"My mouth is on fire. My tongue is totally burned, but I want another one… ’cause it’s so good."
This episode was such a wild mix of adventure, confusion, and food. It’s one of those travel days where you don’t really know what’s going to happen next, and I loved every second of it.
From riding a half-broken bike through the hills of Northern Thailand to accidentally sitting in duck poo and stumbling upon a garden full of phallic statues, this day had it all. Pai totally surprised me—it was way more lively and international than I expected, and the street food scene was on another level.
This episode is all about leaning into the chaos of travel, trying weird and wonderful things, and laughing along the way.
Key Talking Points:
- The wild road trip from Chiang Mai to Pai – 762 turns and a lemon of a bike.
- The Erotic Garden – a totally unexpected and hilarious stop filled with art, innuendo, and surprise wisdom.
- Hopping on a bike - Riding experience in Thailand was different from that of Vietnam
- Eating everything – from gyoza and halal dumplings to coconut pancakes, and even lasagna made with macaroni.
- First impressions of Pai – hippie vibes, Gen Z fashion, TikTok-famous “banh mi,” and a whole lot of fun.
Chapters and Timestamps
- 01:30 – First stop: a totally unexpected Erotic Garden
- 06:00 – Waterfalls, steep hills, and a near-death motorbike experience
- 17:30 – Finally in Pai: weird fashion, hippie energy, and international food
- 22:00 – The wild night market: Gen Z, food, and weed shops
- 26:00 – More food: stuffed peppers, halal dumplings, and fake banh mi
- 32:00 – A lasagna bar in Thailand (yes, really)
- 34:30 – Pesto’s not the best, but the spinach-mac combo hits the spot
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