Road trip round Northern Thailand
Nick and Charlie pause for a break to take in the view on their Northern Thailand tour
Charlie and Nick, two of our Thailand specialists, recently returned from a great trip by car around Northern Thailand. I caught up with them today to see how it went, where they ended up and find out what they thought.
When telling people I was about to embark on a self drive trip with my colleague Charlie around the north of Thailand I was met with a mixture of interest and concern. “Have you seen how they drive in Bangkok?” But driving in Thailand outside the frenetic capital is a very relaxing experience due to the quiet, spacious roads and fabulous scenery. Having the independence to stop wherever you like is a great way to interact with the locals and adapt your pace of travel.
Our journey took us from the vibrant Northern capital, Chiang Mai to the wonderfully temperate and verdant Doi Ang Khang which is affectionately know by locals as “Little Switzerland” The second leg of the journey took us along the Burmese border to a wonderful ecolodge nestled in the hills overlooking the Mekong River staffed by the local villagers. Then it was a long drive south through the largely agricultural province of Nan, famous for its natural beauty and likeable people. After a night spent in the town of Phrae and one of the most delicious Thai meals I have ever experienced the last leg of our journey took us westwards back to Chiang Mai via the culturally impressive town of Lampang.
The Golden Triangle, Thailand
I was left with a host of memories I can add to the many enriching experiences I have had previously in Thailand. Both myself and Charlie agreed the self drive ultimately gives travel in Thailand an extra dimension and the satisfaction garnered by being able to stop wherever you want and the interaction you get with a myriad of interesting people takes some beating.
Nick, Audley Thailand specialist
Nick and Charlie can be contacted on 01993 838 115 if you are interested in a similar experience, or in planning any other trip to Thailand.
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