Chiang Mai: Phra That Wat Kedkaram

In Chiang Mai, they have 12 temples which are associated to the 12 animals (Chinese Zodiac).  It is believed that, people should visit the temple according to their Year of Birth (according to your animal Zodiac) to bring them highest prosperity.  They also strongly believed that you should visit the temple at least once in [...]

Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai: Golden Triangle

  On our recent trip to Chiang Mai,we took a day off to visit the Golden Triangle at the Chiang Rai province.  After much research, I decided not to stay a night there (most tourist do), as I don’t really see anything that I would want to explore.  But Golden Triangle is much like,  a [...]

Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), Chiang Rai

During our Chiang Mai trip, we decided to do a day trip to Chiang Rai.  Weeks before my arrival, I inform the driver (nice guy) that we intend to drop by White Temple, which is actually on the way to Chiang Rai.  So there we were Wat Rong Khun is more well-known to the tourist [...]

Peak Spa Chiang Mai

As compare to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, if you ask me, is a place, where you can get away from the hustle bustle of city life, pretty much relaxing.  There’s not much major shopping in Chiang Mai, which leaves pretty much time for you to relax, hence, stay at a nicer hotel, and if you got [...]

Chiang Mai Eat : Huen Phen

If you are walking around the temple of Chiang Mai, which include Wat Phra Singh or even Wat Chedi Luang, you can drop by this restaurant Huen Phen. Huen Phen is the restaurant to go (highly recommended) if you are interested to try authentic Northern Thailand food.  :) First the place is clean, price reasonable, [...]