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An expedition
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When excursions like ours are conceived arrangements are made that are in
the same spirit of an expedition. To organize an expedition there must be
some built in difficulty, some activity, one must exert oneself to follow a
plan that facilitates adventure, exploration, and learning. Something personal
must be gained. You have to perform and achieve a goal to receive a sense of
satisfaction. We are for those who want to have an experience unlike an ordinary
tour. That's why we like to use the word expedition, well, we like the sound
of it too.
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The Northern Motor Club has for the last ten years organized excursions
of this nature. Our chosen method of travel is the motorcycle. The motorcycle
helps to add a dimension of adventure and style. On motorcycle we can ride deeper
into the remote Jungle areas. The jeep is our second choice.
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We realize that not everyone wants to set a record or do something such as an
endurance motorcycle ride the length of the Mekong River. What we do is arrange
an expedition that suits the nature and interests of the group. What we strive
for is as much adventure as possible. One joins a group of people journeying to
a destination for an extraordinary experience. The members of the expedition are
to be responsible for themselves.
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The ordinary method of touring is arranged to extract as much money as possible
from you, how much fun you have for the money spent is questionable. Our methods
are of an economical nature. We normally rough it staying in guesthouses or
inexpensive hotels. Guesthouses are basic accommodations that cost $3.00 - $6.00
US per night. Expect to sleep as one would at a camp. The bathroom facilities vary
in nature and are usually not what one would want; the Asian type toilet takes
some getting used to. The further you go into remote areas the more fundamental
accommodations get, sometimes only cold water is available for showering. Don't
let this concern you too much, even when if choose to sleep in straw huts it's
that not bad, remember this is the way it really is in Thailand not glossed over
or contrived. We suggest it is worth a little inconvenience to encounter the real
lifestyle of everyday people.
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We will provide all the information about costs and so forth. We are an alternative
to buying a tour. You must be responsible to pay your own way, accommodations, food,
transport and share some costs with the group as they occur. Because of the Asian
economic problem it is now much cheaper due to the advantageous exchange rate. If
you want to come we are helpful and easygoing. The reason we have the club is to
enjoy ourselves.
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All the cost's for our expeditions are provided for your examination and you pay
these cost's as we travel. see: Cost
Information Sheet.
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We regret that it is not possible to offer too many expeditions. This is because I
can't spend all my time in the jungle although it is tempting. What I look for from
applicants is an interest in learning for themselves through experience.
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