Chiang Mai is renowned for its stunning temples, but beyond the bustling tourist hotspots lies a world of hidden sanctuaries waiting to be discovered. From remote jungle retreats to temples steeped in mystery and history, these 15 lesser-known gems offer…
There are many odd and abandoned buildings in the region, but I will be sticking to (what I consider to be) the most interesting ones. Will be adding to this ongoing, when I discover new and interesting buildings as I…
I have attended Songkran consecutively in Chiang Mai each year since 2007.Here is a selection of video clips and photos I have taken over this ten year Songkran period.NOTE: The old footage is not great quality. From 2015 onwards the…
(February 2018) A fun ride with (party people) friends, with the focus being not just the ride, but the nightlife of Pai. So this trip report is a bit of a social and fun one, with an update on how…
On Sunday 14th May 2017, I attended my third dirt-bike training session at Honda Safety Riding Park. Previously I did the BASIC course dirt twice, before going on to do the Experienced dirt course. (BASIC dirt course write-up HERE) 9am…
HONDA OFFER BOTH ON ROAD AND OFF ROAD COURSES. PRICES and COURSE details near to the bottom of the page. *UPDATE* I took the basic dirt course a second time, details and update on round 2 after the round 1…
BASIC GUIDE series. No waffle. Non-wax-lyrical. Straightforward. Whether on a scooter or a bigger bike, here is the Zed CM straightforward guide to the classic Mae Hong Son loopI will be producing a series of detailed guides in the future,…
Nicknamed “The Roof of Thailand“, Doi Inthanon National Park is part the Chiang Mai province of northern Thailand and part of the Himalayan mountain range. The park covers an area of 482 km² with elevation ranges between 800 and 2565 meters,…
*Note*: Op Luang is also sometimes spelled as Ob Luang, this is due to Thai-English transliteration.*Note 2* The initial stretch of road along the 108 to Op Luang from Chiang Mai is basically highway and not too pretty, however it is worth…
