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Chandra Residence – a delightful artist’s hideaway

Luxury hotels are all well and good, but they are not the best way to explore a cultural city like Chiang Mai. To really experience the hidden beauty of the ancient Lanna kingdom, spend a few nights at Chandra Residence instead. Chiang Mai is a beautiful city, but it is also busy and hectic, with…

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The Sukhothai Bangkok

Remodelled after the ancient Kingdom of Sukhothai, one of the former capitals of Siam, The Sukhothai Hotel is one of Bangkok’s finest offerings. Driving along South Sathorn Road, the hotel is unassuming, but inside the simple and elegant entrance a miniature kingdom awaits. If you are looking to explore Bangkok without getting swept up into…

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U Nimman = Ur Nimman hotel in the heart of the city

U Nimman is one of Chiang Mai’s latest luxury openings, being just over a year old. Everyone has passed the giant 147 roomed luxury hotel, but have you ever wondered what was inside??? U Nimman is a 5-star hotel at the Rincome intersection (Huay Kaew and Nimmanhaemin road intersection) and adjacent to Maya Shopping Mall.…

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Eat @ Rincome Restaurant

Eat @ Rincome Restaurant at U Nimman hotel offers an outstanding Asian dinner buffet every Thursday to Sunday, at the intersection of Nimmanhaemin and Huay Kaew Road. With dining options on Nimmanhaemin Road surprisingly slim, the Eat @ Rincome Asian Buffet Dinner comes to the rescue for those looking for an array of Thai, Chinese…

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Dear Luxury Hotels of Thailand, I have some ideas for you…..

In the last two years, I have stayed in some of the most stunning and sought-after hotels and resorts in Thailand, ranging from small boutique properties with private beaches to large luxury chain hotels complete with resident elephants. What have I found at each property? Impeccable rooms incorporating Thai and Lanna design, properties attempting to…

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Beautiful waterfalls near Chiang Mai you need to visit!

Chiang Mai has dozens of hidden waterfalls, big and small, beautiful and sticky(?)!What better way to cool off in the northern Thai sun than by getting misted by a drizzling waterfall? With so many natural waterfalls to choose from in the surrounding area of Chiang Mai, you don’t have to head to all the way…

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Best Rooftop Pools in Bangkok

Bangkok is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations and Southeast Asia’s most visited cities. If you come to Southeast Asia, you start in Bangkok! However, Bangkok is not the most aesthetic of cities, with the city being a mixture of skyscrapers and traffic jams, with the occasional tree or temple to brighten up…

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Black Ivory Coffee – Made in Thailand

Refined by elephants, Black Ivory Coffee is the world’s most expensive coffee, and the most unique flavour you’ll have ever tasted. Being a coffee-fanatic, ever since I read about Black Ivory Coffee, I’ve been wanting to try it. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy to find, even though it is produced in Thailand. In 2017 only…

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Anantara Golden Triangle: a three-country view complete with elephants

Balconies overlooking lush grasslands scattered with elephants. A backdrop of Laos and Myanmar in the background. A luxurious day spa and incredible views from your breakfast table. Welcome to the Anantara’s Golden Triangle offering. An hour northeast from Chiang Rai, the Anantara resort might seem remote for Thai standards, but in fact, it’s a pleasurable…

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Ginger Farm Kitchen – from Farm to Nimman One

Ginger Farm Kitchen is a new branch of the loved restaurant/farm group Ginger. Starting with The House in the old city, and later expanding to open their farm to visitors (a great place for families), Ginger Farm Kitchen is the latest offering, sitting right on Nimmanhaemin Road, right in the heart of Nimman One.  Unlike…

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