In May 2020, having been stuck in northern Thailand for two months already, following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, long-distance public transport in the country began to slowly reoperate. We had missed the coast. It was time to look for some nice beach in the south to head to and settle at. Pondering a few different options, we ended up in the village of Khao Tao, … [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...]
Hin Lek Fai Viewpoint in Hua Hin
During our two-month stay in Hua Hin and Khao Tao in southern Thailand, we enjoyed plenty of time to extensively explore the area. Few better ways could we think of for spending a pleasant afternoon than hunkering down on some prominent rock and quietly attending the darkness gradually veiling the marvelous surroundings. After originally discovering it, Hin Lek Fai Viewpoint … [Read more...]
Riding to Palau Waterfall and Camping at Huai Mai Tai Lake
Having visited the Khao Sam Roi Yot and Kui Buri national parks, we left our last night's camping spot by Pran Buri Lake and started on a long drive to the Palau Waterfall. If you want to reach the falls directly from Hua Hin, that's a straightforward 75-km ride on a good paved road. But as we set about to reach there through the mountains of the hinterland, it was quite an … [Read more...]
Camping at Pran Buri Lake: bike trip from Hua Hin
Having spent the first and the second night camping in Khao Sam Roi Yot and Kui Buri national parks respectively, for the third night of this motorbike trip, we decided to head to Pran Buri Lake.Stopping by in Pran Buri city to get supplies, we arrived at the lake by late afternoon. I found this lake much more pristine and quiet than what I expected. There was no paved road … [Read more...]
Camping in Kui Buri National Park: Bike Tour from Hua Hin
On the second day of our motorbike trip from Hua Hin, and after having spent the night in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, we headed to Kui Buri National Park where we were going to camp for this night.In order to get there, we left the motorway at the village of Ban Nong Mu, 2 km north from Kui Buri city (junction coordinates: 12.0935, 99.8537) and followed the road 3217 for … [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...]