I thought that I had seen almost everything around Chiang Mai. So, when my birthday weekend came and I wanted to go for a trip, I had no idea where to go. Finally, my attention was drawn by two small towns in the north of Thailand – Lamphun and Lampang. The internet guides didn’t say […]
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to make you not to go to Kayan village. The people there live off tourism and when you go there, you support them. Below text is also my own opinion and is not meant to do harm to anyone. Go BUT respect the people and behave yourself. That’s all […]
Chiang Mai is probably the most visited city in Northern Thailand. Beautiful mountain landscapes, a diverse cultural history and the cooler climate are what makes the “Rose of the North” a great alternative to the picturesque beaches in the South. While the city offers many of the perks of a metropolis, it still manages to […]
People living in the north of Thailand are very religious, so it’s no surprise that there are many temples in Chiang Mai. Many tourists come here to get to know the local culture and religious traditions. During the year Chiang Mai celebrates a couple of Buddhist holidays and they are always a great way to […]
As a total movie buff, I never want to miss the next big, Hollywood blockbuster. Luckily, there are many English language screenings of the latest movies available in Thailand and even Thai movies often come with English subtitles. Prices for movie tickets range between 100-250 Baht ($2.50-$6.50), which makes going to the cinema in Chiang […]
Chiang Mai has always been popular with travellers. It attracts visitors with its old town, beautiful temples and Thai culture, which you can experience here in many ways. I have been living here for 2 years now and during the last year, I have discovered many wonderful things to do in Chiang Mai. I experienced […]
Yesterday we celebrated Makha Bucha Day, one of the most important Buddhist holidays. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the third lunar month of the Buddhist calendar. It commemorates the Buddha and his teachings. The spiritual aim of the day is not to commit any sins (therefore alcohol is forbidden on that […]
Oh, I am tired today! I had a hell of a weekend, which started with me and my Sis getting a little intoxicated on beer and some wine we found in one of the shops here in Nimman (one of the main streets). The Saturday morning was tough, I tell you that. However, that didn’t […]
Early February is the time when Chiang Mai blooms to life with all varieties of flowers. Every major street is decorated with damask roses (found only in Chiang Mai), dendrobium orchids, daoruang and chrysanthemums. The Flower Festival in Chiang Mai is really worth checking out. I have been to two Flower Festivals in Chiang Mai […]