The Tuk Tuk Club gang were out and about last month exploring what it one of Thailand’s best bits of road. Running from the laid back and sultry Mae Sariang up to mountainous Mae Hong Son sticking to the main … Read More
Author Archives: Bruce Haxton
Fern resort, Mae Hong Son. The worlds greatest resort?
So what makes Fern Resort so special> We’ve all got an idea of what makes for a perfect place to stay. From a remote Scottish bothy to an indulgent 6* hideaway resort, a hip city hangout to a private villa … Read More
5 of the best travel adventures in Thailand
Thailand offers some of the best travel experiences in the world and scratch the surface of this fantastic country and it’s not hard to come across amazing travel adventures that will keep you reminiscing for years to come. Of course, … Read More
Do’s and Dont’s in Thailand
Spend a couple of minutes Googling and you’ll soon find thousands of list of what to and not to do when travelling in Thailand, head to your local bookshop and you can find weighty tomes on the issue that could … Read More
Trekking in Thailand
Trekking in is a must for any adventure in Northern Thailand, or indeed for any ‘holiday’ in the region. Whilst ‘trekking’ can conjure up thoughts of hard-core expeditions, tramping for miles through impenetrable jungle and sleeping under canvas (all great … Read More
Northern Thai food – an adventure for the senses
You’ve decided to head to Chiang Mai and points North for a great South East Asian adventure but of course you need some fuel to keep those energy levels up. Well you’ve come to the right place…. Thailand’s rightly famous … Read More
What’s the best time of year for adventure travel in Northern Thailand?
Simply put, Northern Thailand is perfect for an adventure any time of year! However, there are three distinct seasons all of which can create a different sort of adventure and experience. But, don’t let any season put you off – … Read More
Learning to drive a Tuk Tuk
I can clearly remember the very first time I got behind the ‘wheel’ of a Tuk Tuk in Thailand. A friend of a friend (of a friend of a friend!) had lent me his main source of income, ‘whatever you … Read More
Is ‘adventure travel’ still possible in Thailand?
Thailand and adventure travel have been synonymous for decades. With forests and mountains in the North, stunning beaches and islands in the South and myriad fascinating places in between, Thailand has been a draw to everyone with at least a … Read More
A drive to Pai (that’s ‘bye’ not ‘steak and kidney’!)
With a route to Pai already ‘carefully’ planned, including lots of adventurous roads along the way, there was nothing left to do but set off along the famous winding roads to this mecca of Northern Thailand mountain towns. However, as … Read More