Pai

MAE HONG SONG LOOP – DAY ONE

You may have seen me mentioning the Mae Hong Song Loop (like here, here or here) . This was a formative journey in my way to becoming a fully-fledged adventurer. First things first, what is the Mae Hong Son loop? It is an epic motorcycle loop road trip famous for its many twists and turns […]

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RETURNING TO PAI

After I achieved Nirvana1, I thought to myself what else is there left to achieve in life. I needed to become depraved again2, so I headed back to Pai. Thankfully, this trip was calmer – no less interesting though. My monastery mates were awesome, we chatted and laughed and really got to know one another3.

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THE BUDDHIST MONASTERY

After spending quit a bit of time in Pai with the Pai Family. Several of us decided to leave. There were a few still a few staying, like Tom and Greta. Unfortunately, one of the consequences of living life spontaneously and without a plan is that you don’t really have any clue what to do

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THE JUNGLE PARTY

As one travels, there are these “quintessential” backpacker jols1. There is one in Pai, the Jungle Party. I can’t remember the details, because it was a long time ago2. I do remember that one takes a songthaew to a venue in the middle of the jungle. It is an open field surrounded by rice fields.

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