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    • Zoe BennforsThailand
      Day 3

      Conserve Natural Forests

      May 21, 2017 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C

      In the morning we had a slow start and enjoyed a lovely breakfast of eggs and avocado on toast before heading off to the elephant sanctuary we had booked for the day.

      The organisation that runs this sanctuary is called Conserve Natural Forests, its environmental conservational site is just north of Pai and is the location of their tree nursery, organic farm, additional to being the home of critically endangered tortoises, birds, and Asian elephants. Conserve Natural Forests is dedicated to reproducing endemic plant and animal species in Thailand, and aim to restore the damages caused by centuries of deforestation and harm by humans.

      When we first arrived we met the team and got told a bit of background about the organisation and what they do. I could tell the team were extremely passionate about the beliefs of the organisation which made it an even more special occasion.

      First up, we searched out the elephants to go over to feed them and just be in the company of these amazing creatures. Shortly after they had demolished all the food, it was time for a bath. This has got to be one of my most memorable experiences. Elephants are such majestic creatures and the way the organisation cares for them is only by voice, no harmful whips or apparatus and how they respond is amazing. The rest of the afternoon was just spent in the company of these elephants, continually feeding them and splashing water over them. The elephants are mother and daughter and were both rescued from horrible treatment in captivity. They are both pregnant, the daughter 27 months pregnant and was HUGE which isn't a surprise really.

      The day was such a treat and really special. It made it all the better that the small group we were with were great people and had great humour just to top off the day. The main reason I loved this organisation was because it wasn't commercialised at all and it felt so natural and untouristy. The people there being there because their love for the environment and the animals there.

      At the end of the day, to put something back into the environment, everyone plants a tree and I thought that was such a lovely touch to finish such a spectacular day with fascinating creatures and great people.

      When it was time to go I almost felt saddened leaving the elephants as despite only spending an afternoon with them you do grow attached.

      Getting back to the hostel after another visit to the nightmarket and a yummy meal it was time to get ready and celebrate Corrie's birthday turning 23. We dressed up in matching outfits we had all bought together and went straight out to explore the nightlife that Pai had to offer. Safe to say it did not disappoint.      Read more

    • TravelerMae Hong Son Loop
      Day 11

      Pai

      February 2, 2023 in Thailand

      Pai ist eine sehr touristische Stadt, in der zumindest gefühlt mehr Backpacker als Locals unterwegs sind. 🎒
      Man spricht hier ganz gerne vom „Pai Hole“. Das bedeutet so viel wie: wenn man die Stadt einmal besucht hat, lässt sie einen nicht mehr los. Man versinkt quasi in ihr. 😅🕳️ Wir haben eine Frau im Hostel getroffen, die uns erzählt hat ursprünglich nur 2 Tage für Pai geplant zu haben, dann aber ganze 3 Wochen blieb. 😉
      Es gibt hier sehr viele Bars und Restaurants und sowie einen großen Night Market mit Gerichten aus aller Welt. Auch wenn es mir hier sehr gut gefallen hat, ist es mir fast zu wenig Thailand Feeling. 🇹🇭      Read more

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    • Travelersouth east asia
      Day 8

      Pai

      November 22, 2022 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

      9:30 a.m. - I woke up after a decent night in the hostel JJ&J‘s garden.

      11 a.m. - Elena and I packed our bags and checked out.

      11:30 a.m. - Because check started at 2pm we decided to eat breakfast in the cafe „coffee stain‘s“. I got a hot coffee and a awesome chocolate bowl for breakfast. I talked a little bit with the owner and he taught me some Thai words. Sadly i forgot them already expect for „khawp khun (khrap for male/kha for female)“. It means thank you.

      2 p.m. - We hooked up with El, we met her at the public viewing yesterday and organized a sightseeing tour for half a day. El brought 3 other girls with her their names were Anne, Rachel and Louisa.
      At first we went to the hot springs and it was nice but because it was a hot day no really refreshing. After that we visited a viewing point from where you saw the whole valley. Then we went to the bamboo bridge. My personal favorite that day was the bamboo bridge. There are lots of rice fields and you can walk basically over them with a bamboo bridge. It looked like it was harvesting time. I really loved the smell of the dry harvested rice plant’s. It remembered me of the smell of dry grass back home. At last we went to the famous pai canyons to see the sunset but we missed it.

      6:15 p.m. - We finished our tour and it was amazing especially with this group constellation. But I have to mention that the roads and the drive to this places are an adventure for themselves.

      7 p.m. - I ate something at the nightmarket. There you can always get a lot of good and cheap food.

      10:30 p.m. - Elena and I hooked up with Anne from the sightseeing tour and we met her and some friends of her, Dave, Meg, Scott and Louisa, at a bar. They taught us the dice game „yesbank“ and it was really fun.
      yesbank rules:
      - 6 dices
      - the goal is to get one 2, one 4 and to hit a high number mit the other dices
      - each roll you have to put at least one dice a way
      - the best score (a yesbank) you can get is 2,4 and then 6,6,6,6      Read more

    • TravelerAsien 2019
      Day 11

      Pai

      November 23, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 20 °C

      Am zweiten Tag in Pai haben wir einen Freund aus Berlin getroffen, der zufällig auch in Asien unterwegs war. Auch Tim und seine Freundin Mia (Bild 3) , die wir in Chiang Mai kennen gelernt haben, sind an diesem Tag nach Pai gekommen. Zusammen sind wir dann in den Pai Canyon gefahren, um dort etwas zu wandern. (Bild 3,4,5,6).
      Abends sind wir noch was trinken gegangen. (Bild 1&2, auf der Walking Street)      Read more

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    • TravelerSüd-Ost-Asien
      Day 15

      Pai

      November 20, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      Nach mehreren Empfehlung, entschieden wir uns einen Abstecher nach Pai zu machen. Eine kleine Stadt in den Bergen mit scheinbar mehr "Touristen" (vor allem backpacker) als Einheimische. Um die Umgebung zu erkunden, mieteten wir eine Roller. Die üblichen Sehenswürdigkeiten waren schnell abgefahren. Am meisten beeindruckte und der Canyon in dem wir über schmale Steinstege uns über tiefen Abgründen bewegten. An einem ca 6 Meter tiefen Riss in der Erde wurden wir von den Eigentümern des Landes nach einer kleinen "Spende" mit Leckereien aus eigenem Anbau verköstigt.Read more

    • Thailand & India 2019
      Day 5

      First Full Day in Pai and Reverie Siam

      November 20, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      Breakfast at 0800h w Ads and Luke at Reverie Siam Resort. Rex & Rhea jet lagged. M&Z meet with Ben at 1000h to walk through venue and go through final wedding planning details. Rex & Rhea meet us M&Z, A&L take shuttle into walking street for lunch!! Shuttle back to Reverie Siam and wait for Claire and Alex who came for a pool visit. Pool time for Ads, Luke, M&Z, Claire and Alex, nap time for R&R. Drinks at RS restaurant and Rey arrives at resort! Hugs for Rey and Pao Pao shows him around and to his room. Rey claims “his pool”, Rey waves hello to white Buddha, Pao Pao asks Rey if he misses durian from the Philippines and tells him he can’t have as soon as he replied yes 😂. Let Rey get settled then head out to walking Street with group to meet Will, Lucy, Jocelyn (arrived in town W Rey on same flight), Colin and Gail for dinner at Blue Ox. Dessert on walking Street - shared mango sticky rice with crew, then shuttle back to RS for bed. David & Tom had delayed flight so arrived at resort just past midnight. Will catch at breakfast tomorrow morning.Read more

    • Südostasien für Anfänger
      1
      Day 130

      Heisse Quellen und Sonnenuntergänge

      January 10, 2019 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

      Wie gestern besprochen sind wir um 11 bereit und warten auf Antwort vom Rest der Gruppe. Davor haben wir die Rollermiete verlängert, sind in ein Hostel umgezogen und hatten ein tolles Hippster-Frühstück.
      Bis wir uns dann alle gefunden haben ist es 12.30 und wir fahren los. Heute steht ein gemütlicher Tag auf dem Programm. Pai ist umgeben von heissen Quellen. Wir haben uns für die heisseren entschieden.
      Die Quelle ist am Ursprung 80°C heiss. Das Wasser fliesst dann runter in weitere Naturbecken und kühlt dabei ab. Mit Temperaturen zwischen 34 und 37 Grad ist es aber immer noch sehr heiss.
      Nach 1.5h rumliegen verabschieden sich zwei aus der Gruppe. Ken und wir, haben hunger und holen uns deshalb ein paar Eier beim Kiosk. Diese kochen wir dann oben in der heissen Quelle. Ganz hart werden die Eier nicht aber an ein 3 Minuten Ei kommen sie heran. (Nach 20 Minuten). Die Jungs kochen sich danach noch etwas in der Quelle und Annatina reicht es die Füsse im Wasser zu wärmen.
      Zwei Stunden vor Sonnenuntergang machen wir uns auf den Weg zum Canyon. Dieser Platz ist der beliebteste uns bekannteste Sonnenuntergangsplatz. Genau so voll ist es dann auch zum Sonnenuntergang. Der Canyon selber besteht aus vielen verschiedenen schmalen Wegen, bei denen es links und rechts steil runter geht.
      Zusammen mit vielen anderen schauen wir uns den Sonnenuntergang an.

      Am Abend treffen wir uns alle wieder auf der Walking Street fürs Abendessen. Und plötzlich steht Norman vor uns. Norman war lange in der Guggenmusik von Annatina. Wie wussten, dass er mit seinem Vater durch den Norden reist, nur nicht ob er auch Pai besucht. 😊
      Zum Abendessen gönnen wir uns ein tolles Falafelbrot. Danach erkunden wir die Bars von Pai. Zu unserer Gruppe gesellt sich noch ein belgisches Paar. Alle zusammen ziehen wir durch verschiedene Bars und gehen zum Schluss noch tanzen. Auch heute wird es wieder eine lange Nacht.      Read more

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    • TravelerTravelling 2018
      Day 87

      Pai

      July 7, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

      Definitely one of our favourite places we have been on the whole trip. It’s a small town in Northern Thailand which has one main street that is pedestrianised and full of market stores. We rented mopeds and rode to different waterfalls and sites like the white buddha. At night we bar hopped down the roads and the town was full of backpackers so met so many nice people.Read more

    • Thomas Birthin SchmidtSydøstasien
      Day 24

      Chiang Mai, Trekkingtur og Pai (Part 2)

      April 3, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

      “I am the most miserable human being alive!”
      Sådan siger Jeremy Clarkson i et afsnit af bilprogrammet Top Gear, hvor han kører rundt i Vietnam på en scooter midt i en tropisk storm. Men mere om det senere.

      Vi ankommer til Pai, en lille oase midt i ingenting. Vejen hertil tog os igennem et bjergpas med over 700 sving. Lettere banket leder vi alle 5 (os fire og Lisa) efter et hostel hvor vi kan være et par dage. Der sker ikke så meget i Pai. Der bor omkring 2000 mennesker i byen, men der er hyggeligt, god billig mad (her iblandt den mest populære ret i Nordthailand, Khao Soy) og masser af andre mennesker at møde.
      Vi beslutter en dag at ville tage op til nogle grotter der ligger cirka 50 kilometer nord for Pai. Vi lejer derfor nogle scootere alle mand og tager så afsted. før vi ved af det buldrer det over os, og kun iført t-shirt og shorts er vi havnet midt i en tropisk storm. Og lad os sige det sådan her - når det regner i Thailand, så regner det! Vi turde ikke køre mere end 20 kilometer i timen - det var heller ikke muligt, da regnen gjorde ondt når den klaskede mod ens krop. Men regnen stoppede efter en times tid, vi satte farten lidt op og resten af vejen gik det smertefrit.

      Vi overnatter i et hostel tæt på grotterne, lægger vores bagage og tager afsted mod grotterne. Grotterne var omkring 800 meter dybe, og kæmpe store. når man komme så langt ind, sårer det umuligt at se andet end hvad guidens lille olielampe belyser. Men det gør det også bare så meget mere specielt. For enden af grotten kom vi til en lille åbning hvor flagermuse i tusindvis cirkulerer over vores hoveder, imens vi langsomt flyder hen over vandoverfladen i en longboat.
      Dagen efter kører vi tilbage til Pai, afleverer scooterne og slapper af. Emil blev desværre sygdomsramt, så de næste par dage i Pai gik på at slappe med en god bog o planlægge rejsen mod grænsen til Laos.

      Vi hopper ombord på en bus tilbage til Chiang Mai, overnatter og kører næste dag nordvest på imod Chiang Dao, en by vi havde hørt meget godt om. Vi ankommer til byen efter 4 timer i en gammel rusten bus der liner noget som taget ud af mellemkrigstiden, og finder hurtigt ud af hvor gudsforladt denne by er. Et hurtigt stop i 7eleven for at få en flaske vand, og så er vi ellers klar til tage videre. Vi kører i yderligere 2 timer og ankommer til en lille by der slynger sig omkring Mekongfloden, og overnatter. Dagen efter hopper vi på en lille Longboat, og sejler til Chiang Ra hvor vi overnatter. En skøn by vi desværre ikke fik til at udforske, da vi dagen efter skulle med en commuter til grænsen for at hoppe på vores SlowBoat-ride ned af Mekongfloden til Luang Prabang i Laos.      Read more

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    • Marko BratkovičThailand & Cambodia
      Day 17

      Awesome Pai

      December 17, 2016 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

      On Friday my friends arrived from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. It was also first cloudy day (not connected of course, hehe) on my Thailand trip. After few beers in the night we've headed to Pai in the morning. A 3 hiur bus drive is not the most comfortable, but for 250THB it was okay :)
      Pai is a wonderful town, it has this hippy vibe with a lot of small restaurants and stores along the main street, oh so nice! Already rented some scooters (yes mom, I have a helmet!) so we're off to explore this Thailand's pearl :)      Read more

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    Pai, PYY, Паи

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