The Golden Triangle Loop from Chiang Mai by scooter: our 798 km route via Chiang Rai, Chiang Khong, Sop Ruak, Mae Salong, Fang and Chiang Dao, with map, GPX and costs.
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Huay Tung Tao Cycling from Chiang Mai: Flat Route, GPX and Lunch (34 km)
Huay Tung Tao cycling from Chiang Mai: the flat ride, with GPX, laps around the lake, the giant straw figures and lunch on the way back.
Doi Suthep Cycling from Chiang Mai: Route, GPX and the Morning Ride (29 km)
Doi Suthep cycling from Chiang Mai: one of my favourite morning rides, 10.7 km up to the temple with GPX, elevation profile, the monks’ alms round and fresh juice at the top.
Doi Pui Cycling from Chiang Mai: All the Way Up to 1,537 m (Route, GPX, 44 km)
Doi Pui cycling from Chiang Mai: a 44 km climb past Doi Suthep temple all the way up to the Doi Pui viewpoint, with GPX, elevation profile and a comparison with Alpe d’Huez.
Samoeng Loop Cycling: Our Route, GPX and Elevation Profile (81 km)
Samoeng Loop cycling from Chiang Mai: our 81 km route with Cycling Buddy Chiang Mai, GPX, elevation profile, the best coffee stop and the two-lap challenge.
Co van Kessel Bike Tour Bangkok: Our Co Original Tour (2023)
Our 3-hour Co van Kessel Co Original bike tour through Bangkok (August 2023): narrow alleys of Talat Noi, Chinatown, the flower market and Memorial Bridge, with photos, route and tips.
Thai Massage and Thai Food in Amersfoort: Our Thai Day Out
A 90-minute duo oil massage at Amersfoort Thai Massage (EUR 165 for two) and lunch at The Street Food Bar: prices, opening hours, what we ordered and how it compares to Thailand.
Backpacking Asia for 8 Months: €47 a Day
Short answer: two of us backpacked through 9 countries and territories in Asia for 244 days (July 2023 to March 2024) and spent €22 815 on the road, about €47 per person per day. With return flights from Amsterdam (€2 304 for two) and preparation such as vaccinations (€1 269), the…
Scams in Vietnam
Learn about scams in Vietnam? Since I first started backpacking back in 2013, I’ve encountered all kinds of travel scams—shady taxi drivers, unexpected “fees” tacked onto what looked like a great bargain, and plenty more in between. Whenever these things happened, I tried to see them as learning experiences. I’ve now…
Personal driver Bali
Are you looking for a personal driver in Bali? I’d love to introduce you to my favorite personal driver in Bali: Nengah Suartana. (more…)
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