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bamboo rafting in chiang mai
Asia, Outside India, Thailand, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Chiang Mai things to do and what to avoid

Known as the “Rose of the North”, Chiang Mai is filled with fun things to do (and things to avoid). […]

February 18, 2019 By maverickbird
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

Doi Inthanon National Park, a relaxing nature trip from Chiang Mai

Doi Inthanon national park is a popular Chiang Mai day trip and is usually combined with a few waterfalls and […]

February 16, 2019
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

The best of the Chiang Mai temples

Quaint, laid back and an absolute delight, Chiang Mai is steeped in rituals of Buddhism and temples. There are more […]

February 15, 2019
A little girl from the thai hill tribes applying make-up
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

Is there a responsible ethnic way to visit the Thai hill tribes?

Recently I was bullied online on a social media travel group for enjoying an elephant ride with my two-year-old child. […]

February 13, 2019
Asia, Outside India, Thailand, Travel Extras

Why I love Chiang Mai in Thailand?

Lush, culturally rich Chiang Mai lies in the northern part of Thailand and is fondly called “Rose of the North”. […]

February 8, 2019
#Thailand #Thailandtourism #Chiangmai
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

Chiang Mai Memories

I have visited Chiang Mai couple of times and always had a ball. After the unpleasant Golden Triangle trip, I […]

June 26, 2014
#Thailand #Thailandtourism #Chiangmai
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

White temple and long necks

This week as I zipped around our capital city like a superwoman, Chiang Mai lazy days came rushing back to […]

June 23, 2014
#Thailand #Thailandtourism #Chiangmai
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

Rose of the North..Chiang Mai

Lush, culturally rich Chiang Mai lies in the northern part of Thailand and is fondly called “Rose of the North”. […]

June 11, 2014

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