Laura Gibbs's Blog, page 9

Chiang Mai in the past – a photo guide to the past of Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai has always been a cultural gem of a city, but in recent years the small sister city of Bangkok has been steadily flourishing into a cosmopolitan wonderland.��I have always loved visiting Chiang Mai, and in the six��years I’ve known the city so much has changed that I no longer recognise some areas. In…

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Old Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai has always been a cultural gem of a city, but in recent years the small sister city of Bangkok has been flourishing into a cosmopolitan wonderland. I have loved visiting Chiang Mai, and in the six years I’ve known the city, so much has changed.

In 2011 Nimmanhaemin Road only had a few cafes, shops and the roads were mostly traffic free, with only a few vehicles speeding down Suthep or Huay Kaew Road. However Chiang Mai has experienced rapid growth, as Bangkokians escaped the floods...

David’s Kitchen: Becoming the Best Restaurant in Thailand

For three years in a row, David���s Kitchen has been voted as the Best Restaurant in Thailand and The Best in Asia by Tripadvisor, and one of the best in Thailand by Thai Tatler Magazine. In a country that loves to eat, and with thousands of luxury hotels, restaurants, and well-known chains countrywide, how can…

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7 Reasons to Honeymoon in Thailand

  When most people imagine their honeymoon they dream of white sandy beaches, crystal blue water and a luxurious hotel, complete with five star luxury, bathtubs and a screen door opening straight onto a beach. A chic city break with culture, fine dining and sunset cocktails overlooking city skylines. Others search for adventure, a trip…

Mahabhirom’s luxury Thai villas by the mountain

When researching the second edition of Luxurious Chiang Mai I was invited for a weekend to experience the serenity of Chiang Mai���s newest 5 star luxury hotel – Villa Mahabhirom. For even the most discerning traveller, the Thai villa’s are��perfect. From the exterior white wall skirting the the windy Soi Umong, the entrance gave nothing…

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Mahabhirom’s Luxury Villas by the mountain

  When researching the second edition of Luxurious Chiang Mai I was invited for a weekend to experience the serenity of Chiang Mai���s newest 5 star luxury hotel – Villa Mahabhirom. For even the most discerning traveller, this place is perfect. From the exterior white wall skirting the the windy Soi Umong, the entrance gave…

When is the best time to visit Thailand?

Thailand is known as a great holiday destination (especially for honeymoons) but why? Is it the beautiful beaches, natural untouched jungles, welcoming people, unique handicrafts or the value for money you get vacation-ing here? Thailand does have all those options but perhaps the most important thing separating it from other South-East Asian countries is the…

Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

Possibly the most magnificent and grand hotel in Chiang Mai, if not in Thailand, the Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai hotel spans over 60 acres of rice paddies and manicured gardens, and offers one the most luxurious spas you could imagine! The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai is for than a hotel, its an ancient city filled…

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Dhara Dhevi Hotel

Possibly the most magnificent and grand hotel in Chiang Mai, if not in Thailand, the Dhara Dhevi Hotel spans over 60 acres of rice paddies and manicured gardens, and offers one the most luxurious spas you could imagine! The Dhara Dhevi is for than a hotel, its an ancient city filled with antiques to create…

Loy Kratong & Yee Ping

Thailand is known for festivals – they average a festival a month – but the two most well known festivals are Songkran (April) and Loy Kratong (November). These festivals are celebrated by everyone, and the country usually comes to a stand still for a couple of days….. Loy Kratong falls on a full moon every…