We totally want to do this. Sam has been up to Chiang Mai a few times as his mother is from the Northern parts of Thailand. When he was younger, his family made trips up by car to visit relatives there, his family would make more of the trip and visit that area (Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai).
The sleeper train does look exciting despite the long journey. Still it's all apart of what it is.
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Yes totally do it! I mean if you're just going to sleep anyway it's a lot less hassle than going to airport. What part or Northern Thailand? I really want to go back and check or Mae Hong Song!
Sam's mother is from Tak, but has relatives in Lampang too. A part of Thailand that is rarely seen to mainstream tourists.
Mae Hong Son is a very special part of Thailand with the indigenousness hill tribes and the tea leaves. Maybe a cheeky visit over the Burmese border too? To do that visa run ;)
Wow that's so awesome you're really erring the authentic experience. That's gotta be the best part of traveling! I went to Myanmar last year as well absolutely loved it. Still to relatively untouched!