Monk Initiation Ceremony

Our relationship with Chiang Mai has changed. We are no longer exploring this exotic city, known as Thailand’s “rose of the north”. We are saying goodbye. We are retracing.

14 years ago

Bombed By Bureaucracy

Our family holiday plans are in tatters. Darling Man’s Schengen visa application was rejected. We don’t quite know what to do next. There was a note stuck to Darling.

14 years ago

Best Laid Plans …

As an Australian, I take it for granted that I can travel anywhere in the world that tickles my fancy. Sure, I might need to get a visa. But.

14 years ago

Bum Conundrum

Chiang Mai’s wats are funny old places. Many of the riverfront wats have kayaks for hire. Most have an assortment of lounging cats and dogs. As you can see,.

14 years ago

Wat Umong, Chiang Mai’s Adventure Temple

Wat Umong has got to be the best boy’s own and girl’s own adventure temple in Chiang Mai. It’s got everything an adventurous kid could want – tunnels, jungle,.

14 years ago

Review: Easytobook.com

Our stay in Chiang Mai is, sadly, drawing to a close and I am spending a lot of time researching our next adventure, our crazy budget tour of Europe..

14 years ago

Tooth Bomb

The time bomb in my mouth finally exploded. For more than 20 years I’d been warned this could happen and urged to take action. But for more than 20.

14 years ago

International Street Food Festival: More Unexpected Eats

You don’t have to be Indiana Jones to be an adventurer – just about anyone can embark on an eating adventure. Sometimes the adventure can be eating something you.

14 years ago