The boat pulls up to a remote bank. I search the shoreline for any indication as to why we have stopped. A man climbs down onto the sand, followed by bags and crates full of supplies. Within seconds, from nowhere, children run along the sandy banks to the man. They leap into his arms and…
I was disoriented as I climbed down from the bus onto the streets of Pai. I had no sense of direction or idea of where I would be staying. I searched for the nearest wifi and contacted a fellow traveller who had caught the bus before mine. Within seconds, I was hearing rave reviews about Pai Circus…
SE Asia is infamous for motorcycle and scooter accidents among its tourists and travellers, but with the sun beating down strongly, wind rushing over our exposed bodies and adrenaline pumping, we set off in anticipation to reach and explore Lod Caves, approximately a 50km ride away. A convoy of nine people over seven mopeds. All…
The shuttle is late. I shuffle in my seat to double check the clock hanging on the wall. Finally, the shuttle pulls up in front of my guesthouse and I am rushed aboard. Only the second passenger. We begin twisting through the narrow streets of Chiang Mai and before I know it I’ve done a whole…
It’s always great when you find a home away from home. A place where you can relax, regroup, unwind and return to and feel at home. For me Manee House in Chiang Mai is this place. I was brought into the family and embraced when I returned, welcomed home after my ventures into the jungle and…
