Chiang Mai, Thailand

Colorful fountain and laser light show at Chiang Mai Night Safari featuring vibrant water projections, rainbow lighting, and reflections on the lake at night

A Slow and Magical Evening at Chiang Mai Night Safari: The Perfect Night Out for Friends and Couples

Alex Tan May 22, 2026

The first time I went to the Chiang Mai Night

Panoramic view of rolling green and golden agricultural hills under a clear blue sky in rural Thailand.

Four Slow Days Hiking Through Chiang Mai: From Wat Pha Lat to Forest Trails Above the City in Northern Thailand

Alex Tan May 19, 2026

When I first started hiking in Thailand Chiang Mai, I

A wide shot of a traditional Northern Thai Buddhist temple complex under a clear, vibrant blue sky. To the left stands an ancient, weathered brick chedi (stupa) with a golden spire, while the main temple building features a multi-tiered, dark wooden roof with ornate gables and intricate silver-colored carvings on its facade. The foreground is bustling with parked motorbikes and colorful bougainvillea bushes in pink and white, while a few silver pickup trucks are parked on the dirt path to the side.

My Experience with Chiang Mai Weather: Living with the Seasons and How It Shapes Your Slow Travel Journey

Alex Tan May 15, 2026

When I first visited Northern Thailand, I assumed the chiang

This eye-level outdoor shot captures the historic Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai under a soft late-afternoon sky. To the left stands a white ornate temple building with intricate gold carvings and a tiered red-tiled roof. Dominating the center-right is the massive, weathered stone pagoda (chedi), showing its ancient brickwork and partially crumbled upper structure. Manicured green shrubs line a paved path in the foreground, while a dense, leafy green tree frames the right side of the frame against a backdrop of light blue sky scattered with wispy clouds.

Where to Stay in Chiang Mai: Finding Your Perfect Home Away from Home in 10 Days

Alex Tan May 12, 2026

When I first started taking longer trips to Northern Thailand,

A dynamic, close-up shot of two young boys engaged in a joyful water fight. The boy in the foreground is seen from behind, his black shirt soaked through as he raises a hand to shield himself. Facing him, another boy with a focused expression prepares to splash or dodge. Countless crystalline water droplets are frozen in mid-air, creating a glittering, chaotic texture that fills the frame. In the blurred background, other children sit and watch the play.

Songkran in Thai: Experiencing the Songkran Festival Together at a Slower Pace

Alex Tan May 8, 2026

When I first experienced the Songkran festival, my partner and

A wide shot of a peaceful Thai temple complex under a clear blue sky. In the center stands a large, weathered stone chedi (stupa) with a base featuring ornate elephant carvings and a gleaming gold spire. To the right is a traditional white temple building with a dark tiered roof, red accents, and gold trimmings. Lush green palm trees and manicured grass fill the foreground and midground, with a stone path leading through the courtyard.

Chiang Mai, Thailand: What to See Over 5–7 Days When You Slow Down

Alex Tan May 5, 2026

When I first visited Chiang Mai, Thailand, I rushed through