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Discover a Thailand that Time Forgot – on a Jungle Buggy
Nestled among rolling vistas of rice fields, facing a panorama of mountains clothed in thick jungle, is the small hamlet known as Baanpong. Travelling from Chiang Mai city to Sankampaeng you’d drive right past it without knowing, but if you were fortunate to take the right turn and follow the meandering road to the district of Mae On Tai,…
Read More12 Snacks you must relish on your trip to Thailand
By Sarah Bennet Thailand, typically Bangkok, is one of the most popular tourist destinations. It is home to some of the best places to visit, to have fun and adventure, alone as well as with family and friends. However, your Thailand travel guide and itinerary is not complete until you taste the Thailand snacks and food. Thailand…
Read MoreAbout Baanpong Lodge – Luxury Resort in the Chiang Mai Countryside
There are a wide variety of Chiang Mai countryside resorts available when you visit this popular tourist destination. But if you’re looking for the perfect getaway in Chiang Mai, look no further. Baanpong Lodge is your haven of relaxation. With the reputation of being one of Chiang Mai province’s most beautiful resorts, Baanpong Lodge continues…
Read MoreEscape the Maddening Crowd: Thailand’s Hidden Getaway
If you’ve been to Thailand recently, you might have noticed things are a little more crowded than before. It’s not your imagination. According to Pongpanu Svetarundra, Permanent Secretary to the Tourism & Sports Ministry, Thailand’s tourism industry might soon be struggling to cope with an expected near-doubling of visitors to 60 million by 2030. According…
Read MoreBeat the heat this hot season
Why relaxing at our poolside bar is the coolest option this month With March seeing temperatures rising to an average of 35°C in Bangkok and humidity reaching around 70%, it’s safe to say that March is the beginning of Thailand becoming stinking hot and pretty uncomfortable. Here are five fun ways to cool off…
Read More7 Top Reasons to Retire in Paradise. I mean, Chiang Mai
Are you thinking of moving to Thailand or retiring in an exotic location, but you’re uncertain about where to settle? Perhaps you’re concerned that your pension is not enough to live comfortably on in your own country. Or you feel that now is the time to take advantage of your extra time, and you’re ready…
Read MoreChiang Mai: The Best Family-Friendly Holidays in Thailand
Part 2: 5 Quick and Clever Things to Look Out For Travelling with children is a bit of a challenge – let’s be real for a moment! Travelling overseas with kids, or going to a foreign country can make it so much more so. The last thing you want is to spend a fortune…
Read MoreVisiting Chiang Mai? 6 Must-Do’s to Get the Most Out of Your Holiday
Whether it’s the heat of the coast, the snow of the season, the hustle of the city or you’re returning to Chiang Mai because – like others – you have fallen in love with the place, we each have our own special reason for visiting Chiang Mai. Here are six absolute musts that will ensure…
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