Pai is known as a relaxed backpacker paradise nestled in the mountains of North Thailand. Like many places in continental Southeast Asia, the region experiences three distinct seasons: winter (November-February), hot and dry season (March-May) and of course the infamous “rainy season.” Thailand does in fact experience a monsoon season from June to October, and while it certainly doesn’t rain every day, just the idea can serve as a deterrent for backpackers planning their Asia

Sure you can take the bus from Chiang Mai to Pai or even make the drive yourself in around 3 hours, but the region is a motorbike lover's...