With its deep-rooted wellness traditions, Thailand is an ideal choice for a holiday where you prioritise your health and well-being. From the ancient …
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The Bush Camp Chiang Mai
Imagine waking up in the cool morning air in North Thailand. Sipping a coffee as mist drifts between the trees, birds begin their morning chorus, and …
Ride the rails in luxury on board The Blue Jasmine
For decades, the journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by overnight sleeper train has been a rite of passage for budget travellers and slow travel …
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16 of the best music festivals in Thailand
Thailand is already renowned for cultural festivals like Songkran and Loy Krathong, but is also extending its soft power and becoming established as a …
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Itinerary Ideas: Thailand for older travellers
Respect for the older generation is ingrained in Thai culture, and it’s one of the many reasons that make Thailand such a welcoming destination for …
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6 of the best hiking trails in and around Chiang Mai
The lush green mountains of Chiang Mai offer abundant hiking opportunities for nature lovers and adventure seekers. This region of Northern Thailand …
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Itinerary Ideas: Honeymoon in Thailand
You’ve celebrated your wedding day and now it’s time for an unforgettable honeymoon. With its diverse landscapes, incredible food, luxurious resorts, …
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A journey through time with the Chiang Mai samlors
If you think about the most iconic form of transport in Thailand, it’s probably the tuk-tuk that springs to mind. But before the tuk-tuk arrived …
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4 days in Chiang Mai: Itinerary for first-time visitors
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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