![Reply](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/buttons/reply.gif) |
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
3 Feb 2017
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 19
|
|
Round the world trip: help needed India - SEA - Australia
Hello all! I'm a 25 year old Belgian currently riding around the world.
I left Belgium some months ago and reached India through Turkey, Iran and Pakistan. This leg was all prepared for in my homeland but now I have to prepare for the next one.
India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia to Australia with the departure date on leaving India being somewhere end of April.
Now I did some looking around and the current situation about several parts of this trip seem pretty vague and I was wondering if somebody could update me on them.
1. Myanmar:
-It should be possible to enter the country through Moreh and with a guide + gov. official.
But i've read conflicting information that states that if you enter through Moreh you also have to leave through the same border.
- No open border to Laos so have to go through to Thailand.
2. Thailand:
According to my research as of May 2016 foreign vehicles travel is restricted to the province you entered in + 30 days maximum.
3. Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia should be possible?
4. Indonesia should be no issue, just have to look into the best place to take a ferry to Indonesia.
5. Indonesia to Australia:
I guess the only option is by using a forwarder to ship the bike and fly myself.
It would be greatly appreciated if someone can share their insight or experiences in this matter!
Best Regards
Sol
Edit: just for information, the third leg is from Australia to South America to Alaska and finishing in New York.
Last edited by Sol Revelations; 3 Feb 2017 at 10:46.
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
3 Feb 2017
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 19
|
|
Thanks for the reply!
It's a shame that Thailand imposed this new law..
To pay a guide for Myanmar would be a pain in the wallet but still worth it imo.
However to do it for Thailand aswell, things are getting expensive real quick and riding with a guide just doesn't cut it for me.
Had to ride with escorts for the most part in Pakistan and it bothered me a lot, even if they are some of the friendliest escorts you could imagine
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
3 Feb 2017
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,131
|
|
Yes ... 'escorts' are annoying. ![Fun Meter - no](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/smilies/funmeterno.gif)
I find it strange when you might buy a local bike and ride around without an escort.
So the alternative ... is to miss these countries and ship around them.
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
4 Feb 2017
|
![Snakeboy's Avatar](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/avatars/Avatar121.jpg) |
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Back into the hamster wheel again, in Oslo - Norway. Did a 5 year RTW trip/250 k kms, 2014-2019
Posts: 1,496
|
|
For Myanmar you will need a guide yes and paperwork etc so you better contact one of the agencies that arrange such guided crossings - or alternatively get in touch with other travellers that are about to do the same crossings so you might can do the crossing together to get the costs down.
The same goes for Thailand - guides, permits etc but beware the paperwork thats needed for thai crossing have increased to ridicuously amounts, IDP from the 1949 convention - not the 1968 convention. Proof of paid roadtax and proof of valid roadworthiness sertificate and valid translations of these if theyre not in english. Plus a lot more that I dont remember for the moment. Its probably best to start that carousel early to get all paperwork sorted. Its a real PITA!
Or you could ship from India or Nepal to Kuala Lumpur....
__________________
In the end everything will be fine. If its not fine its not the end....
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
4 Feb 2017
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 19
|
|
Hmmm I might just ship to Malaysia, store the bike somewhere and hitchhike for a couple of months through SEA.
Or buy a cheap local bike and then sell it again.
If it was possible to ride by myself I would go through the hassle of paperwork and such but to be guided through really kills it for me.
I'll think about it for a while..
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
4 Feb 2017
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Shrewsbury UK
Posts: 60
|
|
Hi Sol
There is a Facebook group - 'Thailand- new regulations affecting overland travellers' which has some useful info (and some not so if I'm honest). I'll be following your route in September but it sounds like everything is going fine apart from the admin.
Chris
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
7 Feb 2017
|
![aditya raj kapoor's Avatar](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/avatars/Avatar118.jpg) |
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: India
Posts: 182
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sol Revelations
Hello all! I'm a 25 year old Belgian currently riding around the world.
I left Belgium some months ago and reached India through Turkey, Iran and Pakistan. This leg was all prepared for in my homeland but now I have to prepare for the next one.
India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia to Australia with the departure date on leaving India being somewhere end of April.
Now I did some looking around and the current situation about several parts of this trip seem pretty vague and I was wondering if somebody could update me on them.
1. Myanmar:
-It should be possible to enter the country through Moreh and with a guide + gov. official.
But i've read conflicting information that states that if you enter through Moreh you also have to leave through the same border.
- No open border to Laos so have to go through to Thailand.
2. Thailand:
According to my research as of May 2016 foreign vehicles travel is restricted to the province you entered in + 30 days maximum.
3. Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia should be possible?
4. Indonesia should be no issue, just have to look into the best place to take a ferry to Indonesia.
5. Indonesia to Australia:
I guess the only option is by using a forwarder to ship the bike and fly myself.
It would be greatly appreciated if someone can share their insight or experiences in this matter!
Best Regards
Sol
Edit: just for information, the third leg is from Australia to South America to Alaska and finishing in New York.
|
Goodluck, I start my rtw april, maybe we meet. Cheers
'Bike on a Hike'. Available at WWW.Amazon.com
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
8 Feb 2017
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 19
|
|
Chris.W thanks for telling me about the fb-group!
Sandersmith, thank you but staying in hotels for years on end would be quite expensive.. I usually stay in hostels or at someone's home
aditya raj kapoor, sure hit me up! where do you start?
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
8 Feb 2017
|
Banned
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 971
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sol Revelations
1. Myanmar:
2. Thailand:
I guess the only option is by using a forwarder to ship the bike and fly myself.
|
Yes you can do it the hardest way for shure but whynot just flying and renting bikes in different countrys insted of wasting time and money for importing, guides and shiping your bike? Just follow this plan: The best way to travel from Europa to Australia
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
8 Feb 2017
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 19
|
|
1. Cause I like my bike ![Scooter](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/smilies/scooter.gif)
2. I'm already on the road with it
3. In a way the challenges you face make the trip worth more in my opinion,
even if at times you get frustrated
oh and I don't have to be afraid to crash it while doing stupid stuff f.e. riding on mountainroads covered with ice or sandy riverbeds, etc
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
8 Feb 2017
|
Banned
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 971
|
|
This isallways better to do with a local bike wich everyone knows to repair in a country were all parts for this bike are available
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
23 Feb 2017
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 2
|
|
Round the world trip: help needed India - SEA - Australia
Could you not go India - Burma - Laos - Viet - Cambodia then find transit to Malaysia?
I want to a similar trip in Jan 18 - buy a motorbike in Nepal.. Would what I've said above work and be easiest with regards to ease of travel?
Cheers
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
24 Feb 2017
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 19
|
|
Sadly you can't cross the border between Myanmar and Laos at the moment..
You might want to check up on road conditions during January in Nepal.
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
1 Mar 2017
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 2
|
|
Thanks for feedback - unfortunately trip has to be between Jan and April next year and Nepal seems to be most sensible place to buy a bike ?!
Where are you at the moment and how do you plan on getting to Oz?
Cheers
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
![Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.](/stuff/ripcord/ripcord-logo-250.jpg)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
![Five books by Graham Field!](/stuff/grahamfield/graham-field-2021-280.jpg)
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|