THE MOUNTAINS
Chiang Dao | Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai | Lampang | Pai | Sukhothai
Northern Thailand is best known for its scenic mountain views and cooler temperatures. People flock here to hike, bike, rock climb, raft, see elephants, and golf. It’s famous for the unique hill tribes that live in the mountainsides. It is also easy to access neighboring countries of Laos and Myanmar from this region.
Chiang Mai
- Not interested in going on a tour? Try these DIY Chiang Mai Day Trips instead
- Cheap eats at the Chiang Mai Street Stalls
- Reality check for the infamous Songkran water festival
- Explore the beautiful gardens of Mon Cham
- Why we can’t recommend living on $500 per month in Chiang Mai
Doi Inthanon
- Heavenly views of rolling mountains during our Day Trip to Doi Inthanon
- Support ethical tourism with No Riding at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- Enjoy a day with friends Bamboo Rafting along the Wang River
Chiang Dao
- Our memorable three-day Trip to Chiang Dao
- How to get from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao
- The ultimate question: Which one to stay at – Nest 1 and Nest 2?
Pai
- Things we did on our first Trip to Pai over a long weekend
- A travel guide to getting from Chiang Mai to Pai: motorbike, bus, plane
Chiang Rai
- Stand above the clouds and watch a spectacular sunrise at Phu Chi Fah
- Beautiful day trip to Doi Tung’s Mae Fah Luang Botanical Gardens & Tree Top Walk
- In need of a border run to extend your stay in Thailand? Go to Chiang Khong – Huay Xai
- Beautiful tea plantation in the Mountains of Mae Salong
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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 already looking...