Chiang Mai Travel Articles

 
Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008
Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008 In anticipation of its announcement of the Top Indie Travel Destinations for 2013 on January 3, BootsnAll takes a look back to its Top 10 Destinations for 2008.
7 Sustainable Ways to Dive Into Thai Culture
7 Sustainable Ways to Dive Into Thai Culture With its palm tree-lined islands, pristine beaches and untamed jungle, Thailand makes a prime location for nature lovers and a growing trend of eco-friendly tour operators are shifting the focus back to the environment - here are 7 sustainable ways to dive into Thai culture.
The Cafe Incident in Chiang Mai
The Cafe Incident in Chiang Mai People often write about the glamorous, adventurous parts of travelling. Bula, known online as The Irreverent Traveller, does not. In fact, she chooses to focus on the mundane and absurd aspects of travelling -- such as being kicked out of a cafe in Thailand for loitering.
Pedro, the Ping, and a Pepper Tree – Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia
Pedro, the Ping, and a Pepper Tree – Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia Looking for a perfect wooden house in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is made a lot harder when dogs chase your bicycle.
The Flaming Wok – Thailand, Asia
The Flaming Wok – Thailand, Asia Meow's cooking class was the best deal Bonnie Caton found - even better than a week of white sand beaches.
Escape from Thailand to China – Asia
Olga Leskiw-Suzuki escaped the heat of Thailand, only to be afflicted with the China Syndrome.

Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Temple of the Dogs – Thailand, SE Asia
Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Temple of the Dogs – Thailand, SE Asia To escape a drenching rain, Nola Lee Kelsey finds shelter in a gazebo housing three large Buddas and dogs - yes, you read that correctly, dogs.
Thailand’s Yellow-Ribbon Coup – Chiang Mai, Thailand, SE Asia
Thailand’s Yellow-Ribbon Coup – Chiang Mai, Thailand, SE  Asia In Thailand different colors represent different days of the week. Nola L Kelsey quotes one reporter as saying, "This is the most relaxed coup I have ever witnessed.”

Packing Strategies for the Coup Near You – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Packing Strategies for the Coup Near You – Chiang Mai, Thailand You know those moments in life when the space-time continuum warps around you. Everything freezes, yet your mind processes over three million random thoughts. That's where Nola L. Kelsey stood, he
Romance and Retirement – Chiang Mai, Thailand
According to George Dowhan, Chiang Mai has become one of the most popular retirement destinations in all of South Asia.