We’re going to the zoo, zoo, zoo!

The Chiang Mai Zoo was really impressive–beautiful grounds just outside the old city that will take us another visit or two to traverse entirely, animals in good condition with adequate room to roam and great thai food (of course).  Sorry, Kathmandu Zoo, yours just didn’t compare!  The big attraction here in CM are the pandas […]

Chiang Mai Flower Festival

We really enjoyed the annual Flower Festival this past weekend–Nate said it kind of reminded him of the Rose Bowl parade, but with less crowds, no security, and chill and relaxed Thai people.  Eliza was enthralled with the beautiful flower floats with contestants from various regions vying to be crowned ‘Miss Chiang Mai’.  Marching bands […]

It’s Easy Livin’ in Chiang Mai

We’ve only been in Chiang Mai for about two weeks now but we settled in so quickly that it feels like we’ve been here much longer.  This northern Thai city is definitely the most Westernized, clean and touristic place we’ve been to so far on this trip, which explains all the expats wandering about.  This […]