Massages, custom-tailored suits, night markets, elephant camps, temple sightseeing and Thai cooking classes sums up the itinerary of most visitors when they come to Chiang Mai, and I must admit that we were no exception. … [Read more]
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Monday, January 14th, 2013 / christina
Category: South-east Asia, Thailand
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Monday, January 14th, 2013 / christina
I don’t know where we went wrong, but we have been banned for life from using Adsense ads! As you know, last month we initiated an experiment with advertising on this site to see if it was possible to earn income from a travel blog. … [Read more]
Category: South-east Asia, Thailand
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Monday, January 14th, 2013 / christina
Chiang Mai is home to over 300 Buddhist temples designed in a mixture of architectural styles that reflect the varied heritage of Northern Thailand. Each temple is extravagently decorated with intricate woodcarvings, serpent staircases, gold trim, glass and mirror mosaic, elephants, gilded umbrellas, and buddhas in all shapes, sizes and materials. … [Read more]
Category: South-east Asia, Thailand
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Tuesday, January 01st, 2013 / christina
The countdown began a week ago when Thapae Gate was transformed into a temporary night market offering up food for every palate, and a large variety of stalls selling everything from clothing to key chains. … [Read more]
Category: Thailand
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Tuesday, January 01st, 2013 / christina
Thailand is a land of beautiful beaches, tropical forests, magnificent temples, and gentle people. It is also the land of cheap living. Even now, after a decade of explosive growth in the tourism industry, Thailand is still a bargain for foreigners. … [Read more]
Category: Thailand
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Tuesday, January 01st, 2013 / christina
After exhausting all the apartment rental options within the city center, it was time to take our search further afield and to do that we needed some wheels. Like most Asian cities, scooters are more common than cars here in Chiang Mai, and it’s no surprise when you consider how cheap they are. … [Read more]
Category: Thailand
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