Thailand travel tips and personal experiences since I first arrived here in 1994.
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Seasonings on a Thai table
Seasonings on a Thai table might cause some confusion. When you eat in a small eatery, you see these other condiments that will be on the table to spice up your life. They are there to release your tastebuds! Remember that in Thailand, you usually eat with a fork and a spoon, but when it […]

Your trip to Thailand | Some advice before you go
For your trip to Thailand, some things are good to check up on before you go. Many items and things you might not have packed can be bought on the spot but still, make sure you come well prepared. Passport validity and visa. Make sure your passport is valid, and remember the six-month rule. Are […]

Buraphat | Resort in a Tolkien-esque landscape
Buraphat resort in Chiang Dao is a welcome retreat during the green season with an almost Hobbiton-like landscape. The lustre of the greenish hills and cotton candy clouds glueing themselves to the impressive Doi Luang peak is such solace for the eyes. Family room with access to the pool We enjoyed the pool and the […]

Chiang Dao local Hot Springs | It takes only one Japanese to create an Onsen
The Chiang Dao local hot springs are just three kilometres off the main road to Fang and Chiang Rai. You turn just by the new courthouse, where the road splits in two. The left road is a scenic road to Chiang Dao wildlife reserve, where the hot springs are situated by the entrance. The other […]

Jerns — an unexpected, incredible burger restaurant in Chiang Dao
Jerns burgers allege to be the best burger place in Chiang Dao. I don’t know, but it was surely unexpected that it would be so great. It is nicely retro-decorated as a 1960s living room and has a very extensive menu. Moreover, it is not expensive. The impression is that some real American food lovers […]

The Chidlom | Restaurant & Cafe — a nice Southern breeze by the Ping river
The Chidlom markets itself as a fresh breeze by the river, and it is. This restaurant focus on Southern Thai food, so it prepares your taste buds for explosions of chilli. However, the restaurant also has a bar section with some real high-quality Scotch whisky options and decent selections of draft beer(even though few were […]