The 5 star travel guide to Northern Thailand & beyond
I’m sure that Flight of the Gibbon needs no introduction – It is the longest, highest and fastest zipline in the world, and the best zipline in Chiang Mai! Many of you have heard about it and seen the posters but how many of you have tried it or even know why it exists?
Thailand is known for festivals – there seems to be a different festival every 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 standstill for a couple of days, so holidaymakers be warned; If you…
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…
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…
When you think ‘destination wedding‘ and ‘Thailand‘ what might jump to your mind is a white sandy beach, azure sea and palm trees decorated in fairy lights. Well, that setting might be better appreciated during your honeymoon: just imagine shaking sand off your wedding attire or the hot sun melting off your make up! Beach…
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…
Thailand boasts countless jungle hideaways and nature retreats to escape busy weekends in Bangkok and really relax in nature. As a long term expat in Thailand (the four year mark is coming up) I am always on the lookout to get out of town and visit the best hideaways, so when I heard about a…
If you are looking for the best of Chiang Mai then there is a new book for you! The first and only guide to finding 5 star luxury in Chiang Mai city. If you are looking for high tea in Chiang Mai, (or the best coffee in town), amazing food and affordable prices and a…