The ‘traditional’ holiday to Thailand for decades has been a couple of nights in Bangkok, always a great shock to the system for new arrivals, a couple of nights in Chiang Mai and then a week or so in the … Read More
Tuk Tuk Stories
Is travelling by Tuk Tuk actually comfortable?
IThe Tuk Tuk. Thailand’s most iconic vehicle, famous for plying the streets of Bangkok (and some other cities) and being a ‘must do’ on any trip to the country but also unfortunately famous for dodgy drivers claiming places are closed … Read More
A travellers diary – The Tuk Tuk Club 11 Day Adventure: Days 10 and 11
Our very last day on the Tuk Tuks and our longest journey ahead, all the way back to Chiang Mai. It was a poignant day for us as it was the first anniversary of Chloe’s death. I had already asked … Read More
A travellers diary – The Tuk Tuk Club 11 Day Adventure: Day 9
We were treated to another chill out day today. After a leisurely breakfast, we were taken by truck to the local hot springs which were heavenly. It was quite strange to be bathing in such clean warm water. We then … Read More
A travellers diary – The Tuk Tuk Club 11 Day Adventure: Day 8
We were up early again this morning to start our road trip to Pai, one of the most famous mountain towns in Thailand. On the road again by 9am, with a stop at a temple and monastery which had a … Read More
A travellers diary – The Tuk Tuk Club 11 Day Adventure: Day 7
David and I woke up early and went for a swim. We then had breakfast. It was Graham’s birthday so Mr Tony gave him a birthday pancake. Sadly, we couldn’t do the planned trek today as there were serious fires … Read More
A travellers diary – The Tuk Tuk Club 11 Day Adventure: Day 6
We had an early start this morning as we all wanted to give offerings to the monks. We met at 6.30am and then walked to the local market. It was fascinating as there was all sorts of things to buy … Read More
A travellers diary – The Tuk Tuk Club 11 Day Adventure: Day 5
We were all packed up and ready to go by 8.45am – a good start as Tony said we had a long drive today. We came steadily down the mountain in our usual convoy with Graham keeping check at the … Read More
A travellers diary – The Tuk Tuk Club 11 Day Adventure: Day 4
We were allowed a lie in this morning – breakfast was at 9am! Tony made us local coffee, served with fresh mango, watermelon and fried chicken. While we were eating breakfast, we watched the owners preparing our lunch – Pad … Read More
A travellers diary – The Tuk Tuk Club 11 Day Adventure: Day 3
After an early start, we said goodbye to Mae Wang and hit the road. Tony told us it was going to be quite a long drive but there would be plenty of stops to stretch our legs. After forty minutes, … Read More