Chiang Mai was not my cup of tea, but I’m hoping that Chiang Rai, a smaller city to the north will offer a more authentic atmosphere. Not that there isn’t anything to see in Chiang Rai. A day trip around the city proves that it has a lot to offer with modern temples, art installations … More Chiang Rai – The End of Loy Krathong
One of the first Europeans to arrive in Chiang Mai was Ralph Fitch, a British trader who discovered that the far east had a lot to offer in 1586. Later, in 1867, American Dr Daniel McGilvary arrived with his family from Bangkok in order to set up a missionary, introducing Christianity to the north of … More Chiang Mai – Temples and Tourists
Most travellers to Thailand visit the Unesco World Heritage site of Ayutthaya because of the amazing temples to be found there and due to its proximity to Bangkok. However, entering Thailand from Myanmar, I discover an equally amazing Unesco temple wonderland at Sukhothai. Even better, I am just in time for the start of the … More Sukhothai – The Beginning of Loy Krathong
In my slow meandering to the Thai border, and inspired by a well written blog post, I decide to stop at Bago and visit the many sites on offer there. After a pleasant train journey from Yangon, I was met by a driver with an air-conditioned taxi. Mg Yee offered me a guided tour the … More Thousands of Buddhas, a Golden Rock and a Very Big Snake – Bago to Hpa-An
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