Month: February 2016

Some background information before I begin... Yi Peng is a Buddhist event; a time to honor the Buddha, reflect and to release one's inner demons.  The festival takes place at sites across Thailand, but the event at Chiang Mai, which is the ancient capital of the Lanna Kingdom (where the festival originated), is the biggest … Continue reading Yi Peng Lantern Festival – Chiang Mai

Yes, I returned to Chiang Mai for a couple of days. I was starting to get a feel for the city and develop my own routine. The best place for a Western breakfast was the Sompet Market - You can grab two fried eggs and a smoothie at Addy's Happy Smoothies for under 40 baht. … Continue reading Chiang Mai – Part II

After returning to Chiang Mai from the jungle, I did not have much time to relax... The bus to Chiang Rai left at 7 am the next morning (Nov. 23). To be accurate, the trip was to more to see the famous Wat Rong Khun or "White Temple" than the town of Chiang Rai itself. … Continue reading Chiang Rai Day Trip