On my last voyage to Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand, I gave away a book - decided to part with my Percy Jackson in good faith of limited space in my backpack. Had some coffee for brunch, bought some fragrant Doi Chang Coffee Beans to bring home, and head out to my next adventure in lieu… Continue reading Chiang Rai: Chivit Thamma Da
I am currently typing this post from my iphone; on the highway in Iran from the city of Yazd to Esfahan. Last November, I had a chance to visit Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. A day trip to the elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai was one of the happiest day of my life! (I had quite… Continue reading Chiang Mai: Meaklang Elephant Conservation Community
In 2017 late last year, I decided to tick one item off my bucket list and relish my Rapunzel dreams by attending a lights festival. I made my dreams come true in Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai. This was my personal experience. Loi Krathong is the festival of floating river lights - an act of setting… Continue reading Chiang Mai: Loi Krathong & Yi Peng Festival 2017
Somewhere last November, I decided to throw myself alone in Northern Thailand with absolutely no plans during the lights festival. You can read general facts about the lights festival that I have gathered here. It was a wild adventure because I usually make very detailed plans for my trips. My first stop was Chiang Rai; it's… Continue reading Northern Thailand: 3 Temples Worth Visiting in Chiang Rai
Have you ever dreamt of attending a lantern festival and relish all your Rapunzel fantasies? Sure, there are many different lantern festivals all around the world. However, if you are living in Asia or Singapore like myself, you don't have to break the buck to experience one. My favorite lantern festival in Asia is the… Continue reading Travel Facts: Lantern Festival in Northern Thailand
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