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
Author Archives: Bruce Haxton
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
The perfect trip to Doi Inthanon
A chilly January night keeping warm by the camp fire is not a scene that immediately springs to mind when thinking of travel in Thailand. What does come to mind? For most of us, me included, it might be the … Read More
Driving a Tuk Tuk around Thailand. Really???
Like lots of people I’ve spent much of my life being told that so many things aren’t possible, aren’t a good idea or are simply crazy and like lots of people I’ve spent far too much time listening to the … Read More