A Southern Girl's Adventures in the North This trip began with a flight from Surat Thani to Chiang Mai last year. We spent the first night in Chiang Mai before driving to Mae Hong Son the next morning.

19/11/60: After checking out of our accommodation, we picked up our rental car from Chom Car Rent. They offered excellent service with convenient pick-up and drop-off options. With the car secured, we set off on our journey to Mae Hong Son. Due to our planned stop at Bo Kaew Pine Forest along the way, we opted for Route 108. The forest boasts rows of pine trees, creating a picturesque scene. The weather was pleasantly cool on the day of our visit, making it ideal for reading a book or simply relaxing on a mat.

After taking photos to our heart's content, we drove on to the Tung Bua Tong field at Doi Mae Ha. The Bua Tong flowers may not be as abundant and spectacular as those at Doi Mae U Kho, but since it was on our way, we stopped to take photos anyway. The bright yellow flowers were initially thought to be small plants, but they turned out to be quite large. As we arrived at noon, the sun was a bit strong.

Feeling hungry? Let's head out for lunch. For lunch, we'll be having a meal at Huen Tai, Mae La Noi.

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"After lunch, we continued our journey to Mae Hong Son. On the way, we encountered a thrilling incident. We were driving behind a truck when a large rock fell from it and hit the truck. Fortunately, it did not hit our car. The road was winding and hilly, with rocks and landslides visible along the way. We had to drive carefully. We arrived in Mae Hong Son very late in the evening, so we had to remove Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu from our plan. We are still hesitant about whether to remove the Su Tong Pae Bridge as well, but we will only remove one of them because the Su Tong Pae Bridge is not far from the entrance to Pang Ung. We went to see the wooden bridge built with faith in the evening light."

It's getting late now, and we need to drive to Baan Rom Thai. Tonight, we'll be staying at Nai Jing Homestay, which costs 600 baht per night. You can book your stay by calling 0806779169 or 0835814227. The rooms are individual bungalows with private bathrooms. Each room comes equipped with a bed, pillows, mosquito net, and fan. (This photo was taken the next morning.)

Upon arrival, hunger pangs set in. We ordered a 300 baht set of grilled pork, which was just enough for two people. The food was served right in front of our room, allowing us to shower and go straight to bed after finishing our meal.

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A Morning at the Reservoir

On November 20th, 2023, I woke up early to offer food to monks and then walked to the reservoir, hoping to capture the mist rising above the water. A cool breeze brushed against my skin, but the air was still pleasantly cool rather than truly cold. I stood patiently, watching the mist dance and swirl across the water's surface. I took photos and soaked in the atmosphere, but perhaps because the weather wasn't cold enough, the mist was sparse. To witness a truly impressive display of mist, I'll have to return another time.

We continued our journey to Ban Rak Thai for breakfast. Our destination was Li Wine Rak Thai Restaurant. The must-try dishes were the pork leg, steamed buns, and tea leaf salad. We sipped tea while waiting for our food. When all the dishes were placed on the table in front of us, we were a little surprised. Was it too much? It seemed like a lot for two people. In the end, we had to tell the staff to pack it up for us. After we were full, we took a walk to digest our food before continuing our journey.

Today we will go to Pai. We arrived in Pai in the afternoon and looked for accommodation for the night. Our accommodation is Por A Yor, 600 baht per night. We put our belongings in the room, changed our clothes, and went out to Romance another story in Pai, the place that made us want to come to Pai. We followed the trail from the movie 1448 Love of Mine. This is a farm with a coffee shop, accommodation, and a peaceful atmosphere in a wide meadow. When we arrived, we went to the coffee shop first to find some desserts to refresh ourselves. The menu we ordered was iced green tea, strawberry smoothie, and Japanese cheesecake. The cheesecake was very delicious, the cheese melted in our mouths. It was the best for cheesecake lovers, don't miss it. When we finished our desserts, we asked to see the farm and the animal barn. It is free for coffee shop customers and guests to visit. Before entering, we had to change into boots. We could take pictures and feed the animals if there were staff feeding them. If you like peace and quiet, not too many people, I recommend you come here.

The next destination, Wat Phra That Mae Yen, is a popular spot for tourists to watch the sunset. The climb up the stairs is quite a challenge, and I had to stop several times to catch my breath and admire the view. By the time I reached the top, the wind was strong and the sky was overcast. I hoped it wouldn't rain. After soaking in the atmosphere, it was time to head down and explore the Pai Walking Street. I grabbed a quick bite to eat and then headed back to my accommodation to rest up for the next day's adventures.

Waking up earlier than work hours is only for travel. We woke up early to wait for the sea of mist at Yun Lai Viewpoint. We drove ourselves to Santichon Village, parked our car, and took a local's car for 300 baht round trip. If you don't want to rent a car, you can wait for other tourists and share the cost. Upon arrival, we had to pay a 20 baht maintenance fee per person. Today, the fog was thick and white, covering the entire area. It didn't float low, so we took pictures while waiting for the fog to flow. However, we didn't see the fog flow today.

Returning to Santichon Village, the first thing I did was run to the swings. I am someone who is afraid of heights but enjoys swinging. At first, when the swing was going up, I didn't feel anything, but when I reached the highest point, I felt a thrill. I closed my eyes tightly every time, but it was fun. I liked it. It was the highlight of my day. It was worth the 25 baht I paid.

We continued our journey today, heading back to Chiang Mai. We made several stops along the way, the first being Coffee in Love, a landmark in Pai. We took photos, ordered cake and iced green tea, and wrote postcards to ourselves. We always write postcards when we travel to record our happiness at that moment and keep it as a memory.

The next popular spot is Pai Canyon or Kong Lan Pai. It's quite beautiful, but we didn't dare to go in.

The last stop for this trip was the historic Tha Pai Bridge. Tourists occupied every space to take photos, leaving us only to watch from afar. This concludes our trip. If I have the chance, I will visit Mae Hong Son again.

Before embarking on this trip, I spent some time reading reviews and gathering information about transportation, accommodation, food, and various tourist attractions. My aim is simply to share my travel experiences in the hope that they may be of some benefit to others.

Every journey brings joy... Lady2Go thanks you for joining us.