It had been quite some time since I rode a dirt bike. While being in Chiang Mai, gazing every morning at the mountains surrounding it, and fancying the scores of coarse dirt roads branching all over their slopes, I decided that it could be just about the right time to reflate my affiliation to these devilish motorbikes for a day.The original idea was to rent a 2-stroke … [Read more...]
Trekking Doi Pha Hom Pok Mountain in Thailand without a guide
Doi Pha Hom Pok mountain is Thailand's northernmost national park. It's mostly covered by dense, wild jungle. Its summit reaches an elevation of 2285, which makes it Thailand's second-highest mountain. It is sparsely visited, especially by foreigners, so it can make an ideal destination for one who seeks to experience the wild in an otherwise … [Read more...]
Trekking Doi Chiang Dao Mountain in Thailand without a guide
While searching for mountains to climb in northern Thailand, out of a plentitude of possibilities, Doi Chiang Dao soon won first place in the list of my priorities. And that was mainly so due to its unique, dramatic morphological features. This mountain is formed by two parallel limestone ridges rising almost vertically, independently out of the low plains, and enclosing … [Read more...]
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok by Bus
Damnoen Saduak is considered to be one of the most popular touristic attractions in the Thai capital, with hordes of tourists swarming there every weekend. However, out of the plenty of Bangkok's floating markets, it happens also to be the only one opening on weekdays, when it can be quite nice a destination to spend a relaxing morning or afternoon.It is situated about 65 km … [Read more...]
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