There’s a reason why the blog has been quiet. We have been heading further north from Chiang Mai after saying goodbye to our friends Scott and Sarah. It is a very special little world up here. Sometimes we go days without spotting another tourist or meeting anyone that speaks English. We order food and bargain room rates by pointing at things and using our little Thai which consists of numbers and “thank you”. The people here are very honest, open and most welcoming. Most places require a bike to get around and it’s best not to expect or research and just go. It is a great adventure. So here’s a…
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Weird Things to Eat in Thailand: The Edible, the Inedible, and the In between
This post is for my sister, the foodie and chef. She likes food. We like food too. And we especially like Thailand. We also like being on a budget. Everything below is food you would find in a random market off the beaten track or in a roadside hut. We tend to avoid the more Western options serving pizza, burgers, etc. because while we love pizza, burgers, etc. we kinda know the best pizzas won’t be anywhere near the border of Thailand and Myanmar. Sorry, truth. Anyway, here’s some weird things to eat in Thailand. “A Woman and her Curries” Most locals seem to buy their food from the markets,…
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Just a Quick Morning Ride to Arunothai
Following a tip from the owner of the cafe/bar at the intersection of the Super Highway 107, we are going to get up tomorrow morning at 4.30am to ride 48 kilometers to a town called Arunothai, 4 kms from the border of Myanmar. Why? Apparently they have a Friday morning market. Why? Apparently the market is at its peak around 6am. Why? Because we’re silly.
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Hotel California in Chiang Dao
I’m sitting on the porch of our bungalow in Chiang Dao. We are the only guests at Chiang Dao Hut. Lionel is inside reading, and our view is of a large mountain where you can find the famous Chiang Dao cave. And what can I hear echoing from the cave? ‘Hotel California’ by The Eagles. On full blast.
