One of the most centrally located luxury hotels (sitting pretty in the heart of Nimmanhaemin Road) and with only 30 rooms, Akyra Manor is a favoured by city lovers looking to be in the midst of Chiang Mai.
A staycation at the Anantara Chiang Mai
A zen-style resort on the banks of the Ping river filled with countless little luxuries. Why leave Chiang Mai when you can enjoy a weekend staycation at the Anantara.
‘Luxurious Chiang Mai’ 奢华清迈 – released in China
Luxurious Chiang Mai has finally been released in Chinese! Available now on Amazon China and selected bookshops throughout the country. A big thanks to Zou and the translators for making this happen!
Camp Chiang Mai
‘Cold’ season is officially here, and evening temperatures are dropping into the cool teens, while daytime temperatures are enjoyable for a change. Not only is this the time to explore some of Chiang Mai’s amazing outdoor cafes, but it’s also a great time to camp!
The Best hotel in southeast Asia
Earlier this year Travel + Leisure readers voted for the best resort hotels in southeast Asia, and not one, but 5 hotels from Luxurious Chiang Mai made the top 10 list! That’s a pretty amazing feat and more evidence as to why Chiang Mai should be considered a luxury destination for discerning travellers. Amazingly most…
NUVI NOMAD: Vegan ‘leather’ made from Teak Leaves
In my yoga class I heard about another new and exciting project born in Chiang Mai; NUVI NOMAD and their beautifully handcrafted collection.
Makkha Health & Spa
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…
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…