5 Things To Do in NAN THAILAND | Ancient Salt Wells Khao Soi Noodles 🍜 and MORE

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Today I want to share with you five things that I think you should do on your next trip to Nan, Thailand. This often-overlooked province in Northern Thailand has it all - beautiful scenery, great food and awesome coffee.
While there is so much more to Nan, Thailand than what I've included in this list, I think it's a great place to start for first time visitors to Nan.
Here is a list of places we visited:
1. Bo Kluea Ancient Salt Well : goo.gl/maps/1W...
2. Khao Soi at Arpo De Marg: g.page/ArpoDeM...
3. Wat Phuket: goo.gl/maps/aP...
4. Pua Panorama Resort: goo.gl/maps/Sb...
5. Huan Puka: goo.gl/maps/YV...
I want to say a big thank you to / leo.sebag for his excellent footage and also the team at / kadkokoa_chocolate for making it possible.
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My name’s Gary Butler and I’ve been living in Bangkok for the past five plus years and travelling Thailand for over ten. I’m obsessed with Thai street food and it’s that obsession that led me to start this KZbin channel. I want to share my favourite hidden street food spots in Bangkok and the rest of Thailand so you can fall in love with authentic, local Thai food as much as I have!
I’ve never understood travelling to a town or city and not eating the local food. How else do you really connect with a place? Let’s get out and explore together and I guarantee you’ll find a whole different side to this wonderful country.

[@theroamingcook]

Directions to everywhere we visited are in the description box 👍

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

📿🚬😂

[@robbrew239]

Nice one, few years ago hired a car from Chang Mai & did the Chang Rai-Nan-Sukothai-Chang Mai drive, loved Nan. Thanks for the reminder of it. Must do it again

[@theroamingcook]

That must have been amazing Rob! I've driven them all apart from Sukothai which I can't believe I haven't been to. All beautiful but to do them all in the same go must have been special!

[@emiliag6766]

I have lived in Nan the past 16 years:)

[@theroamingcook]

You’re very lucky 😀

[@ryansarai7899]

I'm glad I saw you on Paddy Doyle's channel. Great videos.

[@Suoudy]

A friend of mine was in Nan once a few years ago and informed me about its spectacular beauty. You confirmed that with your excellent effort up there Gary. You convinced me to go there soon!

[@theroamingcook]

Awwww thanks, I’m glad I’ve confirmed it for you! Nam is the most beautiful place I’ve been!

[@sengkhaleck]

Nan is beautiful going there for New Years to visit family. They live 15-20 mins from Boklue. Thank you for sharing the beauty of Nan province.

[@bigal2417]

Enjoyed this video and subscribed 🙌 thx

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks so much!

[@porporgogo]

My hometown❤

[@BangkokJack858]

Cool video man, I loved Nan province. It's probably my favourite place in Thailand.

[@theroamingcook]

Cheers mate, definitely up there! Keep up the good work on your videos 👍

[@jodu626]

Perfect!! Just what I needed. Going at crimbo (maybe)

[@theroamingcook]

I think you’ll be good to go by Christmas mate! Let me know if you make it!

[@jodu626]

@@theroamingcook what ya reckon now? Crimbo still on? I’m hearing opening up fully by January

[@rickglasser]

Excellent video, Gary. The B-roll and drone footage were spectacular! 👍👏👏👏

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks buddy, much appreciated! I can’t take all the credit though, I had excepted help on this one!

[@marcusbww]

I travelled through Nan 100% agree; stunning. Especially Sapan village including the drive in and out.

[@yonis963]

After we watched this video we went to eat the kaho soi, this was the best thing i ever ate in my life! With the most beautiful view, cheers my friend, thanks for The advice!

[@theroamingcook]

Wow, that makes me so happy, I’m so glad you enjoyed it

[@ngamsun]

Thanks for sharing these ‘off the beaten path’ locations very interesting and informative! I’d be interested in a video about Nan and the amazing surrounding mountains. Keep up the good work…so close to 2k subs!

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks Nelson, glad you enjoyed it. I’m hoping to get back up there soon as well as some other provinces in the north but who knows at the moment! Yeah we are closing in on 2k, it’s been a long time coming!

[@frankietatcanbearrange3874]

Excellent presentation today Gary! Drone shots are always stunning!

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks Frankie, appreciate the support as always 🙏

[@aliowl]

Liking this style of video

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks so much!

[@NowGetThereFood]

First time I heard of Nan. So much to explore in Thailand. Cant wait to get back. Just waiting for Australian Government to let us travel! They saying not until middle of next year now

[@theroamingcook]

So much to explore! I don’t think many people have heard of Nan (especially when it’s me trying to pronounce it!) Middle of next year yeah? That’s crazy!

[@cadlac1533]

can't get enough, Gary ! xoxo it .

[@whaytay5322]

Thanks for showing Nan's beautiful countryside landscape, maybe good for a holiday weekend stay, may get bored after a month.

[@jenniferventer5394]

My son and nephew from South Africa live in Pua, Nan - on the rice fields. They both teach English. Pictures he sends are always so beautiful. I can't wait to visit Thailand this year - I'm hoping to do Chiang Mai and Kho Samui.

[@riodasperolas]

I definitely expect to visit Nan province and I’ll have your recommendations at heart.

[@theroamingcook]

I hope you enjoy them Antonio

[@franzholland6037]

Very nice and thank you! My wife grew up in Bo Kluea and from 2024 on I will live until the rest of my days in Nan City with my family

[@jamestruss1791]

Brilliant again, beautiful scenery, your getting quiet good at this mate 😜👍

[@theroamingcook]

Hahaha, cheers mate I’m getting there 😂

[@pennycastonguay2314]

Absolutely beautiful place .,thanks a lot ..

[@theroamingcook]

My pleasure Penny, glad you enjoyed it

[@siamiam4306]

Heading up to Nam tomorrow and found your take very useful. Thanks !

[@theroamingcook]

I'm happy to help!

[@davyzyvy4810]

Wow Amazing country

[@tuomiin]

Thanks for very good vid again Gary! Nan reminds me of Pai. And we absolutely loved it. Its looks so lush and green. What time of year you visited? I love Khao soi and Laab too. Its nice they have own twist in it. Its so much easier start your holiday In New place when you know some good restaurants and places to visit.... Just watch Garys video first😄👍👍. Iam interestin in Isan area.

[@theroamingcook]

Thank me Jouni, I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙏🙏 it was last September so in rainy season but the weather was perfect, just rained at night! Yeah, you have to try the northern version of laab. Don’t worry I have a place for you in Bangkok you can get it 😎 Much appreciated as ever 🙏👌

[@anabelacarvalho7668]

Very beautiful place.. The view is all the back is wonderful.,🤗

[@theroamingcook]

It’s a stunning place really. My video doesn’t show the true beauty! 🇹🇭❤️

[@thomastungkham9700]

We will go there in about 2 weeks. The uncle of my Thai wife is living there and I am very excited and looking forward 🙏🙏

[@wycheee]

Great movie Gary and lots of info for our drive to Nan at the end of the yr 😁

[@theroamingcook]

Can I come in the boot?

[@wycheee]

@@theroamingcook no you can drive 🤣

[@kevincorr2985]

Our home is in the village where Silaphet Waterfall is between Pua/Wat Phuket and Bo Klua. You drove right past it. They have a number of people operating grills on near the waterfall. Stop and have some chicken with papaya salad and beer. Take a dip if you are hot. We are walking distance to this. On the road you also pass a mushroom farm that has good pizza to sell their mushrooms. God coffee there too. Also, if you go to Bo Klua salt mines, you are so close to Doi Pukka National Park. Nice quiet remote resort there with cabins. In the city of Nan, don't miss visiting the Thai Liu weaver house where they demonstrate their fine craft and home building as well.

[@theroamingcook]

We'll be back up around November with a bit of luck so I've pinned all these places on maps. It all sounds amazing so thanks for the info! How long have you been living up there?

[@kevincorr2985]

My wife of 15 yrs and her family are from Bangkok but her sister moved to Nan Provence, village Ban Patong maybe 30 yrs ago. We built a house on her property about 6 yrs ago. We still live in Alaska and only visit but are moving permanently in Nan in another year. We will vacation there one more time, hopefully Jan, Feb 2022. Then return to Alaska until we are ready, sell the house etc. We have been stalling visiting Thailand since Covid began.

[@eddies8174]

Great video Gary n love the sub title additions:)

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks as always my friend 🙏

[@user-bs4vb8vh6m]

I love Nan province 😍

[@theroamingcook]

It’s the best 👊

[@kazmanjou]

The road from Bo kluea to Nan is one of the most beautiful in Thailand🛵

[@theroamingcook]

It’s unbelievable isn’t it? I never get bored of it. Did you do it on a motorbike?

[@kazmanjou]

@@theroamingcook yes in motorbike, perfect weather, amazing scenery. I was so thrilled I came back And forth on the hill to enjoy the road again and again😃

[@theroamingcook]

Wow, that sounds amazing! I’d love to go back and do it on a 🏍 😎

[@tingtingnoy3133]

Love the kingdom of Nan

[@theroamingcook]

It’s amazing

[@boxcartwilly]

👍😎

[@Goncaaaam]

Added to in my Bucket list!

[@theroamingcook]

This has got to be high on the list 😃

[@Goncaaaam]

@@theroamingcook looking for flight tickets lol 😃

[@eddies8174]

You need to cover Ubon Ratchathani

[@theroamingcook]

I’d love to but airasia keep cancelling all my flights Eddie!

[@malihaaneeqa2343]

Not expecting to see a food vlog, expected more to see the natural beauty, the beauty of the mountains and the roads.

[@theroamingcook]

It’s a food channel 😂

[@SelfieStickAdventures]

What month was this filmed?

[@theroamingcook]

August I think

[@josiascrlopes]

I miss home...

[@theroamingcook]

Me too! How long since you've been back?

[@josiascrlopes]

@@theroamingcook I lived near Pua until June. I'm in France now. Hoping to be back in January...

[@MrNmengel]

Makween pepper. Did they name it after mark Weins?

[@theroamingcook]

Hahahahahahah, yeah maybe!

[@dawkinshodges4554]

We followed your suggestions to see the salt wells and then waited on lunch for the resort with a view. They don't serve lunch! Restaurant was closed. We said we saw it on KZbin and they smiled. Asked if we booked a room. 😒

[@theroamingcook]

Oh no, I’m so sorry! Was the coffee shop open? A few people have said they went to eat there so they must have just stopped serving!

[@anitamendoza19]

@@theroamingcook There was a party in the parking lot that day so maybe they were just too busy. Anyway we tried, had Khao Soi in Nan and found a great little restaurant called Little La Cuisine near your suggested restaurant which was perfect. We're in Nong Khai now.

[@knotsripol]

Funny, I’m Thai hut has never eaten kao Soi. I grew up mostly in the states. I live all my adult life in the U.S.

[@theroamingcook]

Do you ever come back to Thailand on vacation? Can you get good Thai food where you are in the states?

[@knotsripol]

@@theroamingcook I need to go back to visit. All this time I’ve only been back there once when I was 20. You get some decent Thai food here, but not any where as good as in Thailand.

[@ThaiCookingTV]

Hi G, nice clips Do U know Buddha monk is prohibited to harm any livings including fishing. If U travel there by yourself, I understand but if U have Thai companion, they should k ow better. Keep on doing good work bro

[@theroamingcook]

Hey Tommy! Thanks you brother, much appreciated 🙏 now you mention it, I do know that but i didn’t think about it when I put up the video. Do you think I should take it down? I don’t want to upset anyone!

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[@theroamingcook]

🙏❤️🇹🇭

[@nokcarpenter]

Duncan show me behind the scene of your clip , is that dog still alive ? LOL...

[@theroamingcook]

Hahahaha, just about! The tuk tuk driver with the squeaky brakes wasn’t so lucky 😂

[@thebakahime9255]

Is there a way of getting around without a car, cos I can't drive lol 😭

[@theroamingcook]

You would have to hire a driver unfortunately. Unless you are really fit and can ride a bicycle for miles 😅

[@thebakahime9255]

@@theroamingcook probably not THAT fit 😂😂. Are drivers really expensive? Sorry for all the questions btw! Really appreciate the response!

[@anitamendoza19]

Hey Gary, both you and Paddy Doyle inspired my husband and I as we planned our Retirement trip to Thailand. We did include Nan in our itinerary and enjoyed the province. We tried to go to the restaurant you recommended after the mountain drive, but they told us they didn't have lunch. We had Khao Soi in Nan city. Anyway; for your subscribers who are on a budget, we wanted to let everyone know of a nice little Air BNB. We stayed at Nan Evergreen Farm Stay. Our host, Gesnarin is personable and likes practicing English, so the stay was comfortable in that way too. He puts out a nice little breakfast each morning with great coffee. Let's help him recovery from the Covid downturn. Here are photos I took of his farm. Great, quiet, economical stay! kzbin.info_aopBbHydB0

[@theroamingcook]

Oh no that’s such a shame, I’m so sorry! Did you go to the coffee shop or was that not open?

[@wallopc3100]

I ve never been

[@theroamingcook]

It’s a very beautiful place. You should visit if you get the chance

[@abandonedsathornuniq]

The title of this video is wrong. "Things to do" and "Places for dining" are not the same.

[@theroamingcook]

How is eating not doing something?

[@abandonedsathornuniq]

@@theroamingcook Travel to Nan not worth it. Very easy to find these, or very similar dishes in BKK.

[@theroamingcook]

Ok thanks

[@varadi23]

θailand? .....it is pronounced tailand

[@theroamingcook]

You lost me completely but thanks!