Chiang Mai City Pillar Inthakin Festival
Many towns and cities in Thailand house what is known as the ‘city pillar’. These pillars were created when a new settlement was established and often …
Many towns and cities in Thailand house what is known as the ‘city pillar’. These pillars were created when a new settlement was established and often …
To the south of Chiang Mai’s walled Old Town lies the traditional silver-making district of the city. Centring on Wualai Road, this area is dotted …
Approximately a 45-minute drive from the city of Chiang Mai, the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden is a beautiful location for a day trip. Formerly known …
The name Villa Mahabhirom translates as ‘Villa of Great Pleasure’ and it’s a fitting description for this elegant luxury resort discretely …
Known as the the ‘Roof of Thailand’, Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in the kingdom. At 2,565 metres above sea level, the highest …
If you are visiting Chiang Mai and heading up to the mountain temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, you can also combine this with a trip to the nearby …
If you only visit one temple in Chiang Mai, then Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is the one to visit. And don’t just take my word for it; local people …
Chiang Mai is a city with so much to see and do. Whether it’s ancient temples, ethical elephant experiences or adrenaline-filled adventure, …
Located just to the east of Chiang Mai city, the village of Bo Sang (also written as Borsang) is famous for producing hand-made bamboo umbrellas and …
For a number of years, a Buddhist group have been organising a mass sky lantern release at the Lanna Dhutanka temple close to Mae Jo University in …
The warmth from the hot coals flushes my cheeks. The heady aroma of herbs fills my nostrils and the gentle lilt of Lanna music fills the air. My eyes …
65, 73, 98 . . . not the Thai lottery numbers, but the ages of an inspirational group of individuals; the samlor drivers of Chiang Mai. And 98 …
It’s not every day you get to walk an elephant through the forest. Or, maybe more accurately, an elephant gets to walk you through the forest. …
With its distinctive and stylish shimmering facade, Maiiam Contemporary Art Museum is an eye-catching addition to northern Thailand’s burgeoning …
The world’s largest elephant art exhibition has arrived back in its spiritual home of Chiang Mai. Designed by Thai and international artists, …
Wat Phra Singh is not only one of the most important temples in Chiang Mai, it’s also one of the most attractive. Located at the end of …
‘I don’t have to leave the mountain. The village provides me with everything I need. Life is good’, Khun Somboon tells me. The …
The alarm rings at 5.45am, but I don’t need it. I’m already awake. A restless night fretting about what I’ve let myself in for. The …