Experiences in Thailand
There's so much to do and see in Thailand... these are just some of many activities you'll love! Be sure to check out our Basic information on Thailand page.
12 Things to do in Chiang Mai
1. Doi Inthanon
Doi Inthanon is one of the most popular national parks in Thailand. The main park entrance is about 70 km southwest from Chiang Mai city center. The park covers an area of 482 km² and, interestingly, is part of the Himalayan mountain range with elevations ranging between 800 and 2,565 meters asl. The highest peak in the park is Doi Inthanon...
Loi Krathong / Yi Ping Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai
Loi Krathong (pronounced ‘loy kra-tong’) is celebrated once a year throughout Thailand as well as Myanmar, Cambodia and China. In Thailand, it occurs on the full moon of the 12th lunar month according to the Thai lunar calendar. In 2022, that was November 8. Festivities in Chiangmai Mai occurred from November 7-9, 2022. In Chiang Mai, it’s one of...
Elephant Encounters in Chiang Mai
You are wondering how to find an ethical elephant preserve? Yeah, aren’t we all. It turns out the definition of ‘ethical’ is pretty broad. The first thing you need to do is figure out how you feel about elephants in captivity. None of the elephants you can visit are “wild” (they were domesticated as pack animals basically) and that means (we think) that...
