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 Old City. We would first...
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 conversations with and...
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 vendors set up...
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 here. This...
In a recent Sparklette giveaway, 3 pairs of the “Re!Cess” set lunch/dinner from Hotel Re!, worth S$41.60++ a pair, went up for grabs. More than 100 of you participated. Read on to find out who the 3 lucky winners are. Winners Mandy Anne Lim Fish Ang Congratulations to all 3...
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 tourist attractions, temples, restaurants,...
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 Old City, and...
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 at Centara Duangtawan Hotel...
In the mood for ice cream? For March, the Sparklette Ben & Jerry’s Flavour of the Month is the wholesome A Cookie Affair, otherwise known as Milk & Cookies in other parts of the world. A Cookie Affair (Milk & Cookies) S$14.90 a pint Rating: The base flavour is vanilla...
Whilst browsing the candy section at the local supermarket, these unusual products caught my eye. Scrabble and Monopoly, two of the world’s most popular board games, can now be eaten. That’s right; the game pieces are made of chocolate. The chocolate editions of Scrabble and Monopoly are produced by Canadian...
