There is only one Southeast Asian nation that has never seen European colonization. Sidled in between French Indochina and colonies of the British Empire, Thailand has always held its own ground. But if there is a happy unity of Thai traditions with European methodology, I may have found it. The W by Wanlamun restaurant in […]
Chiang Mai
Local Flavor: Common Bugs and Exotic Fruits at Warorot Market
It’s so true that local markets carry the pulse of a place, and Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Warorot Market is no exception – this lively market is a fantastic spot to plug into the heart of daily life in Chiang Mai. During the day, the main market complex is a multi-storied warren of vendor stalls that […]
Oasis in the Old City: Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai
“Have you been to Chiang Mai yet?” Any traveler making their way through Thailand is bound to encounter this query at some point along the way. Chiang Mai is, in my opinion, well worth a place on anyone’s Siam Short List. It’s got the perfect balance of old and new, with lots of quiet corners […]