Tag Archives: Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Flower Market, Thailand.

Wandering the streets in and around a bustling night bazzar in Chiang Mai, we happened upon a flower market. The riot of blooms bewitched us, rainbow-hued and fragrant. The orchids seemed unreal, delicate and exquisite. We chatted with a vendor who … Continue reading

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: Mountain Top Temple above Chiang Mai

                Situated in Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is a tourist’s dream where the old and new blend charmingly. The center of town, the ancient city, is rimmed by the remnants of stone ramparts … Continue reading

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Travel in Thailand: Sleeper berths to bus seats; taking the slow way.

              After lazing Christmas away on a beach it was time for a change of scenery and for us to head North to Chiang Mai. Well, we made it, barely. Like the rest of … Continue reading

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Chiang Mai: Thai Cooking Class with Baan Thai

          Some fellow travelers had mentioned how much they enjoyed the Thai coking class they attended in Chiang Mai, so we planned on doing the same. We chose Baan Thai (http://www.cookinthai.com/) and our Airbnb hostess, Ketsuda, called … Continue reading

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