Comments for Nomadic Notes

Comment on Notes on Lamphun – Chiang Mai’s charming little neighbour by Mark Hodson

Mark Hodson — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:02:32 +0000

I love Lamphun. You can also cycle there, almost entirely following the Ping River and avoiding main roads. It’s a long day trip, but better with an overnight stay. I rented a bike from Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks near the river and got a room at a farmstay overlooking rice fields just outside Lamphun. I recommend visiting Wat Phra That Hariphunchai at dusk and dawn. On a bike, you can also stop on route from Chiang Mai at the Terracotta Garden, which is an amazing spot.

Comment on Notes on Lamphun – Chiang Mai’s charming little neighbour by alistair nicoll

alistair nicoll — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:19:57 +0000

Lamphun and Lop Buri two fabulous small Thai towns that can be seen on a day trip but are worth spending far more time in and just soaking up life

Comment on Notes on Bengkulu: A historic fort city on the wrong side of Sumatra by James Clark

James Clark — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:20:03 +0000

In reply to philip bendall. That sounds great, glad it worked out for you!

Comment on Notes on Bengkulu: A historic fort city on the wrong side of Sumatra by philip bendall

philip bendall — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:15 +0000

Your posting motivated me to visit I stayed 3 days at Wisma Kerapu Homestay. I can thoroughly recommend this home stay. I was treated like family. They went out of their way to arrange transport or even gave me a ride on a bike to visit Fort Marlborough and the home of Sukarno. The homestay was very peaceful and clean. Short walk to the beach.
I flew into Bengkulu Airport and departed by mini bus to Lubuk Linggau.

Comment on Riding the remnants of the Philippines South Main Line by Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:47:22 +0000

Nice t-shirt.

Comment on Nanning to Hong Kong by train by James Clark

James Clark — Sun, 31 May 2026 03:35:06 +0000

In reply to Rich Hintz. Thanks! The walk from Kowloon station to Austin MTR looked confusing on the map, so I didn't do it in person. I was staying near Jordan MTR, which shows on Google Maps as about 20 minutes walk from Kowloon West. If I got the MTR I would have to find my way to Austin, then do the awful East Tsim Sha Tsui to Tsim Sha Tsui interchange.

Comment on Hanoi to Nanning by train by James Clark

James Clark — Sun, 31 May 2026 03:31:49 +0000

In reply to Chuck Kuhn. Thanks!

Comment on Nanning to Hong Kong by train by Rich Hintz

Rich Hintz — Sat, 30 May 2026 19:41:52 +0000

Informative writeup, especially about buying a ticket and the details about getting on the train with the ticket you had (needing passport). Appreciate the photo of the meal, though got some sticker shock from the price based on my expectations. Appreciate all the photos, actually. The practical details in your posts are really useful.

Weird that they took out any seating at Starbucks, but consistent, I guess.

I was interested in the route by foot from Kowloon station to Austrin MTR. Did you find an underground cooridor? There also may be an overhead walkway, avoiding the streets. Haven’t been there (yet).

Comment on Hanoi to Nanning by train by Chuck Kuhn

Chuck Kuhn — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:33:25 +0000

Awesome review!

Comment on Notes on Nam Dinh – A chilled-out version of old Hanoi by James Clark

James Clark — Mon, 25 May 2026 01:28:23 +0000

I ended up staying further out than planned, and I was near this van office https://maps.app.goo.gl/2XqRq6JBNkCVDz567

Payment by QR code using a local bank account has taken off in Vietnam, but paying by cash still happily coexists with it (for now).