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Mae Hong Son Trip

Mae Hong Son

A and I just returned to Bangkok after five excellent days in the north of Thailand. We spent most of our time in leafy Mae Hong Son, a picturesque town near the Myanmar border.

We were inspired to visit MHS by our pal Austin, who’s a big fan of the region, and I can only say that I’m delighted to have seen it; Mae Hong Son is now certainly my favorite part of northern Thailand.

Here’s the full photoset of 67 images.

Below are some of my faves along with some notes:

Our Mean Machine

On the Motosai

Consulting the Map (Though We Were Never Lost. Not Once. Seriously. A Navigated, not me.)

— We rented a motorbike and explored the area around Mae Hong Son. Fantastic. Our metallic steed was no Minsk; nor was it the beloved GTO. And frankly, we could’ve used some two-stroke torque for the hills and twisties. Rather, we piloted a somewhat anemic but nonetheless serviceable 125 cc, four-stroke, four-speed Honda Dream step-through.

A in the Mineral Pool

Wats, Valley, Rice Paddies, Palm Trees

Overlooking Mae Hong Son

Valley

Flag, Temple Spire

Us

— The scenery was incredible.

Som Tam. Som Tam. Som Tam. God How I Love Thee...

Khao Soi

BBQ Chicken

Spring Rolls!

— We consumed some transcendent vittles.

Fern Resort. Our Bungalow was Three of Four Down

A on Our Bungalow's Balcony

Friendly Dog. Begging for Scraps Very Nonchalantly

— We stayed at the excellent Fern Resort; our tidy bungalow had a balcony overlooking a stream.

Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok's New (and Blinged Out) Airport

Suvarnabhumi Domestic Arrivals Terminal

— And, finally, since we flew to Mae Hong Son from Bangkok via Chiang Mai, I got a chance to check out, for the first time, BKK’s brand-new airport, Suvarnabhumi (pronounced “Su-wanna-poom”). Its main terminal is blinged out in blue neon lights and ultra-modern, glistening steel. Sweet.

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