You have loaded the trunk with overnight bags, grabbed an iced Americano strong enough to wake an elephant, and keyed your destination into Google Maps. Then comes the inevitable dilemma confronting every road-tripper pointing their bumper east from Chiang Mai …
Let’s rip off the railway band-aid right at the start: Nan does not actually have a train station. If you stroll up to the ticket counter at Bangkok’s gleaming Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and ask for a direct sleeper …
Let’s be honest: taking a one-hour flight from Bangkok to Nan is easy, but it robs you of the sacred rite of passage that every seasoned traveler in Thailand cherishes. I am talking about the legendary overnight bus. There is …
If the thought of enduring a ten-hour overnight bus twisting through dizzying mountain passes makes your stomach churn in protest, take heart: you do not have to conquer Highway 101 on four wheels to reach northern Thailand’s most tranquil valley. …
Connecting Chiang Mai with the quiet valleys of Nan is one of the most rewarding journeys in Northern Thailand. Unlike traveling from Bangkok, there are no commercial flights between the two cities due to the short distance, meaning your journey …
Reaching the peaceful mountain valley of Nan from Thailand’s bustling capital is easier than many travelers think. Whether you prefer the speed of a direct flight, the budget-friendly convenience of an overnight sleeper bus, or a scenic railway adventure, here …
Nan is a province in the north of Thailand. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world.
