We’ve entered the seasons of Virgos, Libras, and Scorpios. The times when school doors are open, summer frolicking turns to autumnal leaf peeping, months for those who are already yearning for next summer and those who welcome the arrival of the onslaught of pumpkin spice everything. Our calendars have landed in the fourth quarter of the year.  Ready or not, here we are. How are you handling it all?

 

Khao Yai is the sort of place that makes a short trip feel bigger than it looks on a map. Drive out of Bangkok, switch from city traffic to mountain roads, and in a couple of hours you'll experience a dramatic change from the drab city buildings to natural forests, meadows, vineyards, and lush farms. A weekend in Khao Yai will show you Thailand in a different light because nature is not confined to one area here, but closely related to farming, food, tourism, and local business.