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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Travel Diary: White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), Chiang Rai

Our second day in Thailand started early. We were scheduled to go out of the city and head to Chiang Rai to visit its White Temple or Wat Rong Khun. The famous Buddhist temple was designed by Thai national artist Chalermchai Kositpipat in 1997 when the old structure’s restoration works had to be halted due […]

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