One of the best parts about this week long tournament actually came at the end of the week, when the head coach, who I call Queen B, joined us. She wasn’t able to leave the school for the whole week, which is why I got to go. I also think she wanted to show me off a little as the “farang coach.” She’s very proud that I joined the coaching staff during my time teaching at Bunyawat. One of the men’s coaches, who was a volunteer, wasn’t a teacher at the school so he was with me the whole week too.
By the time Kru B arrived back in Nan, the girl’s had already been eliminated from the tournament. We didn’t make it as far as we were hoping too, but the girls still played their hardest. The boys ended up losing the next day, but it didn’t matter to us. Kru B spoiled us either way by taking us on adventures.
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Farrah
I need to go back to Thailand someday! I went there when I was 15 and my parents aren’t super into hiking/camping, so it’d be awesome to get to go back and do that + check the national park out! <3
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
That’s a long time. I’m sure Thailand has changed a lot since you were 15. You’ll get a whole different experience when you go as an adult. The national parks are incredible from north to south Thailand.
Emma
I’ve never heard of Nan either, but I kinda want to go now on my next trip. I love Thailand and need to find new places to visit so that I don’t spend more time in Bangkok than I need to. This looks like a good place to do just that.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Thailand is an amazing country with so many hidden gems (like many countries). Nan was one of those places. I hope one day, you will be able to get back and explore!
Rosh
Never heard of Nan but the rice fields look stunning
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
The rice fields in Thailand are incredible! Nan was truly special!
Kristen
Great post! Definitely want to check out Thailand someday!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Thank you! I hope you get to visit one day. Thailand is amazing!
josypheen
This is all seriously gorgeous! What an amazing school trip. It’s great that you all managed to see some sights as well as the sports! 😀
I love the look of Srinan National Park – do you think you’d go back and explore this area more, even without the volleyball?
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
I surely was blessed! Nan was always on my list of places I wanted to see while living in Lampang, but I wouldn’t have done half of these things. I wish I could have spent more time on Srinan NP!
Kim
I’ve never heard of this place in Thailand, looks gorgeous!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
It was stunning! One of my favorite places I went
ariellekurtze
Great post! Thailand is definitely on our bucket list. Thanks for sharing!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Thailand is really a great country! I hope you get to visit one day!
Susan
How have I never heard of Nan before?! Thanks for sharing. So cool that you got to enjoy this as part of a school trip!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Most people haven’t. It’s a small city in a small province in the north. Even locals I met had never been. I sure was lucky!
Patti
Looks like you had such a fun trip! I’ve always wanted to visit Thailand but still haven’t made it out there yet.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
I really did! An experience and a trip whose memories will last me a life time! I hope you’ll get the chance to visit Thailand one day! It’s such a beautiful country!!!
Francesca
I feel like next time I visit Thailand I should go to some more off the beaten track places like Nan. Pua looks like a super cute place to explore.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
It’s so hard when traveling to hit everything. Off the beaten path places seem to move down on lists as to not miss the main attractions. Pua was beyond my expectations and such a neat experience.