Of everywhere I've travelled in Thailand, Chiang Mai was my favourite. It's a slower pace than high-energy Bangkok, yet it's still an active city with plenty to see and do. The Old City is incredibly walkable, filled with temples, world-class coffee shops, and outstanding food. If you've only got 3...

Of all the posts on my blog, some of the most visited are those about vegan stays around the world, from vegan friendly ryokans in Japan's Hakone and Kinosaki, to hotels that'll feed you a vegan breakfast in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Now, we're talking about vegan hotels in Chiang Mai. Clearly,...

As a vegan traveller, finding good, nutritious vegan options around the world isn't always a given. I've found tips and tricks that work for me in challenging locations, and you can bet I'll have bookmarked every vegan option within walking distance of any hotel I stay in. Chiang Mai, on...

It was a swelteringly hot day in Northern Thailand, and yet here I was, battling through a miniature jungle to go stand over an open flame for the next four hours. I'd booked into a vegan cooking class in Chiang Mai, and was finally, hopefully, about to find out why...

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...

Introduction: Why Take the Sleeper Train? Taking the sleeper train in Thailand is a bit of a rite of passage for travellers in the country. Every year, millions of people use Thailand’s rail network, not just to get from A to B, but as part of the journey itself. When...

Introduction Ao Nang was my final stop on an almost month-long trip through Uzbekistan and Thailand. With a new job waiting for me back in London, I wanted my last few days to be calm and low-key. I’m not very good at relaxing - two weeks on a beach sounds...