Let me start by saying I don’t like comparisons. But this is a very popular debate and a lot of people have questions about it. So let’s address it properly. And just to be clear, this is not a comparison-style
I asked the receptionist at my hostel for recommendations. She gave me a list. White Temple. Blue Temple. Waterfall Café. All the Instagram spots. The usual stuff. Then I asked her, “What about Chiang Rai River Beach?” She paused. Looked
This hidden place on the Samoeng Loop is one of the most underrated places near Chiang Mai. The tower is located in the mountains outside Chiang Mai along the famous Samoeng Loop route, one of Northern Thailand’s most scenic drives.
The Samoeng Loop is a scenic mountain driving route near Chiang Mai known for its curves, viewpoints, and countryside scenery. I heard about the Samoeng Loop from a fellow traveler I met in Chiang Mai. He had just done it
I got to Chiang Rai thinking it’d be more of the same. Another northern city with temples and tourists and traffic. Basically Chiang Mai part two. I was wrong. First thing I noticed? The roads are wide. Like really wide.
If you’ve already heard that Chiang Mai is amazing and affordable, you’re not wrong. But most guides stop there. They tell you it’s cheap. They tell you about temples and cafés. Then they give you a list. This isn’t that