Shopping in Chiang Mai? Let’s go with Marisa!

Shopping is a big deal in Chiang Mai. From the incredible Sunday Night Walking Street to the traditional handicrafts in the San Kamphaeng district, trendy Nimmanhaemin boutiques and brand names of Central Festival shopping mall, Chiang Mai has a lot to offer. Second only to Bangkok when it comes to shopping, Chiang Mai is the…

Dear Luxury Hotels of Thailand, I have some ideas for you…..

In the last two years, I have stayed in some of the most stunning and sought-after hotels and resorts in Thailand, ranging from small boutique properties with private beaches to large luxury chain hotels complete with resident elephants. What have I found at each property? Impeccable rooms incorporating Thai and Lanna design, properties attempting to…

A little Map of Memories

We all have that special place that brings back beautiful memories. For some that’s walking around the streets of Paris with a loved one, for others it’s exploring a crazy Asian city by scooter or by foot, marveling at the skyscrapers in Tokyo or getting lost along little alleys in Venice. Those memories make us…