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Chiang Mai’s Holy Hill – Doi Suthep Posted by sasha on Aug 4, 2011
Located just 15 km from the city center of Chiang Mai is the mountain known as Doi Suthep (ดอยสุเทพ). Towering over the city at 1,676 m (5,499 ft), this mountain houses the sacred temple Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ), which is a must-see for anyone visiting Chiang Mai. It is said that this temple was founded in…
Trekking Through the Thai Jungle – Part Two Posted by sasha on Jul 27, 2011
After our night in a tiny village, we headed back out on our hike through the beautiful Thai jungle in Chiang Mai. Throughout the morning, our incredible tour guide Book continued to regale us with tales of his life, mixed in with plenty of jokes and useful tidbits of information about the jungle and everything…
Trekking Through the Thai Jungle – Part One Posted by sasha on Jul 23, 2011
After a day of bouncing around the city of Chiang Mai, we signed up for a 3-day, 2-night jungle trek with a small group. Our leader for the trek introduced himself to us with his English name – “Book… like the Jungle Book.” He was all smiles and full of jokes, and from the very…
Ayutthaya Video (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Jul 11, 2011
Finish up a day of temple hopping in Ayutthaya with afternoon trips to Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the Grand Palace, as well as the riverside Wat Chai Wattanaram. After that, we were off on an overnight train headed north for Chiang Mai.
Ayutthaya Video (Part One) Posted by sasha on Jul 6, 2011
The ancient capital of Ayutthaya is located 75 km north of Bangkok, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Invaded and burned to the ground by the Burmese in 1767, the city is full of ancient ruins and temples. Follow me on a morning tour of some of the more notable ruins.
Chiang Mai – The City Posted by sasha on Jun 27, 2011
After an amazing day trip to Ayutthaya, we headed back to the capital to catch an overnight train bound for Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่), the capital city of the province after which it is named. Rich with history and culture, this city is located on the Ping River (แม่ น้ำปิง), a major tributary of the Chao…
Ayutthaya – The Ancient Capital (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Jun 22, 2011
After our amazing riverside lunch, we jumped back in the tuk-tuk and headed out to take in a few more temples. First, we headed to Wat Phra Si Sanphet (วัดพระศรีสรรเพชญ์). Originally built in 1448 as the king’s private chapel, this temple features three chedis that contain the ashes of three former Ayutthaya kings. The image…