Maand: december 2022

Last week we received a lot of hospitality, met interesting people and had good conversations. It helps us to understand the country better, but it is also just fun to meet people.  It started when we left Chang Mai. We ended up in a beautiful area. An area where there are many coffee plantations, so …

Thai hospitality Lees meer »

We cycle from the Buddhist monastery towards Pai. We do not assume that we will make it in one day because there are significant climbs in between. From here to pai it is 72 km with an ascent of 2337 meters in total. We immediately start a climb and after a few days of rest …

The Pai hole Lees meer »

We lived for a few days in a Buddhist monastery. To get to know Buddhism better and to better understand a large part of the culture in Thailand. We ended up here because of our Warmshowers host. Marc received us in his self-designed traditional Thai house. It is breathtakingly beautiful. Beautifully detailed woodwork, on the …

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We leave the flat land behind and start our journey towards the mountains of Thailand. We have been looking forward to this because in the mountains we always experience the sense of adventure and freedom. It’s hard work, but you get so much back. The untouched nature, the people always seem more generous, the beautiful …

Expectations Lees meer »

We are slowly getting used to cycling again. The first days we didn’t know how to sit comfortably on the saddle. But the worst saddle pain is over, the abrasions have healed and won’t come back, the headache of the sun on our faces all day won’t come back either.  We found our new ways …

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We had a very nice day in Ayuthaya with Fon and Son.  They picked us up in the morning by car to show us the old city.  Son was born here so she knows exactly where we should all go, but first we’re going to eat. After less than 10 minutes in the car it is time …

First week (back) on the bike Lees meer »