Trips and Travel

[T4920]

@Denman-John oh amazing, it will be nice to introduced her to the area! You rode the Mae Hong Son loop last time didn't you? I'll be sure to do that next time, shameful I haven't done so yet, but I just get stuck in that Pai-hole

[Denman John]

@endo said in Trips and Travel:

We'll have three weeks and my plan so far is at least one week around Pai and one on the southern islands like Koh Muk or so. Open for suggestions. Haven't been there since 1998. Will you still be there in Feb? Meeting would be awesome.

You’ll have a great time in Pai! I imagine you’ll be flying into Chiang Mai and heading to Pai from there. The road from CM to Pai is beautiful and worth renting scooters in CM and riding there and back (4 hours each way roughly). That would also give you transportation in the Pai area. You could also take a bus/van and rent scooters in Pai to get around. As for the islands, they each have their own flavour. My favourite is Koh Chang in the southeast on the Cambodian border - very chill, great beaches and lots of nature. When I was younger I liked the southern islands, but now that I’m getting older I tend to like quieter places to “relax”.

For places to stay in Pai, I’ll quote @T4920 “If you're able to get a room at either Pai Country Hut, Nest House or Ban Pai Riverside do it!” They are all good and nicely located on the quiet side of the river, while still being 5 minutes away from the walking street. We were fortunate enough to get 4 nights at Pai Country Hut this time. The other 2 places were already booked up for the time we want to be there (early January).

Apps: I’ve had good luck using Agoda to book hotels in Asia. Grab and Bolt for most of your local transportation needs.

Unfortunately it doesn’t look like we’ll be able to meet on this trip, but I’m confident it will happen when it’s meant to be.

[endo]

Thank you @Denman-John will try to get a room in one of the places you mentioned. What about 'burning season'? I only heard about that recently. We will be in the North End of Feb, is that already a problem then?

[Giles]

Heading to Pembrokeshire for a few days later today......

[Aetas]

When I was in Thailand 95’, we wanted to come close to the so called triangle. Have beautiful memories hiking the hills around Mae Fa Luang.
Looks like the area has shaped into a beautiful ecotourism landscape (like Doitung) nowadays. Enjoy your upcoming trips.

[Giles]

Milford Haven

[Giles]

Picked great weather for this trip…..

[Matt]

Is this different from other days in the UK?

[Tago Mago]

@Matt some days have the added bonus of fog

[Giles]

@Matt said in Trips and Travel:

Is this different from other days in the UK?

I nearly laughed......

[T4920]

@endo you may well catch the burning season at end of Feb, but when it starts isn't an exact science...

It's manageable in Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai, but you really don't wanna be in Pai or around the Mae Hong Son area when it's going in. I have friends that live there year round and it looks truly awful

[endo]

ok thanks @T4920

[Alex]

Kira and I had a week in Wales to celebrate my 35th Birthday and our 5 year Wedding Anniversary. We were in Brecon for the first few days in a small cabin, then heading down to Pembrokeshire (nearest town Fishguard) for some time on the coast.

[tody]

@Alex congratulations on everything - looks like a great trip!

[goosehd]

Congratulations you two and hard to believe it’s been 5 years…️

[louisbosco]

congrats. looks amazing! hope y'all had a ball!