Travel Diary: Loy Krathong and Yi Peng Festival

The main reason why we went to Chiang Mai was because we wanted to witness its famous lantern festival or Yi Peng festival, where thousands of people release floating sky lanterns or khom loi into the sky to symbolize letting go of worries and problems. It’s held throughout Thailand every end of October or early […]

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Dhara Dhevi

Although we stayed at Shangri-la Hotel during our trip to Chiang Mai, we decided to check out the famous Dhara Dhevi to see what all the fuss was about. Dhara Dhevi is Chiang Mai’s most luxurious hotel. With 60 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical grounds and modeled after the ancient Lanna city, it greets you as […]

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Travel Diary: Elephant Nature Park

My sister and I were adamant about spending a day with elephants while we were in Chiangmai. It was non-negotiable and we were determined to meet these gentle giants. Choosing where to do it, however, was the most important thing. There are plenty of elephant camps in Chiangmai, but among them, Elephant Nature Park is […]

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