Arrived at Chiang Mai after a rather good 15h train journey. Being Sunday, it was good to walk around town during the market. The feeling here is clearly different and people are nicer (but not too much). There are obviously numerous temples but I don't think there is anything exceptional but the chill out atmosphere. I also shopped around for a...

For ordinary tourists, a trip to Chiangmai might include "Doi Suthep" (Suthep Mountain), Elephant show in Mae Sa, "Doi Inthanon" (Inthanon Mountain), Handicraft Villages and more. However, if you seek an unusual peaceful place in Chiangmai, may I proudly present you "Omkoi" district, located southwest of Chiangmai Metropolitan. It is a humble to...

Good morning, everyone! Just a brief note to let everyone know that I arrived safely in Thailand last night. It was a great flight from JFK (I looked for Santa Claus when I crossed over the North Pole, but the lights were out at his place, so I can only assume he's taking a little time off given the end of season rush). Thai Airways was great- o...

Coffee Enemas have been used for over a hundred years as a generalized detoxification procedure. I do a coffee enema every two months or so. The procedure stimulates the liver and gallbladder to release stored toxins and wastes and liver function is enhanced. The immediate benefits for me are always a relief in my stomach, a feeling of well-bein...

Did a lot of walking around today. First thing, I went to the train station east of town and booked a ticket to Phitsanulok for Wednesday morning. Used a tuktuk to return to the town center. My driver was so skeletal he looked like he hadn't eaten in months. After leaving some important papers in my guesthouse, I walked west out of town where I ...

We survived the over night train to Chiang Mai, actually apart from the plastic and or meat filled cakes it was really very good. On arrival we fiercely negotiated our first ride in a Tuk-Tuk (Susanna's Catalan side shining through!) and arrived at The Royal Guest House. It has a great entrance with a swimming pool and small waterfall/pond decor...

All I have to say is that there is really no way to describe the craziness with this new year water festival. I just had one of the funnest days since I was a kid, and I certainly felt like a kid. The streets were filled with tons of people with squirt guns and large buckets. Almost every other shop has a big trough of water, some filled with bl...

I made my way back to Chiang Mai after much deliberation. I had actually finally made a decision to take a bus to Vientiene, Laos. The guy was booking the ticket when I thought I had better ask about a return bus. Remember, everything shuts down for Songkran. The agent told me I should have no problem booking one back, but then he said he could ...

Oh my Buddha, what an incredible 3 days we have just had. Just had my first real shower (waterfall showers don't really count) since 4 days ago, and have treated myself to the use of hair straighteners and some frizz ease, because I've never felt so utterly minging in my whole life. It's been worth it 100 times over though... I don't really know...

Chiang Mai was great! We found a good guest house. Very Clean and a good deal. We were within walking distances from the Center of Chiang Mai and could find many things to do. Also Chiang Mai was a place for us to learn about Thai culture. Meri and I really got to know the streets from cycling on bicycles and motorbike. The things I liked about ...