If you’re visiting Thailand for a two or three week holiday, spending around four days in Chiang Mai is a good introduction to the cultural capital of …
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Itinerary Ideas: Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son and Pai
With so much to see and do in Northern Thailand, you could spend weeks in this region and never get bored. There is something here for people of all …
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12 Michelin recommended restaurants to try in Chiang Mai
The Michelin food guides aren’t just about fine-dining. With a nod to Thailand’s famous street food, the Michelin Guide Thailand includes a number of …
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Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai
We’ve written before about the complex issue of elephants in Thailand and highlighted a number of ethical elephant facilities that tourists can visit. …
25 of the best things to see and do in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai was the former capital of the old Lanna kingdom which covered a large area of what is now north Thailand. And while that separate kingdom …
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9 must-try northern Thai dishes
Before it became part of Thailand, the north of Thailand was once home to the Lanna kingdom. And the Lanna heritage is still reflected in the …
Burm & Emily’s Elephant Sanctuary (BEES), Chiang Mai
The philosophy at Burm & Emily’s Elephant Sanctuary is a simple one; let elephants just be elephants. Located in the scenic Mae Chaem district of …
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Save Elephant Foundation
We’ve written before about the thorny issue of elephants in the tourism industry. In an ideal world all elephants would live freely, but it isn’t as …
Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary, Chiang Mai
The issue of elephants in tourism is an emotive and complex subject. And nobody knows that better than the people in Thailand who are devoting their …
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Cycling 1,400 miles across Thailand to help the elephants of Chiang Mai
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. And Bruce Haxton, founder of The Tuk Tuk Club, may agree after his epic 1,400 mile cycle ride across …
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On the road in North Thailand with Chris Schalkx
North Thailand is home to a number of different hill-tribe communities, each with their own heritage and traditions. Bangkok-based photographer and …
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Chiang Mai: Master Chef Turns Master Tour Guide
In this latest episode of our Master Chef Turns Master Tour Guide series, Chef Nawamin (aka Dr Boss) travels to Chiang Mai. Sometimes referred to as …
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Thai wisdom and wellness at Baan Rai Kong Khing, Chiang Mai
"We use food as medicine. When your heart is well, you are not stressed". This is the ethos of Baan Rai Kong Khing, a village in the Hang Dong …
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Adventures in North Thailand with The Tuk Tuk Club
If you’ve visited Thailand, there’s a good chance that at some point you’ve been in the back of a tuk-tuk. The iconic 3-wheelers are part of the …
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Celebrating the Yi Peng Lantern Festival in Northern Thailand
Celebrated in Chiang Mai and across North Thailand, the annual Yi Peng Lantern Festival is one of Thailand’s most charming events. During the time of …
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Kay Plunkett-Hogge selects 10 of her favourite restaurants in Thailand
Thai food expert Kay Plunkett-Hogge was born and brought up in Bangkok in the 1970s. Author of the excellent, Baan: Recipes and stories from my Thai …
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6 of the most romantic dining experiences in Thailand
It’s no secret that Thailand continues to be one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world. And with amazing scenery, charming hotels …
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Chiang Mai Flower Festival
If you’re planning a visit to Thailand in February, try to make time for one of Thailand’s most colourful events, the Chiang Mai Flower Festival. …
10 of the best locations to enjoy a traditional Thai massage
If you’ve never experienced a traditional Thai massage before, think of it as yoga for the mind and body. There are many health benefits to this …
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Enjoy northern Thai hospitality in Mae Kampong
Only an hour away from Chiang Mai city centre, the scenic mountain village of Baan Mae Kampong offers a refreshing break from city life. Mae Kampong …
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