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Elephant Nature Park Chiang Mai

Elephant Nature Park Chiang Mai

The Elephant Nature Park does not offer elephant entertainment in the way that most people would expect. There are no elephant rides or elephant tricks. Instead the Elephant Nature Park educates its guests about elephants in Thailand and seeks to change the way...

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A Day of Rest in Chiang Mai

A Day of Rest in Chiang Mai

It was a day of rest for the travelling gang. When we stepped out for breakfast this morning we heard a symphony of moans and whines coming from our children. They weren't keen on walking anywhere but after some cajoling we made our way to the U.N. Irish Pub for...

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Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls

Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls

Sticky Waterfalls, also known as Bua Tong, is one of the most unique waterfalls that I have ever seen. The spring fed waterfall cascades down an unusual lumpy streambed that stretches over several tiers to the bottom of the hill. These interesting formations are the...

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Saturday Night Market in Chiang Mai

Saturday Night Market in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai's Saturday night market starts at Chiang Mai Gate and stretches along Wu Lai road. The market goes on for about one kilometer and overflows onto many of the side streets along the way. Our friends suggested we go to market at four in the afternoon which is...

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Art in Paradise

Art in Paradise

This afternoon we had the chance to explore Art in Paradise a 3D art museum in Chiang Mai. There are several floors of fun artwork to discover and we all at much fun taking pictures with our friends. My husband stayed back at the hotel with the our two younger...

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Walking Through Old Chiang Mai

Walking Through Old Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is located in the northern part of Thailand. It is surrounded by hills that we aren't able to see at the moment because of smog in the air. The centre of Chiang Mai is enclosed by the remains of an ancient wall and moat. These ancient walls were built over...

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From Bangkok to Chiang Mai

From Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Our two and a half days in Bangkok went by quickly. It gave us some time to recuperate from the long flight over, see a couple malls (MBK and Emporium), check out a night market, visit a park and stroll around the neighbourhood. I've heard some people say...

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