What are the practicalities when we're not riding our bikes? Southeast Asia has cheap accommodation, from village hut to guest-house to cheap luxury hotel in the middle of nowhere, occasionally coming across a real gem, like this very friendly hotel in Vietnam.

Guesthouses in SE Asia are pretty relaxed, enough to let you take your bike into the room, if you so wish! Handy for repairs.

Thailand has great food and stores. The 711's are everywhere, just when the hunger monster strikes.

This is me washing the bike in Bangkok before flying home. The water was black with dirt & oil, and yes, I cleaned the bathroom afterwards!

Ride to airport and wrap up bike at the check-in desk. The rice bags in SE-Asia are brilliant for storing your panniers and other kit, and all those last minute souvenirs, ...