It seemed like a swell idea to take the overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mia in Thailand’s northern territory. Saving five dollars to sit in third class versus the more touristy ten dollar seats would be worth the trouble and discomfort, right. Well, here is how the story unfolds.
Rumors along the backpacker trail foretold of the long, intolerable Hanoi to Vientiane bus ride. We found out just how crazy this route actually was!
We have been sucked into the world of Ban Cho Pla, Thailand, a quaint village where time stands still and the only worry is finding enough books to read.
