Hanoi Travel Guide (2026): What to Do, Where to Stay & Costs
This isn’t your typical Hanoi travel guide. I’m not going to give you a perfect 3-day itinerary or tell you the “top 20 must-see attractions.” Because honestly? I didn’t see most of them. I spent 10 days in Hanoi. And I worked for most of it. Sat in cafés. Walked around the lake. Ate street […]
Vietnam Slow Travel Guide: 50-Day Itinerary & Budget (2026)
I spent 50 days traveling across Vietnam in 2026 while working remotely. Not rushing between cities. Not ticking off Instagram spots. Just moving slowly enough to actually experience the place. This Vietnam slow travel guide is everything I learned from those 50 days. The budget. The route. The mistakes. The highlights. And what it’s actually […]
Slow Travel in Northern Thailand: How It Changed the Way I Explore
I woke up at 5 a.m. on an uncomfortable third-class bench seat on the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. My back hurt. My neck was stiff. And I had about seven more hours to go. It was my third time visiting Chiang Mai, and somewhere between the discomfort and the boredom of that 12-hour […]
Chiang Mai Budget Travel Guide (2026): Costs, Tips & Cheap Things to Do
Chiang Mai is a cultural hub in Northern Thailand. Temples everywhere. Cafés on every corner. Night markets. Mountains. Digital nomads. Tourists. It’s all here. But most travelers rush through Chiang Mai. Two days. Three if they have time. Hit the temples. See Doi Suthep. Check the Night Bazaar. Move on. I did it differently. I […]
Northern Thailand Budget Travel Guide (2026): Real Costs + Daily Budget
Planning a trip to Northern Thailand and wondering how much it’ll actually cost? I spent three weeks traveling across Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Mae Salong in January 2026. Stayed in hostels. Ate local food. Rented a scooter. Explored villages. Saw temples. And tracked every single expense. This isn’t a guide based on estimates or […]
Riding a Scooter in Northern Thailand: Complete Guide for Travelers
Riding a scooter in Northern Thailand is one of the best ways to explore the mountains, villages, and scenic roads around Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. I’ve personally done this and I can definitely recommend it. Every time you leave the city and start riding towards the mountains, whether it’s the Samoeng Loop or Chiang […]
How to Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai (Bus, Scooter, Car & Travel Tips)
Traveling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is a common route for visitors exploring Northern Thailand. The two cities are about 200 kilometers apart and connected by scenic mountain roads. There are several ways to travel between them either by bus, scooter, or car depending on your budget and travel style. Most people visiting Northern […]
Wat Huay Pla Kang Chiang Rai: The Giant Guan Yin Temple You Shouldn’t Miss
Most travelers visiting Chiang Rai know about the White Temple and Blue Temple. But Wat Huay Pla Kang, home to the giant Guan Yin statue in Chiang Rai, often gets overlooked. Wat Huay Pla Kang in Chiang Rai is one of the most impressive temples in northern Thailand. While most travelers visit the famous White […]
White Temple vs Blue Temple: Which One Is Worth Visiting in Chiang Rai?
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 article where I pit one against the other and declare a winner. This will give […]
Chiang Rai Budget Travel Guide 2026: Slower Days & Why It Beats Chiang Mai
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. And empty. At sunset I was riding my scooter down one of the main streets […]