We have been living in Chiang Mai Thailand for almost 2 years and when visitors ask, “How many days should I spend in Chiang Mai, where to go in Chiang Mai or what to do in Chiang Mai?” my answer is always the same, to experience all the top things to do in Chiang Mai […]

  So, you’ve decided to take a Thailand vacation! When planning a trip to Thailand many will choose the nightlife of Bangkok or the beaches of Phuket but more and more people are discovering Chiang Mai, “The Rose of the North”. Where is Chiang Mai? Chiang Mai is the largest city in Northern Thailand and […]

We arrived at the Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa. The sun shone on the whitewashed Colonial style hotel, giving it a brilliant glow that stood out against the lush green tropical foliage. Walking into the foyer, arrangements of pure white orchids took centre stage, the crystal chandelier caught the light amid a backdrop of […]

Vivo bene Village –  Chiang Mai We visited Vivo bene Village during our tour of Northern Thailand with Lanna Long-Stay. We were impressed by the tranquil beauty of this MedResort, Health and Wellness Retreat. We returned to take a more in depth look at the range of treatments, activities and programs on offer and were […]

Attractions and things to do in Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is a popular tourist destination in Northern Thailand. There are many things to do in Chiang Mai’s city centre, explore the streets of the moated Old Town, discover the beauty of the Buddhist temples or shop until you drop at Chiang Mai Night Markets or […]

We have made many friends during our stay in Chiang Mai and what we have discovered is that a lot of the Chiang Mai Expat population are on the move. With Thailand’s proximity to other South East Asian countries it’s not unusual to hear that Marsha is jetting off to Vietnam, Jan taking the slow […]