Late summer 2020, Sophie and I were sojourning in my hometown, Chalkida, capital city of Evia, Greece’s second-largest island. On a mellow evening, I received an unexpected call from my old pal, Dimosthenis. To my excitement, he let me know that he was granted permission by his father to borrow his sailboat, and he suggested that we join him and his girlfriend, Angelika, on a … [Read more...]
Wat Khao Takiap: the Monkey Mountain of Hua Hin
One of the first things I noticed upon setting foot in Khao Tao, Thailand, was the prominent rock at the beach's northern extremity, which separates the beaches of Khao Tao and Hua Hin. The rock hosts the temple of Wat Khao Takiap on its top, and it is commonly known as the Monkey Mountain of Hua Hin. During the two months we spent in the area, we got to climb the rock on two … [Read more...]
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park Camping Trip from Hua Hin
On a sunny morning of June 2020, we left Hua Hin for a four-day, camping motorbike trip around the region. Our first destination was the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. That is located roughly 50 km south from Hua Hin downtown. It covers an area of 98.08 km2, within which it hosts some spectacular rock formations, beaches, rivers, numerous caves, a variety of unique flora and … [Read more...]
Doi Chang Mountain: Day Trip from Chiang Rai
Stranded in Chiang Rai for two months during the 2020 outbreak of the Coronavirus, we had plenty of time to exhaustively explore the surrounding countryside. For one of our many excursions out of Chiang Rai, we chose a day trip to Doi Chang Mountain.Doi Chang is situated about 40 km southwest from Chiang Rai City. Aside from its astounding natural beauty and epical views, the … [Read more...]
Doi Luang National Park: independent camping tour
Doi Luang National Park, covering an area of 1,170 km2, is one of the largest national parks in northern Thailand. It was established in 1990 as a merge of four preexisting national parks. It is named after Doi Luang Mountain: a 1,426-meters-tall mountain located at the northern end of the park. It features numerous lush mountains, dramatic rock formations, waterfalls, caves, … [Read more...]
Camping in Doi Phu Nang National Park
Doi Phu Nang National Park is situated in southern Phayao Province, Northern Thailand. It covers an area of 512 km2, spanning parts of three different mountain ranges: Phi Pan Nam, Mae Yom, and Nampi. It comprises mixed evergreen, dipterocarp, and dry deciduous forests. It is named after Doi Phu Nang Mountain which, at 1,202 meters, is the highest point within the national … [Read more...]
Riding and Camping in Phu Sang National Park, Thailand
Phu Sang National Park is situated in Phayao Province of northern Thailand, about 20 km south of the renown Phu Chi Fa National Park. It is a part of the Phi Pan Nam Mountain Range defining Thailand’s border with Laos. It features lush mountains; scenic lakes and rivers sources; caves with stalactites and stalagmites; picturesque villages and temples; and the unique warm-water … [Read more...]
Doi Hua Mae Kham Forest Park & Pu Na Go Waterfall: day trip from Chiang Rai
Having plenty of time to explore Northern Thailand, stranded there during the Covid-19 pandemic, for one of our day-trips we chose to check out the Doi Hua Mae Kham Forest Park and the located there Pu Na Go Waterfall.That is located on the second northernmost point of Thailand after Tachileik border; specifically at the end of a deep ravine intruding into and surrounded by … [Read more...]
A ride along Mae Kok River in Chiang Rai
On one of our day excursions to the surroundings of Ching Rai, we rented a scooter and rode along the bank of the upper part of Mae Kok River. Beyond doubt, that was one of the most scenic rides I’ve ever had in Thailand.We drove to Ban Rai Mu Village and took a left off the main road to meet the northern bank of Mae Kok at Ban Rim Kok Village. Then we rolled steadily west, the … [Read more...]
Huay Mae Sai Waterfall: cycling day trip from Chiang Rai
Being stuck in Chiang Rai during the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, we were constantly in search of opportunities to escape the monotony of the locked-down city. As the destination of one of those day trips, we chose the Huay Mae Sai Waterfall. As a means to get there, we chose to rent bicycles.We rented two very decent mountain bikes from Fat Free Bicycle shop on … [Read more...]
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