Life in Thailand is rarely anything other than laid-back and this approach to existence is especially celebrated in the far northwest. A peaceful area where rolling mountains punctuated by idyllic river valleys work their way up to the borders with Laos and China, this is a place to kick back and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. One of these, of course, is eating well, and there’s no shortage of great food in this part of Thailand.

Northern cuisine with its mild yet flavourful curries and stews reigns supreme in the northwest, but guests will also have the opportunity to sample barbeque and traditional hill tribe dishes as they work their way northwest by bike from Chiang Mai. Food will supply ample ballast for an epic journey through some of the country’s most stirring countryside. Beginning and ending in Chiang Mai, the route takes in fascinating villages, imposing caves as well as quiet temples and lakes.

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