Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand and is known for its abundance in Buddhist temples, vast jungle brush, and northern spicy Thai food that will make you sweat.  Follow this guide to get all the best tips and places to go during your stay! This guide is broken up by region, all centering around the Old City in Chiang Mai. North of the Old City Banilah Guest House: ( http://www.banilah.com ) This family run boutique guesthouse is located just north of the Old City where most of the visitors stay.  I preferred to stay a mile outside of the square and I’m extremely happy with... Read More

Millions of people travel to Thailand every year. Known for it’s immaculate waters, beaches, infinite shimmering temples and their undeniably delicious Thai food, there is a part of Thai tourism that many people don’t discuss, the bad part. Although Thailand has so many positives there are a few negatives worth talking about before making your trip across the world. The negative includes their poor treatment of animals for human pleasure, i.e., elephant riding and visiting tigers. I am not an animal activist, however, I’ll admit I am an animal lover and after visiting Thailand and experiencing... Read More