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Chiang Mai

25 Funny truths about backpacking around Asia

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Twelve months in Asia! Can you believe it? When we started our journey with the aim of some serious travel in Latin America and Asia, plus developing the Tripmasher app, I always knew we would be basing ourselves in Asia

SuzyJuly 6, 2016July 19, 2016 Asia, Chiang Mai, Destinations, Golden Triangle, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Travel Tips, Vietnam No Comments Read more

Top ten things to do in Chiang Mai

Top ten things to do in Chiang Mai

We have been living in Thailand coming up to 6 months and we were fortunate enough to spend two months in the digital nomad delight which is Chiang Mai. We could have easily stayed longer. Ask any digital nomad and they will

SuzyNovember 3, 2015November 3, 2015 Asia, Budget, Chiang Mai, Destinations, Thailand, Travel Tips No Comments Read more

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai – The low-down

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai – The low-down

I have a confession to make. Almost fourteen years ago when I was last in Chiang Mai, Thailand, I went on a 3 day hill-tribe trek and elephant riding tour. I’m not proud of my choice. Whilst on tour I had

SuzyOctober 13, 2015July 26, 2016 Asia, Chiang Mai, Destinations, Thailand, Travel Tips No Comments Read more

Chiang Mai river tubing – the 5 r’s of tubing

Chiang Mai river tubing – the 5 r’s of tubing

Today’s short photo essay is all about our romp on the river. We organised a day of river tubing on the Mae Taeng River with Chiang Mai River Tubing and it was one of our favourite things to do in

SuzyOctober 10, 2015October 13, 2015 Asia, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Travel Tips No Comments Read more

Chiang Mai’s hidden gem – splash around in Thailand’s ‘Grand Canyon’

Chiang Mai’s hidden gem – splash around in Thailand’s ‘Grand Canyon’

Northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai is a perfect escape from the beach party atmosphere of the southern islands. With over 200 temples located on hills, in the jungle or behind city walls, there is an immediate step-change of pace. But what

SuzyOctober 6, 2015 Asia, Budget, Chiang Mai, Thailand No Comments Read more

Tongue Thai’d – Thai Cooking Class

Tongue Thai’d – Thai Cooking Class

For as long as Rich and I have been together (almost 7 years), it would be fair to say that we have eaten a Thai meal at least once a week. So on this evening, it was a chance to

SuzySeptember 29, 2015October 6, 2015 Asia, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Travel Tips 2 Comments Read more

Take two – Exploring Wat Doi Suthep

Take two – Exploring Wat Doi Suthep

If you have been reading my posts, then you will know about the wrong way to go about a day trip to Wat Doi Suthep via the Pilgrim’s Trail. With sense on our side, this here is the best way to

SuzySeptember 22, 2015September 23, 2015 Asia, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Travel Tips No Comments Read more

Trekking the Pilgrim’s Trail to Wat Doi Suthep – A how not-to guide

Trekking the Pilgrim’s Trail to Wat Doi Suthep – A how not-to guide

We are in Chiang Mai for the next 2 months living in the funky Nimman area. The area is mix of street stall sellers, new condos, university life, cafes galore and a shiny shopping mall. We love it here and glad we

SuzySeptember 22, 2015September 24, 2015 Asia, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Travel Tips No Comments Read more

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