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The sun setting over forested mountain in Northern Thailand with a misty valley in the distance

Why you should make Northern Thailand your focus for your next visit to The Land Of Smiles…

The ‘traditional’ holiday to Thailand for decades has been a couple of nights in Bangkok, always a great shock to the system for new arrivals, a couple of nights in Chiang Mai and then a week or so in the … Read More

A travellers diary – The Tuk Tuk Club 11 Day Adventure: Day 9

We were treated to another chill out day today.  After a leisurely breakfast, we were taken by truck to the local hot springs which were heavenly.  It was quite strange to be bathing in such clean warm water. We then … Read More

A travellers diary – The Tuk Tuk Club 11 Day Adventure: Day 8

We were up early again this morning to start our road trip to Pai, one of the most famous mountain towns in Thailand. On the road again by 9am, with a stop at a temple and monastery which had a … Read More

A travellers diary – The Tuk Tuk Club 11 Day Adventure: Day 7

David and I woke up early and went for a swim.  We then had breakfast.  It was Graham’s birthday so Mr Tony gave him a birthday pancake.  Sadly, we couldn’t do the planned trek today as there were serious fires … Read More

A travellers diary – The Tuk Tuk Club 11 Day Adventure: Day 6

We had an early start this morning as we all wanted to give offerings to the monks.  We met at 6.30am and then walked to the local market.  It was fascinating as there was all sorts of things to buy … Read More