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Follow this journey through Chiang Mai, Pai, and the famous islands!
THAILAND HIGHLIGHTS
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THINGS TO DO
Places to check out Nearby:
Pai
Phuket
Bangkok
Islands- There are many to visit and you can't go wrong with island life. I wanted more of a secluded experience so I visited Koh Phi Phi on a private side and then island hopped to various islands
Other Things to Do:
Climb up the Sticky Waterfall! Yes, it is an actual waterfall you can literally climb up and it is so much fun!
Visit and Ethical Elephant Sanctuary- I fell in love!! One of my top experiences all year!!
Take a Muay Thai boxing class and then attend a live match in the evening! It's a cool experience to see your professional coaches in action!
Do Inthalon Temple and pick a few trails to hike nearby! (There are waterfalls to see too)!
Explore temples! There are soo many!!
Lots of hiking with beautiful views!
Definitely check out the weekend markets! There is a ton of shopping! You'll find handmade and good quality clothing, jewelry, etc, as well as local foods to try!
FOOD & DRINKS
Must Try Favorites
There are fresh fruit stands and markets everywhere! Go and try the food! I promise you won't be disappointed!
Thai Tea is also a must!
Khao Soi
Hand cut egg noodles in a coconut milk curry soup base. Toppings include fried noodles, lime, shallot and pickled cabbage.
Som Tam
Spicy, salty, sweet and sour papaya salad.
Sai Ua
Pork sausage seasoned with spice and herbs
Cha Nom Yen (Thai Tea)
Iced Thai milk tea. Try the original brand, Cha Tra Mue.
Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiaw
Fermented rice noodles served in curry with minced pork and chicken-blood cubes.
Mango Rice
Is a traditional Thai dessert made with glutinous rice, fresh mango and coconut milk.
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BASICS TO KNOW
Travel + Leisure recently named Chiang Mai the best city in Asia and second best in the world, thanks to its relaxed atmosphere, good food, and historical significance.
Land of Smiles- A smile is often used for many different emotions. It may be an apology, a thank-you, a greeting, or to show embarrassment. Smile!
Temples everywhere!! Go see them especially ones that include hikes!
Do bargain in the green market, explore the Old Town and meet friends for a coffee like a proper Dalmatian - for hours. Go on the walking tour of the Old City. Sit by the beach, bring drinks and a guitar and make your friends sing along.
Do Not drink tap water.
Take your shoes off indoors. This is not necessary for restaurants, but inside homes and some stores, you may need to remove your shoes. Be sure to look if there are shoes outside before entering to find out if you have to or not.
Tuktuks are the quintessential Thai transportation experience. If you can get past the car fumes, they’ll give you a reliable and efficient ride through traffic. Just make sure the driver knows a nearby landmark, since maps aren’t always enough. Haggle a price beforehand. From our accommodation, it should be around 50 THB to the Brick or 80-100 THB to Old Town
Alcohol Laws & Restrictions
Do not drink in public. Most places only sell alcohol between the hours of 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-24:00, except registered bars/restaurants/clubs and international airports. Do not promote alcohol consumption on any social media as it is illegal in Thailand (i.e. posting a bottle of alcohol with its name and mentioning how good it is).