Blog
Pieces written over the years about the country around the lodge — where to drive, what it costs to live here, what the weather really does — and what has changed here lately.
From the lodge
What has changed here, and when.
Mountains, caves and water
The hills, the cave, the hot springs and the reservoir — all of them an hour or less from the gate.
Doi Inthanon
Waking up to the gentle chorus of jungle birds and the cool mist rolling through the trees at Baanpong Lodge is pure magic.
Doi Suthep
There’s something truly special about starting the day at Baanpong Lodge, deep in the lush jungle of San Kamphaeng.
Doi Ngom
There’s something magical about starting the day at Baanpong Lodge with a cup of coffee, surrounded by thick jungle and the distant call of gibbons.
Doi Ton
Waking up surrounded by the lush jungle at Baanpong Lodge in San Kamphaeng District always sets a calm tone for the day.
Mon Jing Mountain
Staying at Baanpong Lodge in the serene, jungle-embraced hills of San Kamphaeng District is pure bliss—waking up to birdsong, sipping coffee amid…
Crazy Horse Mountain
I’ll never forget the first time I spotted it while staying at Baanpong Lodge in San Kamphaeng District.
Jungle Treks and Hiking
One of my favorite morning rituals at Baanpong Lodge is sipping coffee on the terrace, listening to the jungle wake up around me—birds calling, leaves…
Huai Lan Reservoir
One of the joys of basing myself at Baanpong Lodge is the way peaceful days naturally lead to little discoveries.
Muang On Cave
The adventure starts right at the parking area. A striking Naga serpent staircase—those mythical snake-like balustrades so common in Thai temples—leads…
San Kamphaeng Hot Springs
There’s something magical about starting the day at Baanpong Lodge with mist rolling through the jungle canopy and the distant call of gibbons.
Days out
Golf, the umbrella village, the markets, and what to do with a week in Chiang Mai.
Alpine Golf Course
Waking up at Baanpong Lodge always feels like a gentle reset—mist rolling through the jungle, the soft chirp of birds, and that deep quiet that only a…
Highlands Golf Course
Waking up to the gentle sounds of birds and rustling leaves at Baanpong Lodge always feels like a reset button for the soul.
Bo Sang Handicraft Village (Umbrella Village)
Waking up to the soft rustle of leaves and the fresh jungle air at Baanpong Lodge always feels like a gentle reset.
Shopping
You’ve traded snowy winters and hurried city life for the gentle rhythm of northern Thailand.
Things To Do In Chiang Mai
Things To Do In Chiang Mai Whether you're escaping the heat and humidity of the city, or the winter and cold of the season, Chiang Mai is known for its…
Tourists
Look, I’ve been coming to Thailand for more years than I care to admit.
Living here
Weather, costs, doctors, getting about, and what land and building actually run to.
Weather
If you’re a man in your 60s who’s tired of freezing winters back home—grey skies, icy pavements, and that constant ache in your knees from the…
Living Expenses in Chiang Mai
Imagine waking up in a comfortable room with mountains in the distance, a gentle breeze coming through the window, and knowing that your entire month’s…
Medical Care in Chiang Mai
Picture this: You’re 68, enjoying your morning coffee on a quiet veranda when that familiar chest tightness hits.
Getting Around
Gents, if you’re a bloke over 55 who’s had enough of cold winters, sky-high living costs, and the daily grind back home, Chiang Mai might just be the…
Land/Property Value in Chiang Mai
Prices remain realistic and accessible compared to anything back home.
Construction in Thailand
After years grinding away in a Western office, you’ve earned this. Picture it: your own villa tucked against the mountains of northern Thailand,…
Come and see it for yourself
Everything here is within an easy drive of the lodge. Tell us when you are thinking of coming and we will come back with a price.