Aidan Schmer in front of Chiang Dao Mountain Chiang Mai is undoubtedly one of the best places in Northern Thailand to launch a trip out into the wild. For paddling enthusiasts, Prisana and Eric Nuechterlein, kayaking down the Mae Ping River during low water conditions turned out to be a bit more exciting than theyRead moreRead more
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Zen Paddling down the Lifeline of Chiang Mai
A Paddling Misadventure in Khao Tao, Thailand
By Prisana Nuechterlein A paddling misadventure story set in beautiful Khao Tao, Thailand. The idyllic fishing village of Khao Tao is an off the beaten path trip well worth taking. My family’s love affair with the idyllic fishing village of Khao Tao, located just 15 kilometers south of Hua Hin, began two generations ago whenRead moreRead more
Underwater Rock Stars
Picture by Mike Johnston Hin Daeng, a relatively unknown diving destination in southern Thailand offers divers rare encounters with whale sharks, manta rays and giant eels. Author’s Note: This article was originally published in the Bangkok Post in 1996. I was just about to ascend when I saw John Williams, co-founder of Siam Diving Center,Read moreRead more
Flying High in Chiang Mai – A Ziplining Adventure
There is nothing more exhilarating than flying through the lush rainforests of northern Thailand on a zip line that will make you scream with joy. For years I’ve learned that when my old friend Glen says that something is amazing — it probably is. Glen is an expert in more areas than most, butRead moreRead more
Sea Canoeing in Southern Thailand
The limestone spires of Phang Nga Bay have always exuded an air of mystery. Sea canoeing expeditions open up the very hearts of these islands, where wildlife and nature abound. Story and pictures by Prisana Nuechterlein Exploring Phang Nga Bay “Look up, but keep your mouth shut,” Joe whispers. I lookRead moreRead more
A True Cliff Hanger in Phra Nang, Thailand
Phuket climber Nicola scaling the heights of Phra Nang Rock Climbing in Krabi The jagged cliff face soared hundreds of meters above me. “There’s a handhold on your left,” my climbing instructor yelled from the beach below. I reached up and felt my way over the rough limestone rock. “There, you’ve got it.” GotRead moreRead more