Pha Bong Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Their heritage was truly admirable.

#2024wish Last month, I had the privilege of visiting the original Long Neck Village in Mae Hong Son, a profound experience witnessing the preservation of their rich culture and unique traditions. The community's commitment to maintaining their heritage was truly admirable. Exploring the distinctive lifestyle of the long-necked Karen women was both enlightening and humbling. The intricate neck rings worn by these women are not merely adornments but symbolic of their cultural identity. It's heartening to see such dedication to heritage in a rapidly changing world. I left the village with a deep appreciation for their resilience and a sense of pride in having glimpsed a world where tradition thrives. In 2024, I wish to visit Bario.

Life of a long-neck karen in Thailand..simple life with no identification and unable to move around freely. Tough living conditions but life goes on.