Chiang Mai is famous for its temples, the night bazaar, and also for its great food - this is not only true for meat eaters, but also for vegans! Here are the places we tried and can recommend: Vegan Heaven Chiang Mai’s oldest plant-based restaurant is located conveniently on the way from the old town to the night bazaar. We especially loved the photos and quotes of famous vegans that are on the walls at the entrance of the Vegan Heaven. … [Read more...] about Chiang Mai – The place to be for Vegan Travelers
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The Cheapest Way from Chiang Mai to Laos
When traveling from Chiang Mai to Laos it is quite easy to go into a travel agency and they arrange everything for you. However, if you are on a budget this is not the cheapest option. There are basically two common packages the agencies offer. Bus to Chiang Khong Semi individual travelers can choose just to take the bus from Chiang Mai to the border city, Chiang Khong. From there you have to make your own way to the Laos border and into … [Read more...] about The Cheapest Way from Chiang Mai to Laos
Free Things to do in Chiang Mai
When arriving in Chiang Mai the amount of tours the travel agencies offer can be overwhelming. There are plenty of tours to elephant sanctuaries, ziplining, cooking classes, etc. In case you just want to explore the city and its culture here are some recommendations which are free or super cheap. Walking around The best way to see Chiang Mai is just to explore it by foot. It helps if you book an accommodation close to the old town and … [Read more...] about Free Things to do in Chiang Mai
Short Trip to Chiang Mai
We landed pretty late in Chiang Mai, our only stop in Thailand on this trip. Our hotel, the Teeraya Boutique Hotel (which was a hostel and definitely no Boutique Hotel), was perfectly located just a short walk south of the old town. On our first night we only had time to grab some street food before going to bed. The next day we planned to get up early to do sightseeing in the morning and chill and organize stuff with internet connection … [Read more...] about Short Trip to Chiang Mai