After the long boring highways from Bangkok. We reach Tak and the turn off to Mae Sot.I like to try and get here before dark as there are so many trucks on the twisty mountainous road as well as road works that you need to be alert for. After a night in Mae Sot. Time to head up the…
Located in Kayah state Myanmar just over 50 km from the border with Thailand.The journey starts with a boat trip across the Moei river. The view crossing the river to the village in Myanmar. Waiting our turn to dock. Once at the Pier on the Myanmar side it is a 1.5 hour drive through really rough and narrow mountainous…
GPS Coordinates 17.615891155851283, 97.86161986180635 I really enjoy Mae Tawao and chilling in this area. One of my favourite places to visit and stay over on holidays. It is a long way from pretty much everywhere. The entire area is still unspoilt unlike most areas in this region and neighbouring countries. You need to allow a day to get here…
CPS Coordinates 17.461065779667113, 97.80244278281609 This really is a spectacular waterfall. Well worth a visit. Kyone Htaw waterfall is next to Htiklawtho and is located at HoaingBwe town in Kayin State. KyoneHtaw waterfall is surrounded by a pristine forest. Approximately 30 km from the Myanmar / Thai border. We stopped off here on the way back from ทุ่งเจดีย์เจ๊าส่าห์ – Toong…
GPS Coordinates 17.560875543989187, 97.91323586210343 Been here a few times recently. Fell in love with the view and the tranquil atmosphere.Just so chill and a million dollar back drop looking over to Myanmar.This is the second time to stay over and use Mae Tawao for a base as part of a bigger trip. There is constant traffic going back and…
The hot and dry season went on and on this year. So we made a plan to go and see Pom in Tak and ride around the mountain trails visiting Karen villages. Hoping to miss the wet or may be just catch a few storms as the rainy season sets in. Tom came around Sunday afternoon and we loaded…
Sop Moi District – Mae Sariang – Camping – Ban Sop Moi – Mae La Oon Refugee Camp – Salawin National Park – Myanmar The cool season is here and time to head back to Mae Hong Son for a week of riding. Last year was just fantastic. I really enjoy my trips to Laos, but the border crossing…
GPS coordinates : 17.78775° N 97.78471° E – One of the most remote refugee camps in Thailand. Leaving Ban Sop Moi located at the confluence of the Moei and Salween rivers. The track takes us up and down through the mountains until we reach single trail following the Moei river. After clearing the single trail we end up going…
It is time for some Adventure in Thailand. Filip spent some time up this way many years ago. Rather than do National Service in Sweden he opted for volunteer work. This time was spent in Sob Moei where he made many friends in the local Karen community. Filip had always wanted to come back and ride the trails to…
November 30th. Time to head off to Laos again for the end of year trip. What better way to start a trip than easing myself in to the dirt with David and his son Nak. Arrive the night before. Ready to roll the next morning on some pretty good trails. Had a taste of the trails with David last…