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Rocket Festival of Yasothon
Once a year the city of Yasothon is put on the map for its famous rocket festival. Once the bamboo rockets were made by monks. Now there is a competition in the area for the best and strongest rockets. This event is going on in the countryside as well. The point is to get generous…
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Short Trips From Chiang Mai | Five suggestions
Chiang Mai is definitely in itself worth a few days of sightseeing but if you are longing to get out, experience nature and fet away from the city scene. Here are some suggestions of highlights outside the city.
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Wat Ban Den | The Miracle of Mae Taeng
Wat Ban Den is to say the least a very overwhelming temple. When I first came home from the visit there I couldn’t figure out what to write about it. Since it resembles the Blue Temple in Chiang Rai a bit but still meets typical Lanna Tradition and then blends Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism. Am…
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Mae Kampong | Fresh air and “alpmosphere” in Thailands Takayama
Some tips for good coffee shops and accommodation in Mae Kampong. A well preserved heritage in Chiang Mai.
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Phu Chi Fa | A Captivating Sea of Misty Clouds
Phu Chi Fa offers the best views of the sea of mist in Thailand. See where to stay and enjoy pictures from this beautiful spot.
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And then the pandemic…..
The reasons for why I started writing and sharing travel tips online. When Covid 19 struck the travel industry I found myself with too much time. So a restart for me when it comes to blogging.
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Scent of the Tiger Queen | Hanami in Chiang Mai
Sakura in Chiang Mai!!? Really? Yes, it is happening but here as in Japan timing is important.