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The LocalRoutes' Blog
We love being out there on roads and trails, either with our customers or on our own, scouting the next adventure just for you! In between, we try and keep you updated on some of our most exciting news or just provide you with traveling tips, places to discover, etc.


Why Explore Bangladesh by Bike with LocalRoutes?
If you're looking for an authentic adventure far from the crowds and typical tourist routes, cycling through Bangladesh might just be your next unforgettable journey. Few travelers consider this destination for a bike trip...and yet, it offers one of the most enriching and offbeat experiences in South Asia. With LocalRoutes, you'll enjoy a flexible and meaningful immersion into this hidden gem. Cycling Tour Off the Beaten Path🚴‍♂️ Bangladesh is a surprising country, filled
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Cycling in Thailand: Which Season is Best?
Many travelers wonder what is the best time to explore Thailand by bike. In reality, every season comes with its own advantages… as well as its challenges. With a bit of preparation and the right advice, each time of the year can offer a unique and rewarding experience, shaped by the diversity of the landscapes and the country’s rich culture.
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Thailand, The Way We See It
We all have a different vision of Thailand, with small little things illustrating the Land of Smiles. Here are some of ours.
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Overtourism in Thailand: Understanding Its Impacts and Finding Balance
At first glance, overtourism may seem beneficial, as it generates revenue and jobs. However, this rapid and concentrated growth often creates imbalances: prices rise for local residents, the cost of living becomes higher, and certain local economic activities shift to serve tourists rather than the community. In the long run, this weakens the local economy and can make destinations less viable for those who live there.
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Phrae, Uthai Thani, Ban Krut… What if we rode "outside the box"?
There’s something magnetic about places that aren’t on every itinerary. Towns where time feels a little slower, smiles are genuine, and life unfolds in quiet, meaningful scenes. Whether you arrive on two wheels or not, these lesser-known Thai towns are steeped in authenticity, local flavor, and the kind of charm that lingers long after the trip is over.
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How to Plan a Thailand Cycling Itinerary and Why Local Knowledge Matters
the South’s magic doesn’t end at its coastline. Crossing from the Andaman Sea to the Gulf of Thailand takes you through one of the country’s natural jewels, Khao Sok National Park for a complete change of scenery. Here, the seascapes give way to rainforest-covered mountains and dramatic limestone cliffs. It’s the perfect place to swap your bike for a boat trip on Cheow Lan Lake or an early-morning jungle hike. These are the moments when the journey slows and you can listen to
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Hidden Thailand: Unique Places That Tell a Different Story
What if traveling was simply about slowing down? Some days, you're not looking for grand temples or postcard-perfect islands. Just a quiet moment, a hidden place. A café tucked at the end of a small alley. A bookstore with no sign. A workshop where hands shape the red earth.
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Two Days in a Hidden Village Near Sukhothai: A Cycling Escape Off the Beaten Path
Near Sukhothai sits a nameless village, a deeply authentic cultural immersion for cyclists. Reachable only by bike along quiet backroads, this community offers something no resort or tour package can manufacture: the profound, quiet feeling of being somewhere time itself paused. This is a piece of honest, responsible travel, shared carefully. There are places in Thailand that seem untouched by time. The roads are still passable, traditions are still practiced, and souls remai
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