Nan - Not the Bread, But the Northern Thai Oasis of Green and Quiet
Nan: The Place Where Time Doesn’t Exist, and Your Wi-Fi Isn’t Strong Enough to Fight It If Chiang Mai is the big, flashy cousin who loves yoga retreats, then Nan is the cool, quiet one who doesn’t even need to try. Peace, temples, mountains, and the occasional wild boar; this place is basically the Thailand your soul has been craving but didn’t know it. How to Get There By Bus From Bangkok’s Mo Chit Terminal Duration: 10–12 hours (this is where your soul learns patience) Fare: 350–500 THB depending on your bus’s idea of comfort Pro tip: You’ll get there eventually, but not without a few dreams of meat buns and better legroom. By Car If you want to own the open road and live your best "Thailand is mine" life. Duration: 8–9 hours from Bangkok Can get real scenic, real fast. Or frustratingly slow if you’re stuck behind a bus full of schoolchildren and their pet chickens. By Plane If you're the impatient type and can’t handle the long, slow journey (we get it). Flights from...