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
THE LATEST ON NORTHERN THAILAND
Chiang Mai Budget Breakdown
Considering that we will have lived in Northern Thailand for 100 days tomorrow, we thought we would share the details of our Chiang Mai budget with those who want a similar life abroad. We live comfortably, but in no way has it been smooth sailing the entire time. We...
Exploring the Mae Sa Waterfalls
On the day before the departure of our guests we planned to experience Chiang Mai's famous Mae Sa Waterfalls. We had all been constantly talking about how nice the cool mist from the waterfalls would be since the weather was particularly hot during the days leading up...
Ziplining in Chiang Mai Thailand
Chiang Mai is surrounded by gorgeous mountains and tropical forests, which offers tons of outdoor activities to do while in town. We went on a full day's excursion through a travel company called Chiang Mai Adventure. First stop - Eagle Track Zipline! Below is a...
Doi Suthep Temple in Chiang Mai
Our friends from the USA made the long trek to visit us in Chiang Mai. We thought it would be a memorable experience to take them on a trip up the Doi Suthep mountain to the temple known as Wat Phra That Doi Suthep or Doi Suthep Temple. Climbing Doi Suthep By Way of...
Chiang Mai’s Inner City Park
Chiang Mai has a lovely little park located within the southwest corner of the city called Suan Buak Haad Public Park or Nong Buak Had City Park. It can be seen from the inner loop of the main road, and has a way of inviting in the casual passerby. A Place to Relax...
Our Townhouse View of Doi Suthep
Recently we moved into a new townhouse on the south side of Chiang Mai's city center with a partial view of Doi Suthep. Here are a few pictures of what we see when we step outside. Yes, a beautiful view of the Doi Suthep mountain was forfeited when we left the studio...