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Luxury activities
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Chiang Mai, Thailand |
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($38.47 per day)
Affordable (between US$25 and US$50 per day)
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| 6 entries for Chiang Mai Thailand | |
There was a big thunderstorm yesterday night, followed by the first rain of 2019 in Northern Thailand. Rain means cooler days, which is great news. However, rain might also cause a giant tree 🌳 to block the road for more than one hour. Quite an experience!
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Gifts and souvenirs
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Donation to Tam Wua Buddhist Monastery |
฿1,000.00
$28.82
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Intercity transport
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Shuttle to Pai |
฿100.00
$2.88
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Food
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Lunch at "Lux Pai" |
฿100.00
$2.88
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Food
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Coffee and pastry at "Red Bike" |
฿145.00
$4.18
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Intercity transport
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Van to Chiang Mai |
฿150.00
$4.32
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Urban transport
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Songthaew (semi-private taxi) to hostel |
฿30.00
$0.86
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Food
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Khao Soi at "Kao Soi Fueng Fah" |
฿50.00
$1.44
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Others
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Haircut at "Skill Barber" |
฿400.00
$11.53
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Food
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Mango sticky rice at "Coconut Shell" |
฿50.00
$1.44
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Accomodation
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The Living Place 2 Hostel |
฿120.00
$3.46
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| TOTAL | ฿2,145.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $61.82 |
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
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Food
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Coffee at "Into The Woods" |
฿75.00
$2.16
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Food
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Coffee at "Akha Ama Coffee" |
฿60.00
$1.73
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Food
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Minced pork basil at "Siri Wattana Market" |
฿45.00
$1.30
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Food
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Sweet snacks at "Siri Wattana Market" |
฿30.00
$0.86
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Food
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Savory snacks at "Siri Wattana Market" |
฿20.00
$0.58
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Urban transport
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Songthaew (semi-private taxi) to hostel |
฿30.00
$0.86
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Urban transport
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Songthaew to bus terminal |
฿50.00
$1.44
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Intercity transport
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Bus to Pai |
฿150.00
$4.32
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Food
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Dinner (street food) |
฿260.00
$7.49
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Alcohol
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Beers |
฿270.00
$7.78
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Accomodation
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Canary Guesthouse |
฿140.00
$4.03
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| TOTAL | ฿1,130.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $32.57 |
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
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Breakfast (incl. in hostel) |
฿0.00
$0.00
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Luxury activities
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Elephant sanctuary at "Elephant Trails" |
฿2,500.00
$72.05
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Food
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Khao Soi at "Khao Soi Muslim Noodles" |
฿70.00
$2.02
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Food
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Coffee and pastry at "Khagee" |
฿295.00
$8.50
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Groceries
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Toiletry restock |
฿70.00
$2.02
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Food
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Dinner at "Chiang Mai Night Bazaar" |
฿134.00
$3.86
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Accomodation
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D-Well Hostel |
฿290.00
$8.36
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| TOTAL | ฿3,359.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $96.81 |
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
$2.59
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Food
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Rice sweet |
฿10.00
$0.29
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Groceries
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Toiletry restock |
฿65.50
$1.89
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Tourist attractions
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Entrance fee to "Wat Buppharam" |
฿20.00
$0.58
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Food
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Iced coffee |
฿60.00
$1.73
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Food
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Lunch at "Coconut Shell" |
฿100.00
$2.88
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Food
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Snacks at "Pratu Chiang Mai Night Market" |
฿130.00
$3.75
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Accomodation
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D-Well Hostel |
฿290.00
$8.36
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| TOTAL | ฿765.50 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $22.06 |
Chaing Mai is full of Buddhist temples or "Wats". Each of them has something that makes them unique, but "Wat Phra That Doi Sethup" might be the prettiest I've ever visited. Located at the top of a mountain, it's best visited at night, when the lighting makes the gold shine even more. Plus, you have a beautiful view of the city.
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Food
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Breakfast at "Warorot Market" |
฿24.00
$0.69
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Food
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Coffee at "Ristr8to" |
฿88.00
$2.54
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Food
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Lunch at "Chan Chao Khaosoy" |
฿105.00
$3.03
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Tourist attractions
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Private temple tour (shared) |
฿667.00
$19.22
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Tourist attractions
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Entrance fee to "Wat Suan Dok" |
฿20.00
$0.58
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Food
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Coconut pancakes |
฿20.00
$0.58
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Tourist attractions
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Entrance fee to "Wat Phra That Doi Suthep" |
฿30.00
$0.86
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Groceries
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Bottled water |
฿10.00
$0.29
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Entertainment
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Massage (1h) at "Blind" |
฿300.00
$8.65
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Food
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Dinner at "Kebab House Indian Food" |
฿175.00
$5.04
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Accomodation
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Stamps Backpackers Hostel |
฿260.00
$7.49
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| TOTAL | ฿1,699.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $48.97 |
Back in Thailand! Now I'll be doing the north, that I skipped on my previous visit. I'll also be spending some days with 2 old friends. After constantly meeting so many new people, it feels awesome to have familiar faces to talk to.
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Urban transport
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Taxi to hostel |
฿179.00
$5.16
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Food
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Breakfast at "Huen Phen" |
฿80.00
$2.31
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Tourist attractions
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Entrance fee to "Wat Chedi Luang" |
฿40.00
$1.15
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Groceries
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Bottled water (x2) |
฿25.00
$0.72
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Tourist attractions
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Entrance to "Wat Prah Singh" |
฿20.00
$0.58
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Food
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Lunch at "SP Chicken" |
฿140.00
$4.03
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Food
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Mango sticky rice (street food) |
฿60.00
$1.73
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|
Food
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Dinner at "Coconut Shell" |
฿100.00
$2.88
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Food
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Savory snack at "Night Market" |
฿30.00
$0.86
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Accomodation
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Stamps Backpackers Hostel |
฿260.00
$7.49
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| TOTAL | ฿934.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $26.92 |
