When you take a look at the majority of travel blogs, you get the idea that Thailand is a paradise. In many ways, this is true. However, I still believe there's a few major things to sort out before it can be really an authentic paradise. It is, like every other country in the world, plagued by … [Read more...]
The Cost of Living Like a Boss in Chiang Mai
After tomorrow we are leaving Chiang Mai and heading to the south of Thailand to explore some islands. We spent three and a half months in Chiang Mai and we are really going to miss this city. It's a great place to visit. Chiang Mai has a unique kind of buzz to it, oscillating between a busy city … [Read more...]
Pai – a Perfect Getaway in Northern Thailand
Once you are in Chiang Mai you will definitely hear a lot of rave reviews about Pai, a small town in the mountains near the Burmese border. The same happened to us. Everybody we met asked us: "Have you been to Pai already? No? You should go! It's amazing!". So we decided to arrange our getaway from … [Read more...]
Alyona’s Guide to Transportation in Chiang Mai
Transportation around Chiang Mai is quite easy. However, there are no public buses or trains as we know them. The main transport options in Chiang Mai are: Songtheaw Tuk-tuk Motorcycle Bicycle Car … [Read more...]
How to get to Doi Suthep and Bhubing Palace
Doi Suthep is a very famous and beautiful temple in Chiang Mai. Its actual name is Wat Phra That. The temple is nestled near the top of Doi Suthep (Mount Suthep), so all people just call the temple Doi Suthep. It's a place which you can't miss out on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8rBSSi6H00 … [Read more...]
