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Makha Bucha Day Posted by sasha on Mar 4, 2015
Did you know that today is a public holiday in Thailand? It’s Makha Bucha Day (วันมาฆบูชา – wan maa-ká-boo-chaaa), an important Buddhist festival held on the full moon of the third month according to the Thai calendar. In Thai, “makha” is the name given to the third month, and “bucha” means “to honor/venerate.” Thus, Makha Bucha…
How to Choose an Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai Posted by sasha on Feb 26, 2015
Elephants (ช้าง – cháang) are an important part of Thai culture, and they’re also a huge part of the tourism industry. Take a walk in Chiang Mai, and you’re sure to pass countless travel agencies offering a variety of elephant-related experiences. From a simple ride on Dumbo to week-long mahout training camps, to long-term volunteer…
10 Things to Do in Pai Posted by sasha on Feb 5, 2015
The last stop of our Mae Hong Son loop motorbike trip is the popular mountains town of Pai. In this video, check out 10 awesome things to do in this cool northern Thai town – from hiking, to soaking in hot springs, to rocking out at a monthly music and art party, Pai has a…
MHS Loop Part Three – Exploring Soppong Posted by sasha on Jan 22, 2015
Get off the bike for a few days and explore Soppong in northern Thailand. From simple hikes around the river, to a multitude of caves, to trekking through ethnic minority villages, there’s tons to do here.
MHS Loop Video Part Two Posted by sasha on Jan 12, 2015
Check out the town of Mae Hong Son and its many beautiful temples, then jump on the bike and cruise to Soppong. Along the way, stop at a waterfall, mud spa, and fish cave.
Mae Hong Son to Soppong Posted by sasha on Jan 7, 2015
After making the long drive from Mae Chaem up to Mae Hong Son, we had to think about our plans for the rest of our MHS Loop motorbike adventure. Originally, we had planned to most likely spend two nights in the capital city of the province by the same name. However, based on what we…
Is the Party Over in Thailand? Posted by sasha on Nov 4, 2014
Back in May, the military took control of Thailand after a bloodless coup d’état ousted the caretaker government that had been put in place after months of political upheaval. General Prayuth Chan-ocha and his military established the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to govern the country, and he eventually became prime minister after…