Yi Peng Festival
Every year, on the evening of the full moon of the 12th lunar month, thousands of paper lanterns are launched into the skies above Chiang Mai. At temples all across the city, monks help tourists and residents alike light their lanterns and send...
Thai Hill Tribes
If you don't have time to visit the actual tribal villages in the Thai mountains, you can visit the Maesa Elephant Camp and take an elephant ride through the jungle to spend a few hours at Baan Tong Luang- a Hill Tribe cultural preservation...
Tuk Tuks
Tuk Tuks are open air, colorful, motorized rickshaws that weave in and out of the streets of Bangkok and other Thai cities. They are usually similar in cost to a regular taxi but you should always bargain for the price before you get in to avoid...
Colorful Traffic
The busy streets of Bangkok have some of the most vibrant modes of transportation you can find; from the multi-hued tuk tuks, to florescent buses and taxis in hot pink, fire engine red and every shade in between, the highways are transformed an...
Ritual- Yi Peng Lantern Release
Each year on the evening of the Yi Peng festival, tourists and locals alike release floating lanterns into the sky, symbolizing the release of bad memories and new wishes for the future. Monks are on hand at the temples of Chiang Mai to assist...
Ritual- Praying to Buddha
In Thailand, nine is a lucky number and Buddhists believe that praying, or making merit, at nine sacred temples in a single day will bring prosperity and luck to their lives.
Delicious: Cocktail
Is there anything more representative of a relaxing beach vacation than a fruity drink with a tropical garnish?
Are We There Yet?: Tuk Tuks
Tuk tuks are arguably the most adventurous way to get around Bangkok. Be sure to agree on a price first, as the drivers language can be as colorful as their chariots if you start haggling over the price once you reach your destination.
Chiang Mai Markets
At local markets all across Thailand, like this one in Chiang Mai, you can find all the fresh ingredients & spices necessary to cook traditional Thai meals. If you're feeling less ambitious, let them do the work for you and take your pick from...
