Archive for » January 1st, 2013«

Ringing in the New Year Thai style

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]

In search of an apartment during high season in Chiang Mai

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]

8 tips for renting a scooter in Thailand

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]