I think it depends on your timing. I loved Mae Hong Son as it was something totally different from what I’ve seen in other parts of Thailand but if you were on short time I’d say it’s cuttable. Hope that helps!

Thanks Sasha. I loved that mud spa so much! Hope you have an equally good time there!

Oh, that will be an awesome trip for you! I really enjoyed Mae Hong Son. And yes, I’ve been meaning to do a “what to wear in Thailand” post for ages!

The clothing things always bugs me, there seems to be an idea that anything goes in Thailand but it is in fact a very conservative culture and Buddhism is a major part of the culture and people’s lives. But anyway…. you have convinced me to take a trip to Mae Hong Son!

I’ve been meaning to write a post on what to wear in Thailand for ages, thank you for the reminder! And yes, Mae Hong Son is pretty amazing.

Wow, Mae Hong Son looks interesting! Your pictures really show how it’s a blend of Thailand and Myanmar/Burma – the architecture looks like a fusion, like it would fit into Chiang Mai or Yangon, but would stand out in either as well.

I love the place with the mud, and the spot with the fish. They look gorgeous! And I share your frustrations about people not dressing right at temples – people need to take their cues from the people around them, surprisingly enough they also find it hot, but they don’t need to bare their midriff!

Martina 🙂

I do love motorbikes and at first I wanted to drive that route… but I’m glad I didn’t 🙂 I did a little bit of it when I rented bikes in Mae Hong Son and it was so windy I was on edge the whole time! I don’t know if I would have been able to relax enough to enjoy it. Rafting felt fairly adventurous as well anyway!