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Northern Thailand's beautiful, rugged geography is the region's great temptation. Hidden among the forested mountains are Thailand's most iconic waterfalls and caves, as well as whitewater rapids and jungle trails. The area is a playground for outdoor pursuits – hiking, rafting, kayaking and caving opportunities abound.
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Thailand's 3 best scenic journeys we know you're going to love
Nov 22, 2021 • 5 Min read
Take the scenic route on these vivid journeys through the lush Thai countryside. Here are 3 you're going to love.
Family Travel
What to do with kids in Chiang Mai
Oct 29, 2019 • 4 Min read
Children and Chiang Mai: a match made in heaven. From playgrounds to yoga classes, here are some of the best activities for kids to enjoy in the city.
Food
Shopping in Chiang Mai: your essential guide to the city's night markets
Jul 31, 2018 • 5 Min read
If you're planning to shop in Thailand, Chiang Mai is the place to bring an empty suitcase. The Rose of the North's reputation for shopping extends back…
Food
What to do in Chiang Mai’s riverside Wat Ket district
Jul 18, 2018 • 4 Min read
On the east side of Mae Ping in Chiang Mai is the Wat Ket neighbourhood. Home to enterprising locals, foreign missionaries and Chinese traders who brought…
Road Trips
Northern Thailand on two wheels
Jul 21, 2015 • 4 Min read
Thailand’s ubiquitous and scrawny scooters may not exactly inspire Easy Rider-style notions of freedom on the open road. But they’re actually one of the…
Story
Thailand’s unexplored north
Jun 29, 2015 • 4 Min read
Combining mountainous landscapes, cultural treasures and many untouristed corners, Thailand’s north is arguably the part of the country most apt for…
Food
Where to sample Chiang Mai's best kôw soy (famous noodle soup)
Dec 12, 2014 • 3 Min read
Take squiggly wheat-and-egg noodles, a rich, fragrant curry-based broth, sides of crunchy pickled greens, sliced shallots and lime, and you have kôw soy …
Food
A perfect day in Chiang Mai: exploring the 'rose of the north'
Dec 10, 2014 • 3 Min read
The laid-back city of Chiang Mai is an endearing mix of old and new: the moated, walled old quarter shelters ancient temples, while a traveller-friendly…
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