Category BLOG POST: Ride

Motocycle Loop. Scenic Viewpoints, Soft Terrain, and Serene Local Life. Nestled within the lush folds of Soppoeng, in the Mae Taeng District, lies Mok Fa Waterfall — a cool oasis embraced by forest and mist. While most riders head in…

Riding solo in Thailand from Chiang Mai to Dan Sai for the Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival was supposed to be a smooth journey—until it wasn’t. Between sweltering heat, a mysterious accommodation mix-up, and a motorcycle that just wouldn’t cooperate,…

Join me on a 2000 km overland loop from Chiang Mai, Thailand, into Northern Laos and back to Chiang Mai, through four Laos provinces.

Ban Jabo and Hilltribe territory. A short two-day ride taking in some of the most breathtaking Hilltribe areas of Northern Thailand. Full Loop – 668 km 2 Jam-Packed Days of Riding! Day 1 – 294 km Google Map Day 1…

collage of Northern Thailand attractions, including famous motorcycle roads, Buddhist temples and mountain viewpoints

Iconic roads in the north! This report takes you through some of the most iconic roads in Northern Thailand. 𝑹𝒐𝒂𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Paved and mostly smooth, but some broken-up / pothole sectionsThe Ride: GOOGLE MAP DAY 1 & 2 / GOOGLE…

a collage of images showing Japan and camping and a lake, with a lady in traditional Japanese clothing standing and looking at the water.

A taste of Japan along the Thai/Myanmar border.A melting pot of cultures in one day! This ride takes you through some of the most incredible roads the North has to offer. 𝑹𝒐𝒂𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Paved and mostly smooth, but some broken-up…

collage showing a road, a motorcycle and a hilltribe lady smiling whilst holding a baby.

… is the 4009 the best small gem route in Northern Thailand? I believe it is! We all have a different idea of what makes a road wonderful and when people talk about the best roads/routes in Northern Thailand there…

collage showing a twisty road and a sign with a heart on it. A lady is in front wearing a baseball cap and a motorcycle jacket. The back route to Pai. Wat Chan. Samoeng.

The back route to Pai on the R1349 (then a return ride back on the famous R1095 to create a ride loop) to see how Pai looks now in November 2021 with Covid restrictions lessening. This ride includes classic and…

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A misty morning Ride in Samoeng Tai at the end of Northern Thailand’s Rainy Season, to catch a magical view from a temple viewpoint. Riding the classic Samoeng Loop and veering off into lesser-known areas of Samoeng Tai. This ride…

a collage of a lady at a Thai temple with mountains and a motorcycle - motogirlthailand

A 12-hour ride day (with around 5 hours saddle time), riding first to the R3024 mountain route to the village of Muang Khong in Chiang Dao, then on to a cave temple and surreal colourful temple, before checking out a…