Day: May 14, 2020

Background It was a pretty long ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Route from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai We hired a couple of cars and the travel itself was an experience. We even took a short meal at a tourist stop and visited a nearby temple before reaching Chiang Rai proper. Chiang Rai … Continue reading Chiang Rai (second leg) →

Background Located 700 km (435 miles) north of Bangkok in a verdant valley on the banks of the Ping River, Chiang Mai was founded in 1296 as the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. Chiang Mai is most famous for its beautiful ancient temples, and the striking mountainous landscape around the city provides a lot … Continue reading Chiang Mai (first leg) →

To kick off 2019, I accompanied some of my family on a trip to sunny Thailand. We flew to Chiang Mai iand stayed there for 2 days, before adjourning to Chiang Rai for 2 more. It turned out to be a pretty relaxing trip, and a meaningful one for my father as well. Short footnote … Continue reading Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai (Feb 2019) →