A Khantoke Dinner and Entertainment
My wife and I went to Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2007 to go see the “real Thailand.” During the course of our trip to Chiang Mai, we had a chance to see a Thai cultural show over a traditional Khantoke...
View ArticleOrchid in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Kind of bored today, with not too much to say about this particular picture. I will just say it is another stunning example of one of the many species of orchid that can be found in Southeast Asia;-)
View ArticleChiang Mai’s Tiger Kingdom: No Drugs for Tigers
I love cats of all shapes and sizes, so when I learned that Chiang Mai was home to one of Thailand’s infamous “tiger farms,” I had basically but no choice to include it in my itinerary for today. There...
View ArticleChiang Mai Thailand: From Elephants & Festivals to Food & Local Culture
Thailand isn’t all about beaches and Bangkok. Be sure to check out Chiang Mai in the north. Below are some interesting food trends, local culture and tips on travel to Thailand’s north including...
View ArticleThailand’s Chiang Mai, Where Traditional Culture Meets Au Moderne
From the Old City to the New City; from the wilderness to adventure tourism; from the local flavor to the bohemian vibe, Chiang Mai is where traditional culture meets modern society. It’s impossible to...
View ArticleHead to Chiang Mai Thailand for 5 Off-the-Beaten Path Experiences
Chiang Mai isn’t exactly known for being the poster destination for responsible tourism, a land known for elephant rides and tiger temples — not the most ethical experiences to have when traveling. On...
View ArticleOff-the-Beaten Path in Thailand’s Chiang Rai
Truth be told, I’ve spent a lot of time in northern Thailand, so I wasn’t paying much attention to it as my plane descended toward Chiang Rai on my recent trip. As the earth began ..... The post...
View ArticleHow to Spend Your Time in Chiang Mai
The phrase “Chiang Mai is the new Bangkok” may soon have literal implications. Fears of sea level rise have motivated scores of Bangkokians to buy property in the hub of Thailand’s north, although that...
View ArticleHow to Explore Chiang Mai
The phrase “Chiang Mai is the new Bangkok” may soon have literal implications. Fears of sea level rise have motivated scores of Bangkokians to buy property in the hub of Thailand’s north, although...
View ArticleMaking Choices: Thailand vs Vietnam
I get emails from many readers asking about the question of Thailand vs Vietnam. They’d like to visit both countries, they say, but at the moment only have time for one. If, as you plan ..... The post...
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