Dedicated guides and in-depth articles on the history, culture, and attractions of Northern Thailand’s spiritual heart.
The Lanna Kingdom city of Chiang Mai, often referred to as the “Rose of the North,” is known for its Buddhistt temples, cooler climate and profound cultural heritage. But for three days at the close of the cool season, the…
Defining Thai cuisine is difficult due to its sheer variety. From the simple noodle or chicken rice restaurants to the Thai street food hawker stalls. From Five-Star Fried Chicken, to Pad Thai noodles, or Roti with Bananas and cream. While…
For the discerning traveller, understanding a destination often means delving into its foodways. If you’re craving a more authentic understanding of Northern Thai food, this post is for you. Northern Thai food stands as one of the four distinct regional…
Ban Chiang in the hot and humid Northeast Thailand is as far away as you can be from the popular beaches of southern Thailand or the megacity of Bangkok. For the history-loving tourist, though, Ban Chiang archaeological site offers a…
The Ayutthaya Kingdom once rivalled the grandest cities of Europe. It was an era that saw waterways teeming with Chinese junks and galleons bearing merchants from Portugal. Europeans who visited would marvel at the Ayutthaya Kingdom’s palaces and countless temples.…
Wat Phra Lat Hike Monks Trail winds ever upwards into the wooded hills of Chiang Mai. The temple is a sanctuary where the sound of cascading waterfalls mixes with the gentle chants of Buddhist monks — a place where time…
Doi Nang Non is a sacred mountain. While the mountain was brought to the attention of the world due to the dramatic cave rescue of 2018, locals of the Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai province have steeped the Doi…
Night market Chiang Mai, Wua Lai Walking Street or the Sunday Walking Street? Which should you choose if you’re visiting Chiang Mai for a few days only? With such fine choices, you’ll never go short of things to do or…
Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai is a sacred mountain for the people of Lanna. The peak of the mountain, adorned with the golden spires of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, dominates the skyline of the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai. For…
Picture this: a long stretch of once neglected natural canal snaking through the heart of the Lanna capital of Chiang Mai, lovingly restored and now a tourist hotspot. Welcome to the Mae Kha Canal, a waterway flowing from Suthep National…