Chiang Mai - temples everywhere
July 24, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
Since I have never been here before, and I'd heard so many good things about Chiang Mai, it seemed like a logical choice. When a former colleague from my time in Malaysia mentioned that there's aRead more
Starting the Mae Hong Son loop
July 25, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
After a nice black coffee I was ready for the road. Today's goal: reach Pai (137 km).
Nach einem wunderbaren schwarzen Kaffee war ich bereit für die Fahrt. Heutiges Ziel: Pai (137 km)
Mak Fa Waterfall
July 25, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
On the road to Pai there are several waterfalls. Mak Fa is one of them and was on my list...
Auf dem Weg nach Pai gibt es mehrere Wasserfälle. Einer davon, Mal Fa, stand auf meiner Liste...
Pai Memorial Bridge
July 25, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
A bridge built during World War II to facilitate attacks of Burma.
Eine Brücke, die im 2. Weltkrieg erbaut wurde, um Angriffe auf Burma zu ermöglichen.
Pai Canyon
July 25, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
A picturesque place with intimidating formations that consist of clay and stones.
Ein malerischer Ort mit zum Teil furchteinflößenden Gebilden aus Lehm und Steinen.
Pai
July 25, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 23 °C
I stopped one night in the town of Pai, which is charming, but even in the low season rather crowded with tourists.
Eine Nacht blieb ich in Pai, einem eigentlich sehr angenehmen, aber selbst in derRead more
Kiew Lom viewpoint
July 26, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
The most rewarding things about the loop seem to be the stunning views, sometimes along the road or on one of the many viewpoints.
Das tollste an der Fahrt sind wohl die atemberaubenden Ausblicke,Read more
Jabo - mountain village
July 26, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
This tiny village was a short detour from the main road, but totally worth it with this stunning view. The cafés along the road all offer an unobstructed view while having a rest.
Dieses kleine DorfRead more
Pang Ma Pha viewpoint
July 26, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
Pang Ma Pha - or Ban Luk Khao Lam - viewpoint is supposed to be one of the most spectacular on the loop. In my opinion, probably because of the weather, it didn't stand out. But it was worth a stop inRead more
Mae Hong Son
July 26, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
The city after which the loop is named is very quiet and unpretentious. I particularly love the different style of the temples with silvery & wooden decor giving a nice contrast to the gold.
AfterRead more
Pha Bong viewpoint
July 27, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
First coffee - there could be worse places for that.
Der erste Kaffee - es gibt schlimmere Orte dafür.
The - not quite - Mae Sarin Waterfall
July 27, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
The first big stop on the way today was supposed to be one of the more important waterfalls in the area. What started with an interesting ride on a rather small but very scenic road, ended inRead more
Cats and dogs... but raining!
July 27, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Apparently today's highlight was getting drenched to the bones for 3+ hours. Riding became much slower as well, because I had to be more careful, so I didn't make any other of the planned stops. ButRead more
Mae Chaem to the rescue
July 27, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
There was a moment when I was questioning my choices, right after about two hours in the rain. I was wet, cold and starting to become exhausted. The rain wouldn't stop (like it normally does), so IRead more
Doi Inthanon - Thailand's highest point
July 28, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Finding out in the morning that it was still raining led to the decision to put back on yesterday's half dried clothes, so I wouldn't waste clean ones - they would have been soaked after twentyRead more
Coming down from the mountain
July 28, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
It's unbelievable what perspective does to you. The cold that had grown from uncomfortable at the start to unbearable on top of the mountain, now slowly subsided with every metre I descended. Though,Read more
Wachirathan Waterfall
July 28, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
This was where I wanted to end my ride yesterday. Today I was equally wet, but with a night's rest in between and the freezing cold of Doi Inthanon, this place felt almost warm!
Hier wollte ichRead more
Back in Chiang Mai
July 28, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
It's been a wild ride at times and in hindsight, I would have liked a day or two more on this "loop". I might do it again, but probably in the dry season, even if that means that there are many moreRead more
On to the next adventure...
July 28, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 29 °C
I've never ridden the train in Thailand before and it's something I needed to try. Even though the comfortable classes (sleeper and 2nd class) were fully booked, I still wanted to do it, so I bookedRead more
3rd class to Bangkok
July 28, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
It felt like a trip to the past, rather than back to the big city. The train - open windows, basic, straight seats, loud banging and rattling - reminded me of old times when travelling with speed andRead more
Hello Bangkok (and goodbye)
July 29, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
At 6 am I arrived safely in Bangkok, which also marks the end of this little "detour".
Before I had to return to the reality of home, I was still able to do a couple of things: get a Mango StickyRead more






































































































































