Thailand is HOT! What better way to beat the heat than to treat yourself to some gourmet ice cream in a fun and creative setting? Iberry was established in 1999 by two brothers out of Bangkok. Their commitment to quality natural ingredients, development of more than 100 tasty recipes, and quirky design has resulted in great success. There are now 11 branches of iberry shops around Thailand. Continue reading “I” is for Ice Cream in Chiang Mai
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The Other Silver Temple, Wat Muen San in Chiang Mai
Wualai Road (or Wua Lai Village) is known for its skilled silversmiths. Here you can find many delicate handmade items ranging from jewelry to bowls to various pieces of lustrous silver artwork. You can also find Wat Sri Suphan, also known as the “Silver Temple”. But, here you will find that there is more than just one silver temple off Wualai Road. Continue reading The Other Silver Temple, Wat Muen San in Chiang Mai
Wat Sri Suphan in Chiang Mai, Thailand
If you’ve traveled in Europe and toured several cathedrals, then you probably noticed that after a while they all start blending together and your bar for “being impressed” keeps getting higher. Well, the same thing can happen when you’ve visited several wats (Buddhist temples) in Thailand. After a while, you see and appreciate the beauty, but they can all start looking pretty similar. Continue reading Wat Sri Suphan in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Commonly known as “Doi Suthep”, for the mountain it is located on, Wat Phra That is one of the most important temples in Chiang Mai, as well as one of the most revered in Thailand. This site has long been considered a holy place. The temple is a major pilgrimage destinations during the important Buddhist holidays of Makha Buja and Visak. Continue reading Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Tuk-Tuk Ride in Chiang Mai
Here are some photos taken while speeding along on our tuk-tuk ride today.
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Vieng Joom On Teahouse in Chiang Mai
After our stroll through Chiang Mai’s Wat Kate area, we needed a place to cool off and rest. We happened upon the Vieng Joom On Teahouse and decided to pop in for a refreshing drink. What a wonderful surprise! The decor is beautiful and the selection of teas and drinks make for a perfect afternoon treat. It was a bit on the pricey side (for Chiang Mai), but that’s not surprising considering the location and the setting. We felt that it was definitely worth the splurge. Continue reading Vieng Joom On Teahouse in Chiang Mai
Exploring Chiang Mai’s Wat Kate Neighborhood
We decided to head over to the east side of the Ping River for lunch today. Afterward we decided to stroll through the Wat Kate area, south of Kaew Nawarat and east of Charoen Rat.
If you spend most of your time in or near the moat or in the Nimman neighborhood, then this area will seem tranquil and green by comparison. You will find plenty of cute shops and restaurants to visit though. Here are a few things that caught our eye along the way. Continue reading Exploring Chiang Mai’s Wat Kate Neighborhood
An Imaginary Jungle Near Chiang Mai
Some friends took us to Khaomao-Khaofang Restaurant on Ratchapruek Road between Hang Dong Road and the Canal Road. The restaurant’s tag line is “The Imaginary Jungle” and that’s quite fitting.
Here you will find an open-air restaurant covered with a dome and landscaped with beautiful large trees, gorgeous tropical garden, waterfalls, ferns, streams, a carp pond and even a lake. The bathrooms are even decorated to feel like part of the outdoors. Continue reading An Imaginary Jungle Near Chiang Mai
Koh Samui Sunset, Dinner on the Beach
When we asked a local where to find an affordable and delicious seafood restaurant near our vacation rental on Koh Samui, we were pointed toward Bang Por Seafood (Takho) without hesitation. Like many of the simple family-owned open-air restaurants along the island’s ring road, the decor leaves much to the imagination but it has a certain charm about it. Bang Por Seafood (Takho) not only provides some of the freshest, most authentic Thai seafood dishes on Koh Samui, it provides a wonderfully beachy atmosphere and gorgeous sunset views. Continue reading Koh Samui Sunset, Dinner on the Beach
Wat Phrathat Haripunchai in Lamphun
A couple of our Thai friends offered to take us on day trip. We visited the beautiful Wat Phrathat Haripunchai in Lamphun, just outside of Chiang Mai. This temple is one of the most famous temples in Northern Thailand. The chedi is said to be built on the site of Queen Chamadevi’s palace. Construction on the chedi probably began in the late ninth century, but it was enlarged at the beginning of the 12th century. Continue reading Wat Phrathat Haripunchai in Lamphun
Meandering Family: Beyond the Nest 