Thailand

3 days in Chiang Mai, monks near the temple

3 Days in Chiang Mai & The Best Way to Spend Them

Of everywhere I’ve travelled in Thailand, Chiang Mai was my favourite. It’s a slower pace than high-energy Bangkok, yet it’s...

A temple in the old city of Chiang Mai, for post vegan hotels in Chiang Mai

Best Areas and Vegan Hotels in Chiang Mai

Of all the posts on my blog, some of the most visited are those about vegan stays around the world,...

Vegan food in chiang mai, a bowl of Khao Soi at Vegan Society

5 Great Places to Go for Vegan Food in Chiang Mai

As a vegan traveller, finding good, nutritious vegan options around the world isn’t always a given. I’ve found tips and...

Three thai dishes at a vegan cooking in Chiang Mai

May Kaidee: An Afternoon at a Vegan Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

It was a swelteringly hot day in Northern Thailand, and yet here I was, battling through a miniature jungle to...

Coffee cups printed with the Akha Ama Coffee logo in chiang mai

Akha Ama Coffee Chiang Mai: The Story Behind One of the City’s Most Famous Cafés

I’m from Ireland, so tea is my default drink. We come second only to Türkiye in global tea consumption, and...

Elephants at Elephant Nature Park, which markets itself as an ethical elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai

Elephant Nature Park: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai

If you’ve ever seen someone posing with a sedated tiger while clutching a can of Chang, you’ve probably rolled your...

Modern pool with blue tiles in Away Chiang Mai hotel

Away Chiang Mai Review: Is Thailand’s Famous Vegan Hotel Worth It?

When I was planning my most recent Thailand trip, I was most excited for Chiang Mai. I’d heard all about...

Sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

How to Book the Sleeper Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai in 2026

Note: This post was originally written for a trip I took in 2024. In 2026, I’m planning another trip to...

Sleeper Train in Thailand from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Sleeper Trains in Thailand (and what I wish I’d known)

Introduction: Why Take the Sleeper Train? Taking the sleeper train in Thailand is a bit of a rite of passage...

Private deluxe whirlpool room in Panan Krabi Resort, with private pool

Review: Panan Krabi Resort, Ao Nang

Introduction Ao Nang was my final stop on an almost month-long trip through Uzbekistan and Thailand. With a new job...