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  1. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Where to from Chiang Mai? looking for cheap/good/interesting places

    by Captain_Bob 29 May 2012

    Bus is faster, train is for the journey itself (don't count on arriving on Swiss time). There will come a day when we'll miss those clunky…

  2. arguseye avatar

    RE: Chiang Dao, Nan, or Mae Sariang?

    by arguseye 15 May 2012

    In February I cycled from Chiang Khong all along the Lao border via doi Pha Tang, Phu Chi Fah, Song Khwae, always as close as possible…

  3. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Chiang Dao, Nan, or Mae Sariang?

    by Captain_Bob 15 May 2012

    If Chiang Dao try [Malee Nature Bungalows|http://maleenature.com] It's definitely "away" enough to escape the tourist trail, many good…

  4. NorthThailander avatar

    Re: Chiang Dao, Nan, or Mae Sariang?

    by NorthThailander 14 May 2012

    Nan and Mae sariang are more off-the-beaten path than Chiang Dao. Consider that Chiang Dao is only 1hr from Chiang Mai, whereas Mae Sarian…

  5. asiatraveler2012 avatar

    Chiang Dao, Nan, or Mae Sariang?

    by asiatraveler2012 14 May 2012

    Hi all, I'm heading to northern Thailand for the first time next week, and have 4 days planned for outside Chiang Mai. We really want…

  6. wanderingstraycat avatar

    RE: Itinerary Help Please: 10 Days in Northern Thailand

    by wanderingstraycat 03 May 2012

    #1: +A popular route is the Mae Hong Son loop via Pai, Mae Hong Son, Mae Sariang, to Chiang Mai+ +Green bus doesn't do this route (why…

  7. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Itinerary Help Please: 10 Days in Northern Thailand

    by Captain_Bob 03 May 2012

    On arrival to Bangkok get connecting flight to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai and settle in for a day or two. The best cheap way to get around…

  8. Off_The_Path_Travel avatar

    RE: Pai - Should I bother or head South? Running out of cash soon. Views?

    by Off_The_Path_Travel 02 April 2012

    If you are looking to save money but would still like to see more of the north, Pai could be a good option. Accommodation can be found…

  9. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai, Chiang Dao or Mae Sariang ?....with kids

    by Captain_Bob 24 March 2012

    Ditto what dreamsignals86 says. In Chiang Dao I recommend [Malee Nature Bungalows|http://maleenature.com]. Great mix of nature, walks,…

  10. quennoo avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai, Chiang Dao or Mae Sariang ?....with kids

    by quennoo 24 March 2012

    Thanks everyone some great tips!

  11. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai, Chiang Dao or Mae Sariang ?....with kids

    by dreamsignals86 23 March 2012

    I think Chiang Dao would be a good one. It's only an hour to hour and a half by bus. You can rent bicycles and explore the area or walk,…

  12. keirsek avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai, Chiang Dao or Mae Sariang ?....with kids

    by keirsek 23 March 2012

    With young kids I would have done a beach trip with the other 4 days. It seems you have already booked your train ticket though. If you…

  13. thaibeachlovers avatar

    RE: Chiang Rai, Chiang Dao or Mae Sariang ?....with kids

    by thaibeachlovers 23 March 2012

    I'd hate to drag 3 kids around C R. Don't know about Mae Sariang Haven't been, but researched Chiang Dao and I'd love to go there. If…

  14. quennoo avatar

    Chiang Rai, Chiang Dao or Mae Sariang ?....with kids

    by quennoo 23 March 2012

    Hi we are traveling to Chiang Mai in dec staying 7 nights at the Rimping Village then we have 4 nights before we take the overnight train…

  15. wixtravel avatar

    Any other free ATMS other than Aeon ATM's?

    by wixtravel 10 March 2012

    Just searching on this banks website at ATM locations and there are none along the north west coast until Chang Mai... i am currently…

  16. davelliot avatar

    Re: North Thailand Route - in chiang mai NOW!!.. need help how to get around

    by davelliot 09 February 2012

    If you go to search engine you can find many threads about this area as you cam see in this list of [LIST OF THREADS|http://www.lonelyplan…

  17. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: North Thailand Route - in chiang mai NOW!!.. need help how to get around

    by dreamsignals86 09 February 2012

    ^^ Any reputable rafting company will be closed this time of year due to lack of water. Also, if you are going to Chiang Rai and Laos,…

  18. Javaan avatar

    RE: Cycling Chiang Mai to Mae Sot - is it safe?

    by Javaan 15 January 2012

    I travelled the Thai/Burmese border area's in 2008 (Chiang Mai - Pai - Mae Hong Son - Mae Sariang - Sop Moei - Tha Song Yang - Mae Sot-…

  19. taraleigh avatar

    Cycling Chiang Mai to Mae Sot - is it safe?

    by taraleigh 15 January 2012

    Hello all, I am very keen on cycling from Chiang Mai to Mae Sot in Thailand (Tak province?) along the Burmese border. I am heading toward…

  20. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Chiang mai, Mae Hong Son and Golden triangle

    by Captain_Bob 13 January 2012

    Golden triangle is one of the most popular daytrips out of CM and can be booked at any travel agent / hotel / guesthouse on the spot for…

  21. cameronscott avatar

    Fist Time 3 week trip to Thailand- Itinerary help

    by cameronscott 05 January 2012

    Hello, I am traveling alone to Thailand for the first time in a week. This is my first experience backpacking solo and I will be there…

  22. ben_hanscombe avatar

    RE: Alone in Bangkok (female)

    by ben_hanscombe 06 December 2011

    Pai is cool. Hill tribe culture wasn't dead five years ago when I was there. Go to Mae Sariang and see if Salawin Tours is still going…

  23. JacobJames avatar

    Myanmar Trip

    by JacobJames 04 December 2011

    Hello Everyone, I am currently planning a 4 1/2 month trip to Myanmar, Thailand Border Region, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Guillin/Guangz…

  24. CoCU avatar

    Trekking in the Mae Hong Song Valley

    by CoCU 18 November 2011

    Hi there We are travelling at the moment in the north part of Thailand. Our plan is to discover the Mae Hong Song Valley by bike. We…

  25. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: January 2012 - Chiang Mai (North) or Phuket (South) Best Experience

    by dreamsignals86 14 November 2011

    Chiang Rai is wonderful. Wat Rong Kun and Kon Korn waterfalls are enough reason to go to the main city. There are temples that are over…

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