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Chiang Mai, Thailand – Wat Phan Tao in Old City

Chiang Mai, Thailand – Wat Phan Tao in Old City

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If I was to ask you, where would you find a field of tulips in bloom? You will probably say, Holland. Would you believe me if I said that you can find it in Thailand? From browsing Flickr photos on my Lenovo laptop, I chanced upon this particular shot...

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Published 10 months ago · 981 views
Chiang Mai, Thailand – Vieng Joom On Teahouse, Possibly the World’s Pinkest Café

Chiang Mai, Thailand – Vieng Joom On Teahouse, Possibly the World’s Pinkest Café

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Ladies and gentlemen, today you are going to see the pinkest eatery in Chiang Mai, and quite possibly the world. The Vieng Joom On Teahouse, or simply VJO, occupies a striking pink building on the eastern bank of Ping River. Under this gorgeous setting...

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Published 10 months ago · 1,793 views
Chiang Mai, Thailand – Wat Chedi Luang, Temple of the Big Stupa in Old City

Chiang Mai, Thailand – Wat Chedi Luang, Temple of the Big Stupa in Old City

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Two of the largest temples in Chiang Mai — Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Sing — are located within a ten-minute walk of each other in Old City, the historic and cultural district of Chiang Mai. Here’s how we have planned our visit to...

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Published 10 months ago · 958 views
Full Moon Wine Coolers from Thailand – Cheaper than Water

Full Moon Wine Coolers from Thailand – Cheaper than Water

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Have you ever seen wine that is cheaper than water? I sure have not, until I decide to walk into a convenience store in Chiang Mai. On this trip, our hotel is conveniently located near a convenience store, manned by a local that I enjoy having little...

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Published 10 months ago · 2,386 views
Chiang Mai, Thailand – Sunday Walking Street Market & Night Bazaar

Chiang Mai, Thailand – Sunday Walking Street Market & Night Bazaar

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If you happen to be in Chiang Mai on a Sunday, do not miss the Sunday Walking Street Market. This unique shopping experience in Old City is a major attraction for both tourists and locals. The roads are closed off in the late afternoon as hundreds of...

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Published 10 months ago · 2,166 views
Found: Gorgeous Coffee Art at Black Canyon Coffee, Chiang Mai

Found: Gorgeous Coffee Art at Black Canyon Coffee, Chiang Mai

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On every visit to the Land of Smiles, I make it a point to visit Black Canyon Coffee. This is a popular home-grown coffee chain in Thailand that is as ubiquitous as Starbucks is in Singapore. A wide range of coffee, chilled drinks and hot meals are served...

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Published 10 months ago · 1,377 views
Chiang Mai, Thailand – Old City & the Magnificent Tha Phae Gate

Chiang Mai, Thailand – Old City & the Magnificent Tha Phae Gate

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If you happen to pick up a map of Chiang Mai, you would notice that it centres around a distinctive square-shaped district. This is the Old City, the historic quarter that was once a walled square surrounded by a moat. Today, this area is brimming with...

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Published 10 months ago · 2,037 views
Chiang Mai, Thailand – Dinner Cruise at The Riverside Bar & Restaurant, a Unique Way to See Ping River

Chiang Mai, Thailand – Dinner Cruise at The Riverside Bar & Restaurant, a Unique Way to See Ping River

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Having had a memorable dinner cruise experience on Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, I know it would be a good idea to do the same in Chiang Mai. After all, Ping River is an important part of the city, separating the popular western side that includes the...

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Published 10 months ago · 836 views
Chiang Mai, Thailand – Street Scenes

Chiang Mai, Thailand – Street Scenes

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Sa wat dii kha! I am blogging live from Chiang Mai, a former capital of Thailand. While I am not new to Thailand, having visited Bangkok several times,this is my first time in the largest city of northern Thailand.View from my 17th floor hotel room...

Published 10 months ago · 1,701 views
Sirocco, Bangkok – Cocktails on Top of the World

Sirocco, Bangkok – Cocktails on Top of the World

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One place that I have long wanted to check out in Bangkok is Sirocco, the sky bar at lebua Hotel. What makes this bar particularly awesome is that it is perched open-air on the hotel rooftop, more than 60 floors above the ground! Imagine having a drink...

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Published 2 years ago · 10,809 views
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