Exploring a New (To Me) Side of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a city that feels like my home away from home. Over the years, I have spent many months wintering here while…
Thailand
Articles about living the expat life in Chiang Mai, and travelling in Bangkok, Phuket, Hua Hin, Chiang Rai, and other Thai destinations.
The Best Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Chiang Mai
Over the course of my year travelling in Southeast Asia, I have spent a considerable amount of time living and eating my way around…
A day spent feeding, bathing, and marvelling at Elephants
One of the things that I was most looking forward to in Thailand was getting to see elephants, so just a few days before…
A Day at the Thai Farm Cooking School in Chiang Mai
Last week I finally signed up for a Thai cooking class here in Chiang Mai. Cooking classes and food tours have been somewhat of…
Chiang Mai Lately: An Update through Instagram Photos
It’s been a while since I wrote a personal update, so I felt it was time for one of those. I’ve been back in…
My Train Derailed in the Northern Thai Jungle
On August 3rd, having just flown back from Helsinki, Sam and I found ourselves racing to get to Don Muang train station in order…
VIDEO: The Saturday Night Market in Chiang Mai
One of my recent goals during my time in Chiang Mai has been to do more sightseeing and explore different parts of the city, namely…
A Brief Holiday in Phuket
A few weeks ago I entered a photo contest in Bangkok and…I won! The grand prize: a stay at the seaside Impiana Resort on…
A Day in Transit: Chiang Mai to George Town
5:00 am The alarm wakes me up abruptly. I now have exactly one hour to hop in the shower, finish packing, and clean up…
Wat Sri Suphan: The Silver Temple in Chiang Mai
One of my recent goals since moving to Chiang Mai over a month ago has been to visit more of the attractions around town….