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October 19, 2017
Vegetarian Festival Chiang Mai – 20 -28th October
Thailand’s yearly Vegetarian Festival has its roots in a nine day Taoist celebration called the Nine Emperor Gods Festival and is now incorporated into Thai Buddhist practices. It starts on the eve of the 9th lunar month in the Chinese calendar and this year begins on Friday 20th October 2017 continuing through to Saturday 28th…
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October 17, 2017
A week of Vegetarian – 7 days of vegetarian food in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a vegetarian’s heaven! Finding quality vegetarian and vegan food throughout most of Thailand can be tricky, but Chiang Mai is the exception. The city is well served with some of the most flavoursome, nutritious and exciting food for vegetarians and vegans (thanks to all the Buddhist temples and monks in the city).…
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October 15, 2017
The Best hotel in southeast Asia
Earlier this year Travel + Leisure readers voted for the best resort hotels in southeast Asia, and not one, but 5 hotels from Luxurious Chiang Mai made the top 10 list! That’s a pretty amazing feat and more evidence as to why Chiang Mai should be considered a luxury destination for discerning travellers. Amazingly most…
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October 12, 2017
First time in Thailand? Experience the culture of Thailand with these 5 tips
Thailand wins top place on every budding traveller’s bucket list. With such a diverse range of things to see and do, from mountains to beaches, the metropolis of Bangkok and remote hill tribes, it’s understandable why tourists from all over the world flock to this country in their masses year in, year out. If you’re…
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October 3, 2017
Experimental Dining at Cuisine De Garden
There’s no question that Chiang Mai is a town of foodies. If you look at the number of restaurants, posts on facebook, evening activities, and media topics, the best food spots are always in hot contestation among locals. Among the highly rated restaurants in Chiang Mai is Cuisine de Garden, so on a Saturday night…
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September 29, 2017
Luxurious Hot Air Ballooning in Chiang Mai
If you are looking for a relaxing adventure whilst on holiday, or the perfect special treat for yourself and a loved one, then spending the morning floating above the clouds followed by an afternoon being pampered is the perfect Chiang Mai activity. So it’s great news that luxury spa Fah Lanna Spa and Balloon Adventure…
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September 26, 2017
NUVI NOMAD: Vegan ‘leather’ made from Teak Leaves
In my yoga class I heard about another new and exciting project born in Chiang Mai; NUVI NOMAD and their beautifully handcrafted collection. NUVI NOMAD’s environmentally sustainable, fair trade and cruelty-free bags and accessories are made for the sophisticated ethical fashionista, traveller and yoga lover with a passion for a holistic lifestyle. The company’s cornerstone…
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September 18, 2017
Le Crystal
Le Crystal – One of Chiang Mai���s lesser known fine dining restaurants and repeated winner of Best French restaurant in Thai Tatler���s Best Restaurant awards. An understated and refined location serving up fine French cuisine in a gorgeous teak glasshouse, Le Crystal could be one of Chiang Mai���s best kept secrets. When researching the…
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September 16, 2017
Makkha Health & Spa
On a rainy afternoon in September, I went to visit Makkha Health & Spa, tucked neatly into a small soi in the old city, and a stone’s throw from the Ratchamanka Hotel. Despite Makkha being one of the top ranking spa���s on Tripadvisor I hadn���t come across it during my book��research, and it was only…
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September 14, 2017
Meditate in Chiang Mai with Pause
Pause – Guided Meditation for Peace and Happiness Have you ever thought about learning how meditate? Thinking of visiting Chiang Mai to meditate? Or have you tried a meditation retreat in Chiang Mai and are ready to take your daily practice home with you.�� As part of Luxury Chiang Mai���s new ���Made in Chiang Mai���…
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