PART TEN: About Pai- The Backpackers' Haven

It's no wonder why the much-trusted travel book Lonely Planet says that Pai is a backpackers' haven.

Romantic, Relaxed and Charming.

Pai has an irresistable charm that makes backpack travellers slow down their pace. Pai is almost like a fairytale land come alive, where people are always smiling, stopping to catch up with one another and "farangs" and natives living harmoniously together.

In fact, you can be walking along the streets on your own one second, and sitting with complete strangers who are just chilling out by the roadside, for a good one-hour chat, the very next second. This is one of the unique charms in Pai. The little place is like a crossroad junction where travellers from different continents of the world meet and befriend one another. It's no wonder, they have T-shirt with the word, 0 kmPai- meaning everything begins in Pai. Pai is especially nice for couples on honeymoon, or big groups of friends who just want to chill out at pubs filled with like-minded travellers. For the foodies and pubbers, you'll never go hungry or thirsty in Pai. There are loads of restaurants and roadside stalls to whet your taste buds.