Tag: northern thailand
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Gracie’s Guide to 3+ Best National Parks in Thailand
Did you know that Thailand has some INCREDIBLE national parks? I never thought much about it until I moved to Chiang Mai two years ago. The best national parks in Thailand reveal so much raw beauty, and I’ve been lucky enough to experience three of the best: Doi Inthanon in the north, Khao Sok in…
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How to travel Thailand on a budget: 5 useful tips & tricks
I’ve lived in Chiang Mai for over two years so I’d say I’ve learned how to travel Thailand on a budget. Though it is a very affordable country coming from places like the USA, there are still many tips and tricks on how to budget travel this beautiful country. But traveling on a budget doesn’t…
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Gracie’s Guide to 5+ Underrated Hidden Gems in Thailand
Looking to experience a side of Thailand that most travelers miss? Gracie’s Guide to 5+ Underrated Hidden Gems in Thailand will take you off the well-known path and introduce you to some of the country’s best-kept secrets, mountains in the north and beaches in the south. I should know all the best hidden gems since…
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Gracie’s Guide to One Perfect Day in Chiang Mai
I was recently thinking about what I’d do on one perfect day in Chiang Mai. I’ve lived here for over two years and have found sooooo many hidden gems within the province. However, a few certain things stick out from the rest. If I had an open day in Chiang Mai, this is what I…
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Gracie’s Guide to Phu Chi Fa: Beautiful Northern Thailand
Phu Chi Fa is a hidden gem in northern Thailand. Have you heard of it? Probably not. My guide to Phu Chi Fa is one meant for travelers with a robust sense of adventure … Phu Chi Fa is in the middle of a mountainous region far away from a big city. It’s bordering Laos,…
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7+ Beautiful Waterfall Hikes in Chiang Mai, Thailand
The waterfall hikes in Chiang Mai are next-level. If you’re visiting the jewel of northern Thailand then you definitely want to get your butt into the jungle. Exploring waterfalls is one of my favorite ways to connect with nature and feel the spirituality of Thailand. Once you take a dip in a Chiang Mai waterfall,…
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Gracie’s Guide to Chiang Dao: A Hidden Gem in the North of Thailand! (2023)
After living in Chiang Mai for the past year, I can say with confidence that Chiang Dao is the next best town to visit in Northern Thailand. What about Pai? For me, I prefer Chiang Dao’s authenticity over Pai’s backpacker craziness. Don’t get me wrong, Pai is beautiful, but Chiang Dao has natural beauty, plus…
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Gracie’s Guide to Pai, Thailand: A Hippie’s Haven
Pai, Thailand. A hippie’s haven. A backpacker’s paradise. A vegan’s bliss. Pai is a gorgeous, sleepy mountain town ~3 hours north of Chiang Mai. Okay, let’s get one thing straight. Pai is not authentic Thailand. Yes, it’s technically in Thailand. Yes, it’s absolutely beautiful up in the mountains. Yes, some Thai people live there. But…