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
Tuk Tuk Stories
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
5 great things to do in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is the gateway to Northern Thailand, the largest city in the region and the former capital of the Lan Na Kingdom. Packed with Temples, galleries, coffee shops and artsy boutiques it’s become a real hub for those looking … 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
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