I'm from Ireland, so tea is my default drink. We come second only to Türkiye in global tea consumption, and I do my fair share to keep the statistics healthy. I've even made a pilgrimage to Uji, Japan, coming home with far more matcha than any one person could reasonably...

If you've ever seen someone posing with a sedated tiger while clutching a can of Chang, you've probably rolled your eyes. Wildlife tourism is impossible to ignore in parts of Thailand, and while most of us would agree that tiger selfies are cruel and unnecessary, elephant tourism is much harder...

When I was planning my most recent Thailand trip, I was most excited for Chiang Mai. I'd heard all about how vegan friendly the Northern Thai city is, so you can imagine how thrilled I was to discover that there was a fully vegan hotel: Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort....

Note: This post was originally written for a trip I took in 2024. In 2026, I'm planning another trip to Thailand, and have updated this post with the process as it is today. The overnight sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is pretty much a rite of passage for...