First-time Travels

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My 5 Memorable Train Travels

Getting from one city to another by plane may be the fastest way but traveling by train can be a whole lot of fun. I’m[…]

Chiang Mai

Wats in Chiang Mai: Exploring these Mystical Marvels

Chiang Mai is home to one of the old Thai cultures, as seen in the many heritage sites in the city. In fact, the old[…]

First-time at the Lanna Folklife Museum

I have seen its façade four years ago for I have been to the building just across the street. This year, I finally had the[…]

First-time at the Chiang Mai Night Safari

Porcupines. Wild boars. Hyenas. Tigers. Lions. One by one these animal species appeared in the glass-enclosed arena as part of an informative and entertaining show[…]

Science & Tech Fair at CMICE

On a dark afternoon, while the mist covered the mountain view of Chiang Mai and its vicinity, the large expanse of the Chiang Mai International[…]

First-time to design an umbrella

I always love to paint. Imagine my delight when we were given the opportunity to design our own very own hand-made umbrellas. It was a[…]

First-time in 137 Pillars House

Fresh Mango Carpaccio with fresh Tuna, beetroot compote and simmered Shiitake mushroom served with avocado and lime mousse, mustard seed and tamarind dressing. Chargrilled fish fillet[…]

First-time in the Royal Project

It was my first time to this location of a Thai Royal Project. I was standing there seemingly on top of the world as the[…]

First-time in Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa

Our home for our brief visit in Chiang Mai, Thailand is the lush and serene Siripanna Villa Resort and Spa. It exudes “the essence of[…]

Thai Airways and its MICE offers for business events

With three hours on air aboard Thai Airways, I wanted to grab some sleep. But the screen in front of me was too tempting to[…]

Mae Sa elephant camp

Helping Lek Save Her Elephants With One Click

Today, I found a wall post on my Facebook page from a friend who is now working in Thailand. I’ve known him as an elephant[…]

Your Story: 2 Day Jungle Trekking in Chiang Mai

By Matthew Nunn. I went to Chiang Mai more than a year ago and I like it to be featured again by another traveler. So[…]

First-time in Chiang Mai’s markets

I was in the plane this morning en route to Bangkok, Thailand. The people at the other side of my aisle were chatting, asking questions[…]

First-time in a Fam Trip

It has been months since I’ve been to a familiarization trip or a fam trip. I was chosen as one of the 12 finalists of[…]

Rarinjinda Wellness Spa Resort

First-time in Rarinjinda Resort

It may look like a botique hotel from the outside but once you enter its doors, it’s as if you are brought inside a different[…]