We visited Chiang Rai for one day during our Thailand trip just to see the most famous sight: the White Temple. In this post we share our experience. How to get there Chiang Rai is a 3-hour drive from Chiang Mai. We were spending some days there, visiting the temples and the elephant sanctuaries, and […]
Thailand
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is often left out of South East Asia trips. People go to Thailand to party in Bangkok and relax in paradisiac beaches, but we believe there is a whole lot more to explore. If you’re looking for amazing temples, natural settings and elephants, then Chiang Mai must be included in your list. Getting […]
Chiang Mai Temples
ONE DAY TEMPLE TOUR IN CHIANG MAI We started with a light breakfast in our hostel, just coffee and toast, and headed out for our first adventure in Chiang Mai. The first temple we wanted to see was Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, which is on top of a hill outside the city. We asked […]
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
The first thing you need to know about elephants is that they have been an icon for Thailand culture for centuries, since they were used for heavy labour and warfare, until today when they are still used to entertain tourists. The elephant is also a royal emblem of Thailand. It is known worldly that the […]
Bangkok has it all!
Top tips before you go Before we start talking, if you are planning to go to Bangkok, remember that to visit temples, strict dress codes apply to most of them: men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves (no tank tops). If you’re wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, […]
Ayutthaya
This city, located 2 hours away from Bangkok by train, is the former capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya (1351-1767) and home to many ruins forming a historical park recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These ruins are characterized by the reliquary towers (prangs) and gigantic monasteries, and are one of the most interesting […]
Hello Thailand
The Kingdom of Thailand (fancy name isn´t it?) is possibly the most popular country for travelers visiting South East Asia. The reasons can be multiple: outstanding temples, beaches that look like paradise, great people, memorable food, vibrant cities and the most diverse fauna. Yes, Thailand has it all. Just to understand a little bit of […]