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 […]
There are attractions in Thailand that I would never want to see. These include so-called tiger kingdoms, where wild cats are drugged and forced to pose for photos with tourists, or places where elephants are trained to paint pictures or ride bicycles. I wouldn’t visit them because mass tourism is distasteful, but also because certain […]
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 […]