high rise buildings, many tourists some with American accents which I haven’t heard since Manila though the majority sound like East Europeans. Many of the businesses are run … Continue reading →

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Ireland, Rosslare & Waterford, 14 June 2013

Posted on Saturday, 15-June-2013 by Chris Desmond

Cardiff to Fishguard Port ride was cold, wet and windy, this is a small port, no immigration or customs, just check in and ride to the gate and wait, again no need to get off my bike. Cold wind blowing … Continue reading →

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United Kingdom, Cardiff, 13 June 2013

Posted on Friday, 14-June-2013 by Chris Desmond

The ride from Hastings to Cardiff was cold (13c), wet and windy, I took the back roads which made it a lot easier and I got to see some very small towns and villages. The freeway is nasty, the spray … Continue reading →

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United Kingdom, Hastings, 5-12 June 2013

Posted on Thursday, 13-June-2013 by Chris Desmond

I rode from Veghel through Belgium to Calais in France and caught the ferry to Dover in the UK. The ferry takes 1.5 hours and costs $40, book online and there is no need to print your ticket. Immigration asked … Continue reading →

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United Kingdom, British Beer

Posted on Wednesday, 12-June-2013 by Chris Desmond

This gallery contains 22 photos.

I have never seen such a huge variety of micro brewery beers, ales and stouts, every pub seems to have its own concoction. Cheers

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Netherlands, Veghel, 19 May – 4 June 2013

Posted on Wednesday, 5-June-2013 by Chris Desmond

I arrived here with the intention of buying a motorcycle and using it to travel in Europe for a year or two but soon found out that only residents can own a motor vehicle in the Netherlands. After some discussion … Continue reading →

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Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, 16-22 February 2013

Posted on Saturday, 23-February-2013 by Chris Desmond

 Small airport, Visa on Arrival BND20 ($16) for a 2 week visa, there is a money changer at the airport, most hotels offer a free airport pickup but you have to email them in advance, a taxi will cost you … Continue reading →

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Philippines, Manila, 6-15 February 2013

Posted on Friday, 15-February-2013 by Chris Desmond

 There are 2 Airports you can use to get to Manila, one is Clark which is located in Angeles a 2.5 hour bus ride North of Manila, the other is located in Manila itself and is the preferred option as … Continue reading →

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Kuwait, 29 Nov – 3 Dec 2012

Posted on Monday, 3-December-2012 by Chris Desmond

This has to be the most complicated Airport Visa on Arrival procedure I have been through. Do not stand in the queue for Immigration, instead go up the stairs on the left and change some money at the currency exchange … Continue reading →

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