Episode 10 for Vietnam/Laos is up.

Hello,

Today I was able to get another video done.  Was a short day and not as much content was filmed, and I tossed out a lot of hit due to dirty lens or just repetitive roads with no crazy things going on :)

Also failed to film much off the bike this time, already making notes on all the mistakes and oversights I have seen in putting the India and Vietnam trips together.  Lots of things to change on future trips to get a better quality experience for you.

So here is the video - Episode 10

Quick ride to the capital of Laos, a visit to a museum connected with an organization that deals with victims of landmines and such and a solo ride across the city to visit a spot that was on my list of place to go see some day.

Hope you enjoy.

Chris

Episode 9 for Vietnam/Laos is ready

All,

We are back on the road with todays video in Laos.

Episode 9

We leaven Luang Prabang and ride to see some waterfalls before heading south on a minor highway that is still unpaved and a bit rough in spots.

We make a few stops to rest and pick up stuff before hitting the main highway which crosses the Mekong and heads south toward our hotel in Pak Lay.

The road is rough and dusty again, but mostly uneventful day.

Look for the next video in a few days hopefully.

Chris

Episode 8 has been published.

Hey,

So cranked out another episode today, this one was an easy win as it was not a ride day, so less footage to sort through.

Episode 8

Today we had a day off the bikes to rest, and took a boat ride up the Mekong river to a few stops and back.

We then just wandered around the city on our own or on occasion in groups.  Did not do much filming of that stuff regrettably, but it is what it is.

Will hopefully have the next one ready in a few days.

Till then.

Chris

Vietnam/Laos trip Episode 7 now online.

Hey all,

I finished up the video for Episode 7 of the 2024 Vietnam/Laos motorcycle trip last night.

Uploaded today, so go check it out.  Lots of content left on this trip, not even half way through yet, though the last 10 days of trip were not filmed as much, so likely combine those days.

For now more riding footage in the hills of Laos and plenty of stops and talking about things.

Will hopefully keep a steady pace and get these videos out sooner than later!

Till next time.

Final video from the India Trip completed!

Hey,

The final video in the India trip series was put up today.

Episode 13

This video covers the ride back to Leh, flying back to Delhi, the day trip to Agra and then going home.

I did not take much video footage on the ride home since we just drove the same route back to Leh, just a bit so allow me to do some narration for the trip.

The trip back to Delhi was not that eventful, so did not think it was worth recording mundane taxi rides and such.

I should have done more video on the trip to Agra, but for some reason did not think about it, and they did not allow video at the Taj Mahal for some reason (was told I needed a license, but since my trip have seen lots of people doing video, and doubting they all bought a license. Oh well...)

The final day in town was spent mostly in the room, so nothing to record really, and was too tired to bother recording any of the airport and flight back to the USA.

I will take a week off, and then get back onto the Vietnam/Laos videos, try to get those finished up in the next month or so.

Till next time.

Happy New Year! Another Episode is ready.

Hello everyone.

Happy New Year!  Hope your 2025 is ending well and a bright 2026 is in front of you.

Finally finished the next episode, too many other things going on last week.

Episode 12 is ready to view.

This video covers the ride from Leh to Pangong Tso (lake) over Chang La pass.  A bit more video in this one where I actually say stuff as well! :)

Go take a view, like it and share it among your friends.

If you want to see more, go ahead and subscribe as well.

2025 was a slower year, but do have a few trips to get ready, but still working on 2023 and 2024 footage first.

2026 has some big plans, but will wait to outline them till I have all the details settled.

Look forward to more stuff coming on the YouTube channel and soon more frequent updates to this blog as well.

Till then,

Chris

Episode 11 is up now!

Hello,

I just put Episode 11 up on the YouTube channel.

This episode will cover several days as I did not take as much footage during the rides for various reasons and also one of those days was a rest day off the bike and at the time I did not think about filming stuff off the bike as much.

Take a look, and if you want, like, comment, and maybe think about subscribing?  

Nothing else going on with the bikes right now, just got the Himalayan listed for sale this week, but so far not any interest.  I think my price might be a bit on the high end, but figured I would try it first, will lower it some next week.

Hopefully I will get the next few episodes done yet before the end of the year.

Have a great holiday!

Chris

New Video for the India Series is up!

Hello everyone,

Episode 10 of the India series is now live on YouTube.

This episode will cover the 2nd day travelling the Manali-Leh Highway from the overnight camp, up the Gata Loops, over 3 passes (reaching 17,500 feet / 5300 m) and finally arriving in Leh.

This was a long day of riding, and the footage was over 100Gb just for this day.  I have cut that down to tad over 30 minutes of video and images.

Will try to get the next few up over the next few weeks, should be about 5 more episodes to complete the trip.

Not much else going on.

Finally fixed the bike (battery was failing) and now I can get the Himalayan sold since I am just not riding it enough.

Till next time.

Chris

New video up today!

 Hello,

Yes, another video has been put up!

You can find Episode 9 on the You Tube channel now.

Not much else to say today, so will keep this one short!

Later

Chris

Another India video, and motorcycle problems.

Good evening readers.

I have done it again, another video has been completed.  It will go public tomorrow, but for those who read this blog you can read it now!

India Trip Episode 8

I think I have about 6-7 videos left in the series, so on track to complete it by end of the year, possibly sooner.

Let me know what you think in the comments of the video (and if you have not done so, like and subscribe to the channel).

You can also comment here as well if you prefer.

Not much else going on right now.  I am in the process of selling my Royal Enfield Himalayan as I just do not ride it enough to keep 2 bikes.  Will get it listed this weekend.

But my V-Strom is currently out of action and will not start, thinking either the starter or starter relay might be bad.  I have power, battery shows fully charged, I can hear all the normal sounds, lights and such on instrument cluster work, and when you try to start it make similar noise, but also a loud click and nothing happens.

Going to try troubleshooting it more on Sunday, cannot get it anywhere, so need to fix this one myself!

Till next time.

Chris