Sunday, 9 December 2012

Koh Samui Resort - Adventure Travel On A Motorcycle


Tinted windows, sounds and smells unmuffled by rolled up, sights, with the wind blowing against your face, now imagine how much better it is to be visiting on a motorcycle. Beautiful coastlines and spectacular mountain views, ancient ruins, mystical and enchanting land with remote hill tribe villages, an exotic.

And the leaves brush by your fingers, you raise your arms for the low hanging tree branches. The acrid smell of burning logs tickles your nose and the cold mountain air tingles your skin. Instead you are in the scene, you are no longer a passive observer watching the scenes go by. You see things differently on a motorcycle.

A motorcycle also makes it easier to go off the beaten track and explore narrow dirt roads. It is easier for a motorcycle to edge pass potholes and bomb craters, compared to its more glamorous counterpart. Especially in countries with challenging road infrastructure, an adventure travel on a motorcycle is one of the best ways to see a country.

These South East Asian countries are also blessed with deep history and rich culture. Jungles and temples to keep the traveller occupied, mountains, caves, hot springs, rivers, lakes, there are plenty of waterfalls. Mysterious Plain of Jars in Laos and picturesque Sapa in Vietnam are but some of the famous attractions, the mighty Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Laos and Vietnam, and there are a lot to explore in countries like Cambodia.

Who are armed with an uncanny ability to repair motorcycles and are always willing to point you out to the right direction, these are just part of the adventures and you can always depend on the friendly locals, but. The motorcycles do break down and we do lose our way once in a while, sure. Have made the same trips without much problems, including me, but many foreigners. Let alone renting a motorcycle and traveling cross-country, it might seem difficult enough just to visit the countries, because of the cultural and language barriers.

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