Recent content by Moped Wanderlust

The Next Day After just one night, I was discharged from the public hospital – equipped with a shoulder sling, a tight figure-eight clavicle strap, and my X-rays under my arm. But before I could actually leave, I had to make a stop at the local police station to sign an official report. This...

Introduction: What Was the Plan? On December 27th, 2024, I boarded a Thai Airways flight from Frankfurt to Bangkok, kicking off what was supposed to be my second motorcycle adventure in Thailand. I had mapped out 21 days in the Land of Smiles, with two and a half weeks in the saddle, chasing...

Thanks for sharing this invaluable ‘survival guide’—it really puts things into perspective. I distilled from it what I actually did last time: ‘Don’t get killed.’ In Europe, I follow the techniques taught in motorcycle training, positioning myself closer to the center line for better...

First of all -- I am very sorry for the term "racing line". No racing on public roads. No matter where in the world. Got lost in translation. I wanted to say - as a matter of fact in Thailand I always have to expect oncoming traffic on my side of the road. Hence I would most likely try to...

Thailand: Back on track from Dec. 28th —January 16th

Hi guys, I’ve got a thought/question that’s slightly off-topic but still related: When riding in Thailand, I don’t aim for the ideal racing line like I might do back in Europe when riding through the mountains. Instead, I tend to prioritize what feels safest to me. That usually means...