The Hippy Trail (Pai, Thailand)

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Zooooooming on bikes – first signs of Pai – the town itself – the Hippy Trail – conspiracy theories – traveling by bike – an interesting form of hitchhiking The road snaked through the forests of Northern Thailand, curving up the steep mountain in tight switchbacks.  Jay and I raced through the forest on our … Continue reading →

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Chiang Mai oh My (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

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A strange comparison – Jay and I dig Buddhism – NGOs and tales from Burma – Motorbikes are fun ============================================== Chiang Mai is a Thai version of Los Angeles. Chiang Mai sits in a small basin in the north of Thailand, surrounded by mountains and saturated in smog…so far, the comparison holds.  Traffic is wild, … Continue reading →

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