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Meet the Locals : Interacting with Thai people on a cycling tour



If you ask our travelers what they liked best about their adventure with LocalRoutes, many will tell you about the incredible scenery, majestic temples or tasty cuisine... but those who really lived the experience will tell you “Local people!”.


At LocalRoutes, we believe that a cycling trip in Thailand is not just about riding through beautiful rice fields or sampling exotic dishes - it's about meeting a warm, smiling and sincere people. It's about real human contact, far removed from the usual tourist circuits.


Smiles around every corner😊

As you cycle along small country roads, you'll be amazed by how much the locals smile at you, greet you and encourage you. Cycling creates an immediate bond: it makes you accessible, brings you closer to them. You don't need to be fluent in Thai - at LocalRoutes, we'll even help you break the ice: a smile, a “sawasdee”, and the magic happens. Locals often appreciate the effort and are quick to respond with kindness, or even help you practice more.

If you want learn more about words or sentence to practice we have also this blog (....)


Guided, respectful immersion🙏🏻

Our local guides play an essential role. They explain the traditions, the gestures to adopt and the words that make people happy. Thanks to them, you enter local life with respect and kindness. Understanding theirs customs shows that you value the culture. At LocalRoutes we will often brief you, but being aware yourself helps create more meaningful exchanges.


Cycling, a real passport to authenticity🍚

The bicycle's gentle rhythm lets you take your time, observe and stop. You're not behind glass, but at the heart of local life. Whether it's a fresh coconut seller, a roadside noodle shop, or at a tiny market, every purchase is an opportunity for a smile, a conversation, and memories to be created. You might be invited into a family's home or asked to join a game with local kids. These are the moments that stick with you and they happen when you're open to the unknown.


At LocalRoutes, we build our tours with one goal in mind: to allow you to experience a warm, authentic and human region. The roads don't just lead to new places, they lead to people we've met ourselves before, stories and connections that stay with you long after the ride ends.






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