| Days traveling: | |
| Average per day: | |
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excluding
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Flights
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Luxury activities
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Thailand |
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$
$
$
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($32.45 per day)
Affordable (between US$25 and US$50 per day)
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| 35 entries for Thailand | |
I couldn't leave Pai without visiting the Tham Lod Cave, which had been recommended to me several times. You go into the cave accompanied by a local guide who shows you the different rock formations. A tour in a (very precarious) bamboo raft was also included, which was definitely the highlight of the visit for me.
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Food
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Breakfast |
฿27.00
$0.73
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|
Groceries
|
Bottled water (x2) |
฿34.00
$0.92
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Tourist attractions
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Tour to "Tham Lod Cave" (lunch included) |
฿450.00
$12.21
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Food
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Snacks |
฿40.00
$1.09
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Intercity transport
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Bus to Wat Pa Tam Wua (Buddhist monastery) |
฿100.00
$2.71
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| TOTAL | ฿651.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $17.67 |
Today I went on a full-day tour that covered most of the touristy stuff around Pai. Because we're on the dry season, some of the destinations where pretty underwhelming: the waterfall had no water, and the rice fields were just dirt fields. However the hot springs were a nice surprise (they weren't so hot) and the Pai Canyon was amazing for sunset.
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Food
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Breakfast at "Canary Guesthouse" |
฿125.00
$3.39
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|
Groceries
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Bottled water (x4) |
฿64.00
$1.74
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Tourist attractions
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Full-day tour (lunch included) |
฿500.00
$13.57
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|
Food
|
Savory snacks at "Pai Night Market" |
฿20.00
$0.54
|
|
Food
|
Khao Soi at "Pai Night Market" |
฿50.00
$1.36
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|
Food
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Fruit at "Pai Night Market" |
฿30.00
$0.81
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Accomodation
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Canary Guesthouse |
฿140.00
$3.80
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| TOTAL | ฿929.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $25.22 |
Today might have been my laziest day so far. I spent most it just lounging at the hostel, doing some writing, catching up with some errands, and working on the website (link in bio, check it out!).
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Food
|
Breakfast at "Canary Guesthouse" |
฿125.00
$3.39
|
|
Groceries
|
Bottled water |
฿13.00
$0.35
|
|
Food
|
Savory snacks at "Pai Night Market" |
฿30.00
$0.81
|
|
Food
|
Khao Soi at "Pai Night Market" |
฿50.00
$1.36
|
|
Food
|
Mango smoothie |
฿50.00
$1.36
|
|
Alcohol
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Cocktail |
฿50.00
$1.36
|
|
Accomodation
|
Canary Guesthouse |
฿140.00
$3.80
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| TOTAL | ฿458.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $12.43 |
Pai was described to me as a small town with island vibes, just without the beach. Confusing description, I thought, but now that I'm here, I totally get what they meant. There's not much to do in Pai, so time seems almost not-existent. Most people just chill, going from the pool to the bar, and then back to the pool.
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Food
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Breakfast at "Big's Little Cafe" |
฿130.00
$3.53
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|
Groceries
|
Bottled water (x3) |
฿40.00
$1.09
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Others
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Pen |
฿10.00
$0.27
|
|
Food
|
Lunch at "Pen's Kitchen" |
฿90.00
$2.44
|
|
Entertainment
|
Entrance fee to "Fluid Swimming Pool" |
฿80.00
$2.17
|
|
Groceries
|
Toiletry restock |
฿52.00
$1.41
|
|
Food
|
Mango sticky rice |
฿30.00
$0.81
|
|
Food
|
Savory snacks at "Pai Night Market" |
฿20.00
$0.54
|
|
Accomodation
|
Canary Guesthouse |
฿140.00
$3.80
|
| TOTAL | ฿592.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $16.07 |
Chiang Mai's Old City is a perfect 1.6km (1mi) square, surrounded by a moat wall, although little of the wall still remains. After spending a day mostly eating and drinking coffee, I took my evening bus to my next destination: the small town of Pai.
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Food
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Breakfast (incl. in hostel) |
฿0.00
$0.00
|
|
Food
|
Coffee at "Into The Woods" |
฿75.00
$2.04
|
|
Food
|
Coffee at "Akha Ama Coffee" |
฿60.00
$1.63
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|
Food
|
Minced pork basil at "Siri Wattana Market" |
฿45.00
$1.22
|
|
Food
|
Sweet snacks at "Siri Wattana Market" |
฿30.00
$0.81
|
|
Food
|
Savory snacks at "Siri Wattana Market" |
฿20.00
$0.54
|
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Urban transport
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Songthaew (semi-private taxi) to hostel |
฿30.00
$0.81
|
|
Urban transport
|
Songthaew to bus terminal |
฿50.00
$1.36
|
|
Intercity transport
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Bus to Pai |
฿150.00
$4.07
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Food
|
Dinner (street food) |
฿260.00
$7.06
|
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Alcohol
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Beers |
฿270.00
$7.33
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Accomodation
|
Canary Guesthouse |
฿140.00
$3.80
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| TOTAL | ฿1,130.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $30.67 |
There are hundreds of Elephant Sanctuaries in Chiang Mai, however several of them don't get even close to the definition of the word. After lots of research I found @elephantnaturepark, which not only rescues and homes dozens of elephants, but also works with local businesses to convince them to stop elephant riding and to become elephant sanctuaries. I spent my day feeding, walking, bathing, and playing in the mud with these gigantic and beautiful creatures. Definitely one of the best days of my trip so far 🐘.
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Food
|
Breakfast (incl. in hostel) |
฿0.00
$0.00
|
|
Luxury activities
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Elephant sanctuary at "Elephant Trails" |
฿2,500.00
$67.86
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Food
|
Khao Soi at "Khao Soi Muslim Noodles" |
฿70.00
$1.90
|
|
Food
|
Coffee and pastry at "Khagee" |
฿295.00
$8.01
|
|
Groceries
|
Toiletry restock |
฿70.00
$1.90
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|
Food
|
Dinner at "Chiang Mai Night Bazaar" |
฿134.00
$3.64
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Accomodation
|
D-Well Hostel |
฿290.00
$7.87
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| TOTAL | ฿3,359.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $91.18 |
Street food markets are the soul of Asian food culture. A trip to southeast Asia is not complete without a visit to a local food market. Try a bit of everything: exotic fruits, spicy dishes, local desserts, etc. A strong stomach is recommended.
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Food
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Breakfast at "Kiet Ocha Khao Man Kai" |
฿90.00
$2.44
|
|
Food
|
Rice sweet |
฿10.00
$0.27
|
|
Groceries
|
Toiletry restock |
฿65.50
$1.78
|
|
Tourist attractions
|
Entrance fee to "Wat Buppharam" |
฿20.00
$0.54
|
|
Food
|
Iced coffee |
฿60.00
$1.63
|
|
Food
|
Lunch at "Coconut Shell" |
฿100.00
$2.71
|
|
Food
|
Snacks at "Pratu Chiang Mai Night Market" |
฿130.00
$3.53
|
|
Accomodation
|
D-Well Hostel |
฿290.00
$7.87
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| TOTAL | ฿765.50 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $20.78 |