Lunch in a garden in Thailand
Traveling through the rice fields again, Chris takes us to a lovely rural restaurant for a delicious late lunch. The grounds are awash with tropical flowers. The lunch is set up in a pavilion at Read More …
Hill Tribe villages in northern Thailand
We are to visit two adjoining hill tribe villages today – one belonging to the Akha and the other to the Yao (Mien). The villages are located along a dirt track, so at Mae Chan Read More …
Back to the flower show in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chris arranged for another afternoon of factory tours — silk and woodcarving this time , but we’re ready to return to the flower show.Once inside the entrance, I am again amazed by the super-sized mix Read More …
Bai Orchid Farm, Chiang Mai, Thailand
. . . then visit a beautiful orchid farm to see how these lovely and prized plants are expertly and artistically cultivated. Soon we are back on the road. I never tire of watching the Read More …
Elephant Camp, Chiang Mai, Thailand
This morning you will visit an elephant camp for a first-hand look at the important role elephants have played in every aspect of Thai life, from ceremonial purposes to warfare, transportation and farming. See a Read More …
Orchids and more orchids in Chiang Mai, Thailand
We were supposed to be back at the hotel and free to tour on our own this afternoon, but Chris has offered to take us all to the tourist “factories” (umbrella factory, lacquer, silk painting, Read More …
Wat Suan Dok, Chiang Mai, Thailand
We head back into Chiang Mai for a tour of Wat Suan Dok. As we pull into the parking lot the nearby yard filled with small, elaborately carved marble mausoleums (looking like something dropped here Read More …
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Thailand
This morning you’ll visit some of the most interesting temples found in town. Then travel high into the mountains, to Wat Doi Suthep, one of the most revered temples in all Thailand, with its famous Read More …
In the Market and Chinatown, Chiang Mai, Thailand
As we continue our tour, Chris leads us into a flower market. The festival of Loy Krathong has just passed and the market is still filled with intricate floral arrangements. These are crowned with candles. Read More …
Arrival in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Late morning arrival in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second largest city often called “Rose of the North” for the abundance of flowers that thrive in its cooler mountain climate. Meet your Tour Director who will assist Read More …