A Day at an Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai
In recent years, Thailand has seen a steady growth in alternative forms of tourist attractions that are more in-line with the environment and natural habits of animals. Near Chiang Mai, there are a lot of elephant sanctuaries open to visitors. Their…
Experiencing an Authentic Chiang Mai Hill Tribe Tour and Homestay
Even after five years of living in Chiang Mai, this comparatively small Thai city and its surrounding countryside continue to amaze me. Take, for example, the two-day Chiang Mai hill tribe tour and homestay experience I happily crossed off my bucket list…
Where to Stay in Chiang Mai: Best Hotels, Hostels, & Resorts
We may be a bit biased, but everyone should spend at least a few days in Chiang Mai if they’re coming all the way to Thailand. Here’s an extensive list of the best resorts, hostels, guesthouses, and hotels in of all sorts of styles and budgets. We’ve included a map of…
10 Places to Escape to During Northern Thailand’s Burning Season
As the cool season gives away to Thailand’s burning season, travelers and expats alike are met with the same dilemma they face every year: where should one go to escape the yellow skies and smog-filled air that graces the entire upper half of Thailand? The bad...
Coffee in the Rice Fields at Ban Tai Lue Café
You can’t travel around Thailand and not get lost or go on a wild goose chase at least once. That’s what happened on my latest road trip around Nan. In the end, my friend and I managed to find what we were looking for: the oh-so-scenic spot known as Ban...