We stayed in an apartment near the Warorot Market. This area was popular with long-term ex-pats (people from other countries who are currently living in a foreign country). We met several people from the US, United Kingdom, and France who are living in Chiang Mai. They were most helpful when we were trying to get … Continue reading Thailand, Chiang Mai -The Warorot Market Area
Thailand – Chiang Mai – Historic District
This city, founded in 1296, is in the north near the highest mountains of Thailand. It is the capital of the Chiang Mai province. The city was fortified with a moat and defensive wall due to threats from the neighboring country of Burma (now known as Myanmar) and the spread of the Mongol Empire. … Continue reading Thailand – Chiang Mai – Historic District
The Train to Chiang Mai, Thailand
The approximate route we took from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai by train. It has been exactly a year and 2 months since we returned from our eight week tour of Southeast Asia and as you will note, I am woefully behind on my blog! I will continue to "plug away" at posting until I get … Continue reading The Train to Chiang Mai, Thailand