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February 5, 2018
Pa Sak Tong, a stunning 6-star resort in Chiang Rai
For between 295,000 – 415,000 Baht a night you can rent the 29 acre luxury Pa Sak Tong estate, with space for up to 18 guests. Chiang Rai is the quieter, less developed sister city of Chiang Mai, and offers less commercialism, more nature and a glimpse into real Thailand. Visitors who head north can…
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February 2, 2018
Books about Thailand – What to read before you arrive
Books about Thailand are essential reading before and after visits to the Kingdom. Have you read any of these? Thailand is a country to experience, rather than one to read about, with its present just as colourful as its past. From sights to smells, spice to the sun, Thailand likes to excite all the senses.…
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January 29, 2018
Siamaya: Chiang Mai chocolate from bean to bar
It’s not everyday that you get to visit a chocolate factory, especially one in Chiang Mai. But believe it or not, there is one steadily growing right next to Suan Dok temple. Siamaya is Chiang Mai’s latest business addition, and a welcome one to all chocolate lovers. They are a fast growing chocolate producer,…
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January 23, 2018
How to spend it (If you’re successful in Chiang Mai)
Forget living off of $300 a month in Chiang Mai and start thinking of the amazing lifestyle you get with $3,000…. or $10,000! The online persona of Chiang Mai has been presented as a digital nomad paradise, and for for what DN’s are looking for, it’s true – it is. Fast wifi, enough coffee shops…
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January 20, 2018
The Sanctum: a private hideaway where safety and luxury go hand in hand
At the edge of Doi Pui national park lies the Sanctum Chiangmai – elite properties focused on spectacular aesthetics, security and sustainable design. When one thinks of luxury, images of infinity pools and wall to ceiling glass with stunning natural views come to mind. A plush and private hideaway, and a space unburdened by noise,…
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January 16, 2018
18 Amazing Chiang Mai hotels for 2018
Chiang Mai hotels come in all shapes and sizes: from super cheap (80 Baht) private hostel rooms that feel like you are sleeping in a box to deluxe villas with private plunge pools overlooking rice fields (starting at 30,000 Baht per night). The hotels in Chiang Mai have something for everyone. Chiang Mai Hotels If…
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January 7, 2018
One night in Chiang Khong
Chiang Khong is a border crossing to Laos and a sleepy Thai town adjacent to an even more sleepy river. Many travellers don’t even stop in Chiang Khong as their destinations are on the other side of the Friendship Bridge; Huay Xai, the Mekong River and after a boat ride, the serene Luang Prabang. While…
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December 22, 2017
A staycation at the Anantara Chiang Mai
A zen-style resort on the banks of the Ping river filled with countless little luxuries. Why leave Chiang Mai when you can enjoy a weekend staycation at the Anantara. After spending a considerable amount of the last decade in aeroplanes and airports, taking off belts, shoes and being shouted at by grumpy security officers I…
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December 15, 2017
The Service 1921
The Service 1921 is a classy, colonial themed bar and restaurant on the grounds of the Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, and is the perfect place to be transported back to colonial times. Originally built in 1921 by the British government, this was the first location of the British consulate in Chiang Mai. It’s no longer the…
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December 9, 2017
Om Waters – A weekend of nature on a floating houseboat villa
Chiang Mai is full of secret spots surrounded with nature and Om Waters is one of the best ‘off the beaten track adventures’ to be found in the area. Ideal for retreats or private getaways with friends, Om Waters is a floating houseboat retreat center hidden away from the rest of the world in the…
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