There’s nothing like the street markets in Thailand, especially at night when the cities come to life. You can find anything and everything at these markets, from fresh seafood to tourist souvenirs, foot massages and Lady Boys. The markets are a total visual and olfactory assault. Not for the claustrophobic, either let yourself get swept […]
You really can’t visit every wat (temple) in Chiang Mai. There are so many of them. It would sort of be like petting every cat in Istanbul or buying a baguette at every boulangerie in Paris. Or, riding every cable car in San Francisco, popping into every church in Rome…you get the picture. There are […]
From Babar to Heffalump, children love them. Our fascination and affection for these majestic creatures seems to transcend childhood. We identify with them, recognizing their intelligence and admiring their memories. We are amused by their playfulness and moved by their capacity to grieve their dead. At our best, some of us are humbled that a […]
Chiang Mai is Bangkok on training wheels. Actually, the vibe here is completely different, sort of like comparing San Francisco to New York. I live in San Francisco so it’s understandable that Chiang Mai is more my speed. All the guide books warn against tuk tuks, the open-sided three wheelers that whizz through the streets […]
After Bhutan, I am so ready for this. The hotel has been curated so every nook and cranny offers a moment of aesthetic delight. From the design to service, it’s all very understated with a lot of smiles and traditional Thai greetings. Except for the tea service, which is over the top. I think I […]
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