HanoiDecided to fly up to Hanoi to save time and it would be the only way we would get to see the Vietnamese capital!! Arrived at the airport and for the first time in my life there was someone holding up a sign with my name on (well it said Adam Matnard) but i figured it must be me, or if not theres gunna be a frustrated Mr. Matnard still waiting at Hanoi airport!!!! Amazingly the people from the hotel we were staying in for $15/night had come and picked uys up ...

The Journey!!Decided to take the cheapest route into Loas which involved taking a boat for 2 days down the Mekong river. Was very surpried as to how beautiful Loas actually was, grat scenery pretty much all the way. Wasnt that comfortable though!! Had a good laugh with the people we met the night before. The boat traveled for 7 hours and then we had a night in a place called Pakbeng, this was a little village with pretty much nthing in, power to the whole place e...

The Journey and Place!Sadly said our goodbyes to team chilli and stepe and i ventured back to Bangkok and treated ourselves to a flight up to Chiang Mai, was a little concerend as to how safe the flight would be having only paid about a tenner for it but it was fine! Headed to the highly recommended Spicy Thai guest house. This place was really really nice, couldnt believe how friendly and helpful all the staff were! Met up with a new group of people on the first...

Jan 24th 2007 Awoke to the shock of a small Thain man screaming hurry, hurry!! We all just about managed to wake up, get out of bed and off the train before it moved on! Started phase 2 of the journey on the bus, watched the sun rise above a Thai jungle, Incredible sight it only lasted a few seconds but i wont forget the image. Phase 3 of the journey was the ferry to Kho Phangans. Was a long journey but did alot of much needed sleeping. Got accomodation sorted on...

Hi everyone!Just wanted to send a quick message to say i have arrived safe and sound!!Everythings all taking a bit of getting used to but having a fantastic time so far! Bangkok is an amazing city, cultural difference are huge but its fun to watch it all happen...Had a cool day today, been exploring the city. Took a long boat up the river which was an experience, went very fast and the driver kept sticking his thumb up at us, a good chap!Meet some really nice peo...