Category Archives: Thailand: Day 3

The Chedi Luang temple complex is in the center of Chiang Mai’s old town. The main building is the Luang chedi, which was originally built in the 14th century. It’s dilapidated nature gives it a unique look compared to some of … Continue reading →

For our first real meal in Chiang Mai we wanted to get Northern Thai food because we were in a northern city. We went to our first Mark Wiens recommended restaurant, and it was some of the best food we … Continue reading →

As usual, we decided to go to the museum first, in order to get some context to our surroundings. Housed in an old court house, this small museum provides a nice introduction to the history, culture and people of Northern Thailand. … Continue reading →

When we arrived in Chiang Mai we decided to just walk to our hotel instead of taking a tuk-tuk or songthaew (a kind of covered pickup truck that acts like a casual bus). Partly because it wasn’t too far away, partly because … Continue reading →