I am really having an amazing time on my return to Bangkok. When I first got here 2 months ago I was acclimating and trying to adjust to the time difference. I hit the big Tourist attractions first and was a little disenchanted by the crowds; I did not have my traveling big …
So I didn’t think I was going to visit the Islands in southern Thailand because of how busy and touristy I have heard them to be. But, some relaxation and not having to move around and chilling out before I head home to the cold sounded like a good idea. I looked forward …
Last I was in Sukhothai working on my attitude. I left Sukhothai and spent a couple days getting back up to Chiang Mai to say goodbye to Roxanne and fly back to Bangkok. I have always had an emotional connection with my vehicles and feel gratitude for the freedom they give me; both in my …
I got to Sukhothai early evening during what would be considered rush hour. It was hot and dusty and I made some mistakes on finding my way to the hostel I booked. By the time I got there my attitude had totally shifted. I went from blissed out to cranky in moments. …
Today will be a long day on the bike; an all day affair. We are riding out of the mountains towards the center of Thailand. I have been so focused on the twists and turns of the roads in the mountains that I have not had my usual wondering rambling road thoughts. I …
My days in Nan continued with more of the same mountain excursions, coffee tasting, friend making, jungle trekking, and temple exploring. I spent an evening in the mountains on the river in a yurt like tent covered by a palm grass shelter, and explored the village of Bo Kluea, known for its salt …
Nan is bananas. So far one of my favorite provinces. What makes this place like a sweet, yellow, ripe fruit? It sits in the Northeast of Thailand on the border of Lao. A river runs through the valley so the agriculture is plenty, lush, and abundant. The valley is surrounded by limestone mountains …
Chiang Rai is in the Golden Triangle area where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at the Mekong River. This was once the worlds largest and most famous opium growing region. At one time at least 70 percent of the heroine on the streets in the US came from this area. But, production has …