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Top 4 Elephant Reserves

Elephant Nature Park  (Photo by Choo Yut Shing)

There’s something irresistible and exotic posing next to three-feet tall baby elephants. They are cuddly, and they don’t roam our streets back home everyday, so a photo-opportunity with these cute creatures is often a must-do on a traveler’s list. But there is a dark side to this tourist trade that …

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5 Free Things To Do in Chiang Mai

Tribal Museum in Ratchamangkla Park

Chiang Mai is the cultural and commercial hub of Northern Thailand, and therefore sees a lot of tourists year in and year out, particularly during the cool months of November until February. Because Chiang Mai is active in the tourist circuit, you may have to pay for activities that otherwise …

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Top 5 Temples in Chiang Mai

Wat Chedi Luang

Chiang Mai is home to hundreds of temples, known as wats in Thai. Each have a special significance, whether it be historical or just simply beautiful. Majority are of Lanna style architecture. Buddhism in Thailand is not only a religion, it is a way of life and felt very strongly …

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Top Five Courses to Take in Chiang Mai

Thai Cooking Course

Everyone learns something when they travel, whether it be a new culture, a new vision of life, or a new language. If you dig deep enough into a culture, you will be tempted to expand your horizons. Thailand, especially Chiang Mai, offers plenty of options for the curious traveler interested …

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