Wat Phan Tao, Chiang Mai
In a city full of temples, diminutive Wat Phan Tao in the heart of Chiang Mai’s old town area still manages to stand out. Beautifully carved …
In a city full of temples, diminutive Wat Phan Tao in the heart of Chiang Mai’s old town area still manages to stand out. Beautifully carved …
For people living in the north of Thailand, the start of the hot season heralds the onset of the summer smog and haze. It’s an annual problem …
Opened in August 2014, Catmosphere cat cafe in Chiang Mai is home to more than a dozen cats (at least 17 at the time of writing) and a growing number …
The small town of Mae Jo, less than 30 minutes drive from the centre of Chiang Mai city, is the unlikely location for a mesmerising annual event. The …
Surfing giant waves? Easy. Crossing wobbly wooden bridges across waterfalls? Piece of cake. Fighting off dinosaurs? Walk in the park. Billed as the …
Visitors to Thailand should learn to expect the unexpected. In a country which has its own unique style and way of doing things, the random things you …
Regardless of how long I’ve spent living in Thailand or travelling around the country, I’ve found that this country always has the …
Bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘the elephant in the room’, the Elephant Parade House in Chiang Mai is a unique venue that I …
I’ve got a secret I need to confess. Last month I transgressed. It was just an afternoon fling, I promise. Am I ashamed? No. It was fantastic. …
Located on the banks of the Ping River, the Riverside Restaurant is one of Chiang Mai’s most famous dining venues with a good reputation amongst …
Thailand’s only state-owned elephant camp, the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre (TECC) was established in 1993 and currently cares for more …
The temple grounds at Wat Chedi Luang are home to a number of important buildings and Buddha images, but it is the ancient chedi or pagoda at the rear …
Yi Peng (also written as Yee Peng) is a festival unique to northern Thailand and closely linked with the ancient Lanna kingdom. Adapted from Brahmin …
The year 2006 was an auspicious one for Thailand. It marked the 60th anniversary of the succession to the throne by His Majesty King Bhumibol …
The picturesque temple of Wat Suan Dok is located just off Suthep Road in the western part of Chiang Mai city. If you are spending time in Chiang Mai …
When booking hotels and guest-houses in Chiang Mai, a number of first-time visitors automatically assume the accommodation will be in the central part …
The northern Thai city of Chiang Mai celebrates the annual Chiang Mai Flower Festival at the beginning of February. I’ve been fortunate enough …
The ancient ruins at Wiang Kum Kam make for an interesting and pleasant half-day trip from Chiang Mai. It was originally thought that Wiang Kum Kam …