After an eventful Halloween night out Chris and I woke up with some self-inflicted headaches. We had a choice to either stay at home and be lazy, or do something productive. So, we decided to make another day trip from Chiang Mai and visit the San Kamphaeng Hot Springs (because what could be better for […]
One of the best things you can do in Chiang Mai is renting a scooter. This gives you the freedom to explore the city and go to places, where the organised tours normally don’t go. Once you feel a little bit more confident with the hectic traffic and with your own vehicle you might want to […]
Chiang Dao in Northern Thailand is my favourite spot around Chiang Mai. I have been there a couple of times, just to chill out. The area has some good trekking routes, beautiful views on the mountains and nice places to chill out, but the most popular attraction in Chiang Dao are the Chiang Dao Caves. […]
Chiang Mai as a city offers mostly markets and temples, so if you come here and plan to stay for more than just a few days you will need some ideas for the things to see and do. There are a lot of options for day trips around Chiang Mai to keep you busy. Most excursions […]
Chiang Mai is surrounded by places, where nature works its miracles. There are beautiful mountains with breathtaking views, gardens full of exotic flowers, and waterfalls… lots and lots of waterfalls. Maybe not so impressive, but definitely very interesting, are the Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls. They are not very popular among tourists, as they are pretty […]
I spent my Valentine’s Day waking up in a bed that clearly wasn’t mine. Don’t get your hopes up! I woke up in a small bungalow, in Chiang Dao, 2 hours drive from Chiang Mai, and next to me, sound asleep was… my sister. I didn’t spend my Valentine’s Day in a romantic set up, […]
I bought a new scooter. The previous one was slowly falling apart. My new toy is black and shiny, and it drives like a dream. Every time I start the engine it amazes me how wonderful it sounds – a pure bliss to my ears, after my last, coughing, old Honda Click. Now I am […]