The Chiang Mai night market “walking streets” were some of our favorite pastimes during our visit to this northern Thailand city. Over the course of a month in Chiang Mai, we visited these night markets 3 or 4 times and always enjoyed ourselves. Continue reading Chiang Mai Night Markets

A cooking class in Chiang Mai is a must do for anyone traveling through the area and who loves Thai food (who doesn’t?) There are a myriad to choose from depending on what you are looking for. All in all, an amazing day, a great early mother’s day gift for my mom, and I can’t wait to try some of my Thai cooking skills back home! Continue reading Chiang Mai Cooking Class at Basil Cookery School

Is there such a thing as ethical elephant riding in Thailand? That was the question we grappled with as we … Continue reading Ethical Elephant Riding in Chiang Mai

We found a bunch of fun family activities in Chiang Mai. While known for temples and culture (not always high on the list for a family vacation), Chiang Mai actually has a lot to offer for family travelers. This is our list of fun kids activities in Chiang Mai. Continue reading Fun Kids Activities in Chiang Mai

Update February 2018: Sadly it looks like the Wat Suan Dok website is no longer functional. I’m not sure if … Continue reading Silent in Chiang Mai – Buddhist Meditation Retreat