If you are an intrepid globetrotter who loves to travel off the beaten track, then Nan is for you. Nan is a sleepy little town in the remote Northern part of Thailand, near its border with Laos. But it also offers a stunning vista of natural beauty, together with a laidback, gentle lifestyle that you will find quite irresistible. If you are planning to carry just a few essentials into your backpack and spend a few days far from the maddening crowds, then look no further than Nan.
To reach Nan, you can fly down to the Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, and then take a connecting flight to Nan Airport lasting about an hour and a half. But probably a more fruitful option is to reach Chiang Mai, the cultural center of Northern Thailand, and then take an overnight bus or a private car trip – the road goes along magnificently forested mountain territory, interspersed with brightly feathered birds of paradise and rushing brooks that tinkle in the sunlight.