Many overseas travellers planning a trip to North Thailand may only be familiar with Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. While they are both fabulous …
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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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15 of the best things to see and do in Nan
A province rich in history and blessed with spectacular scenery, Nan is one of the most rewarding destinations to visit in North Thailand. And yet, …
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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 …
Mahouts Elephant Foundation: Creating a better world for Asian elephants
It was back in 2008 when the Blaine family from the UK travelled to Thailand on a trip that would have life-changing consequences. Sarah and Felix …
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17 of the best things to see and do in Mae Hong Son
The spectacular natural beauty of Mae Hong Son draws discerning travellers to this mountainous corner of north Thailand. The serenity of the …
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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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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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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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25 of the most unusual and amazing temples in Thailand
Seen one temple, seen them all, right? With an estimated 34,000 Buddhist temples in Thailand, and lots of them similar in appearance, some tourists …
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Travel off the beaten track and experience ‘Unseen Thailand’
One of the many wonderful things about Thailand is the diversity of destinations. If you want to experience another side to Thailand beyond the travel …
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The Precious Gems of Mae Hong Son
Circled by rugged mountains in Thailand’s far-flung north-west, Mae Hong Son is one of the country's most intriguing destinations. This picturesque …
