Thailand Travel Pages - Northern Roads

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Northern Roads:

I really love to drive around Thailand, the roads are well maintained and driving gives you the opportunity to see parts of the countryside that are outside of the normal tourist routes. Seeing the nation this way gives you a better understanding of the way the Thai people live. I mean, how many tourists would be able to recognize the way rice paddies look right before they are ready to harvest?

Wherever you drive in Thailand you will find plenty of rest stops with amazing views. This one took a bit of bravery, taking me off the main road on to a rarely used dirt track that was steep and rutted. But the view was worth the worry (and I had taken insurance out on the rental).

I also came across this hot spring during my journey. It was located along Route 1125 about 2 hours north of Sukhothai. Here, hot water was bubbling out of the ground at scalding temperatures. There was a sign warning of the water's temperature (hot enough to boil an egg), but I was curious and so had to feel for myself. The signs were telling the truth-the water was boiling! This hot spring also has a bath house where you can experience a mineral bath that is full of health restoring properties.