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Travel Blogs from Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai - for one night only
... you in Spanish) and we thought this was more like it and asked to see a room here. For 150THB each we got a room with a fan, tv, private bathroom and lock on the door (also the option to padlock it - we did this too) - literally living in luxury. We did, however, sleep on sleeping bags as we weren't entirely convinced that the sheets had been changed since the last person slept there. After we'd sorted the hostel it was time for some strategic planning as to ...
You Are Adventure
... any idea. Anyways, yesterday when I head my name, a very distinct 'May-Gann’, I looked over and one of the P’s who speaks slightly more English said “We talk about you are adventure. You like back of truck”. I thought that was cute, but at this point I am just hoping they don’t think I like toooo much adventure… because the Thai people are very excited to give you what you like, and I think I might just have maximum adventure already as it ...
Blogging or motorcycling,blogging or motorcycling?
... is constructed entirely of radiant white with tiny flecks of glass embedded in the plaster that allow the entire structure to sparkle from within. It is a work in progress by an artist by the name of Chalermchai Kositpapat, one of Thailands most reknowned artists who wanted to build a temple to honor and signify the purity of Buddha as well as give honor to his beloved Thailand. It is truly indescribable in its mix of old, odd, intricate, and modern, even down ...
Thailand Part Two: Bangkok and North
... all our lives?). Next day we made it to the White Temple, designed by the same guy who made the clock tower in town (yes, we had finally found the temple Sarah had been looking for since the start of planning our trip). We travelled by local bus, which was an experience in itself, considering we'd been told this wasn't possible and we needed to take a tour which cost about 7 times as much as the bus! hmmmm. Anyway, it was stunning and worth the wait! Back ...
Back In Thailand
... pricey restaurants filled with marauding mosquitoes revealed nothing appealing about this city so we went back to our room to plan our escape. With only a fan, it was sweltering well into the wee hours.
A slow morning followed. We savoured homemade yogurt with fruit, muesli and Thai honey. Then we ventured out in search of Wat Rong Khun (aka the white temple). The friendly local bus driver said he was leaving in five minutes but we pulled out ...
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Other places to stay in Chiang Rai
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Baan Bua Guesthouse
879 / 2 Jedyod Road, Chiang Rai | Hotel -
Orchids Guest House
1012/3 Jedyod Road, Chiang Rai | Hotel -
Chat Guest House
3 /2 Sangkaew, Trirat Rd., Chiang Rai | Hotel -
Boonbundan Guesthouse
1005/13 Jedyod Road, Chiang Rai | Hotel -
PS Guesthouse
82/2 Kholoy , Chiang Rai | Hotel -
The Lazy Moon Homestay, B&B
138 Moo 18, Chiang Rai | Hotel -
Bamboo Hut
344 Moo 1, T. Wiang, A. Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai | Hotel -
Bang-On Cort Hotel
226/50-55 Sankhong Noi Rd. A. Muang, Chiang Rai | Hotel -
Baan Chiangkhong
354 Tumbol Wiang, Sai Krang, Chiangkhong, Chiang Rai | Hotel -
Baan Bua Homestay
1047 / 2 JedYod Road, Chiang Rai | 3 star hotelfrom $19
