When thinking of coffee in Chiang Mai, images of coffee carts selling Thai iced coffee will often spring to mind. While Thai iced coffee is one of the most delicious and refreshing drinks on the planet, it is just a stepping stone to the Chiang Mai coffee culture. If you are serious about all thing’s […]

The city of Chiang Mai is in Northern Thailand and is a popular destination for tourists. It’s also home to a large number of Expats, who choose Chiang Mai as a retirement destination. Many of whom are from Australia who relocate to this beautiful part of Thailand seeking a lifestyle change. Chiang Mai Real Estate […]

We spend a large portion of each year in Thailand and are often asked by many of our readers interested in staying for long periods, the process for obtaining a Thailand retirement visa. Read on and we will explain the process from a firsthand account. Searching for the best quality of life For many Australians […]

Most people travelling from Chiang Mai Thailand to Siem Reap Cambodia fly via Bangkok, this is the quickest and easiest way to get there. Chiang Mai to Siem Reap flights operate daily and if you’re looking for the fastest route this is a convenient option. For those looking to mix it another option is to […]

Looking for the best place to stay in Chiang Mai? When thinking of where to stay in Chiang Mai, the choice is endless, from luxury to guest house there is something for every budget and travel style. We are often asked where to stay in Chiang Mai, so to make planning your Chiang Mai trip […]

This post is brought to you by fellow writers Carla Marie Rupp and Jason Rupp. Carla and Jason are freelance travel writers and music journalists. “Always held at the end of January (the 25th -27th, in 2019), the Thailand International Jazz Conference not only attracts hundreds of Jazz-loving Thais, but also expats and out-of-town visitors […]

We have been living in Chiang Mai Thailand on and off for a few years and decided that it was time to compile the ultimate Chiang Mai itinerary. One of the first questions many people ask us how many days they should spend, where to go or what to do. My answer is always the […]

I am always on the lookout for something different to do when I travel, so when I heard of Backstreet Academy, a tour company with a philosophy of offering unique tour experiences while giving back to the local community, I jumped at the chance to learn more about their Chiang Mai tours. What makes Backstreet […]