Doi Tung: Mae Fah Luang Garden & Tree Top Walk

Doi Tung: Mae Fah Luang Garden & Tree Top Walk

During our recent road trip around Chiang Rai province, one of our favorite stops was the Doi Tung Mae Fah Luang Garden. It’s one of the most popular attractions in the region, so we couldn’t pass it up while we were in town. We also tried out the Doi Tung...
Phu Chi Fah: Catching the Sunrise in a Sea of Mist

Phu Chi Fah: Catching the Sunrise in a Sea of Mist

There’s a hidden gem in Northern Thailand, right on the border of Laos, that’s home to one of the most beautiful sunrises you’ll ever see. It’s called Phu Chi Fah (ภูชี้ฟ้า) and although it’s well-known among Thais visiting Chiang Rai,...
DIY Chiang Mai Day Trips

DIY Chiang Mai Day Trips

Chiang Mai’s pleasantly cool season is about to be taken over by a hot, hazy seasonal mess. So, before the smoky season makes itself present, we’ve thrown together a list of our favorite Chiang Mai day trips you do in the next few weeks. They are fun...
Chiang Mai Getaway: Day Trip to Mon Cham

Chiang Mai Getaway: Day Trip to Mon Cham

Our recent day trip to Mon Cham was spectacularly picturesque. Everything – from the scenic mountainside drive to the visually stunning overlook and colorful rows of flowers at our final destination – was gorgeous. It’s no wonder why it’s so...
Northern Thai Food: 5 Must Try Dishes in Chiang Mai

Northern Thai Food: 5 Must Try Dishes in Chiang Mai

We won’t pretend we’re experts on Northern Thai food, but there are several dishes that we find ourselves gravitating to in Chiang Mai that are distinctly ‘Lanna’ flavored and a far cry from the ubiquitous pad Thai. If you’re looking for...
Hiking the Monk’s Trail Up Doi Suthep

Hiking the Monk’s Trail Up Doi Suthep

Sometimes Chris and I travel to new places in Thailand and forget about the things we can do right in our backyard in Chiang Mai. This past weekend I finally crossed something I’d meant to do ages ago: hiking the monk’s trail up Doi Suthep and I’m...