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Parade Training in Thailand.......same same......but different!

March 1st 2015
The english phrase I have most commonly overheard when Thai people are talking to westerners is "Same same....but different!" Whether you are talking about food, taxi fares or anything as a matter of fact, you are guaranteed to hear this expression at least once per day. My bicycle ride from the northern border town of Chiang Kong to Bangkok has certainly been different and whilst the scenery m ... read more

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more

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Clive Sturdy

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Over 5 years have passed since I cycled around the UK and Ireland and the time has come to get back in the ol' saddle. This time I will attempt to initially make the shores of New Zealand, initially cycling through Europe to Istanbul, the gateway to Asia, before following the silk routes through Central Asia and China to the Far East. Following a flight or preferably a boat journey to Australia, I will attempt to cycle across the Nullabor from Perth to Sydney, before heading onwards to New Zealand. I look forward to sharing my journey with you.... full info

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