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Best time to Travel to Thailand--Off-peak!

So you've decided that the Land of Smiles is the destination for this year's holiday. Tropical, easy on the pocket, great food, what's not to like? And of course to make the best of it, you go when...

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Songkran in Chiang Mai: Activities and Accommodation

April is coming right up around the corner. Are you looking to do something really fun and special this year? Consider coming to Thailand during Songkran week

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Thai Culture: Etiquette and Dress Code in Temples

In Chiang Mai there are entire streets lined with beautiful temples that showcase the best of Lanna architecture, but before you set your foot in them it might be worth considering basic courtesies and...

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4 Tips: What to Look for in a Chiang Mai Hotel

Choosing your accommodation is an investment and a large part of what makes your overseas holiday enjoyable. Balance budget and comfort in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with these tips on choosing a hotel that...

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Booking the Right Boutique Hotel in Chiang Mai

"Boutique" hotels have been springing up like mushrooms after a rain all over the world and in cities in Thailand, with the greatest concentrations in tourist hotspots such as Chiang Mai, Bangkok and...

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Shopping in Thailand: The Secrets Behind Haggling

Traveling to Thailand and wondering whether you can really haggle hard, all the time, everywhere? Not so. Consult this simple tips on how to haggle well and successfully when shopping either for goods...

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A Traveler's Thai Phrasebook: Useful Phrases for Visiting Thailand

Planning to visit Thailand, the Land of Smiles and tropical paradise, but not sure if you will be understood by the locals? Not quite up to learning a whole language just for a vacation? No fear: this...

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What to Eat in Thailand: Thai Dishes Everyone Should Try

Interested in Thai cuisine? You just have to try these dishes when visiting Thailand! Your holiday in Thailand just can't be complete until you have sampled items off the beaten track of pad thai.

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A Guide to Buddhist Temples in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai, Thailand, is the prime destination for travelers looking to experience Thai culture and Buddhism: it is home to over three hundred temples that are not only religious centers but cultural...

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A Guide to Chiang Mai, Cultural Capital of Thailand

Chiang Mai: cultural capital of northern Thailand, a city rich with history, arts, and crafts. It brings the perfect combination of famous hospitality, countless tourist attractions, a safe and...

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What to Pack When Traveling to Thailand

You're planning a trip to Thailand but aren't sure how to prepare. Assuming your climate is radically different from that of the Land of Smiles, you are going to want these items packed neatly in your...

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Shopping Malls in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai isn't just for cultural immersion, temples and elephant camps: want a little more glitz and glamour? The cultural capital of northern Thailand also offers a range of shopping malls and...

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Chiang Mai Handicraft and Creative Decor at Baan Tawai

Chiang Mai is a city of artists: no traveler can doubt this after having stepped into one of the many handicraft centers located throughout the provinces, where there are flowing abundances of...

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Chiang Mai Medical - Hospitals in the City

Chiang Mai, Thailand, is one of the most attractive destinations for medical tourism due to cultural disposition toward friendliness, relatively low costs, and high standards. Prominent hospitals are...

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Places to Eat in Chiang Mai - Top 3 Restaurants for Authentic Thai

Are you in Chiang Mai, looking for great Thai food to eat, but not sure where to start and the guidebooks only show you the eateries that pay the most for advertisements? Do you look for food that is...

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Religions of Thailand

Spending a holiday in Thailand? Here's a primer on Thai multiculturalism and religions to shield yourself from culture shock when you see mosques side by side with Buddhist temples.

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Hill Tribes of Chiang Mai - Karen, Lisu, Hmong

Northern Thailand is known for its population of native hill tribes which, much like the Native Americans of the United States, are an ethnic minority that's slowly being integrated into the dominant...

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Recommended Chinese Restaurants in Chiang Mai

Chinese-Thai integration has always been fantastic throughout the history of Thailand, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the proliferation of Chinese restaurants in Chiang Mai! Find out where to...

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Buying iPads, Smartphones and Electronics in Chiang Mai

In Chiang Mai but need to sate your gadget lust? Looking for an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch? Need a new Android handset or Honeycomb tablet? Here is a guide on where these items are readily available in...

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Losing Weight with Thai Cuisine: Low-Carb and Delicious

Have you ever noticed how, on average, the Thai are remarkably slim? This is because their diet is extremely healthy, being afflicted with very little butter, cream, and dairy products. Follow a diet...

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What to Eat in Chiang Mai - Regional Dishes of Northern Thailand

Did you know that each part of Thailand has its own distinct cuisine? Six traditional dishes of Northern Thailand you can't miss when traveling to Chiang Mai: complete with a listing of ingredients to...

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Unlocked iPhones and Android Smartphones in Thailand

Traveling to Thailand and thinking of cheap gadgets? Look no further! Quality budget Android phones and gadgets await, as well as unlocked iPhones.

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Wedding Tourism in Chiang Mai - Party on a Budget in Thailand

In the United States of America, the average cost is over $24,000 per wedding, an average that’s somewhat skewed by big-name and celebrity events: but even setting that aside a quick search will tell...

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Chiang Mai's Hidden Gem - Tweechol Botanical Garden

When you come to Chiang Mai you will hear plenty about the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden or the Rajapreuk Royal Flora Garden: what you may not have discovered, however, is the hidden gem called the...

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Chiang Mai - Organic and Health Food Shops, Restaurants and Cafes

Have you recently moved to Chiang Mai, are you planning to move there, or are you just planning a trip to this cultural capital of northern Thailand? Are you worried that you will have to pause your...

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