Only an hour’s drive north of Chiang Mai, this award-winning eco-lodge is a sanctuary for the fascinating Lisu tribal group and features 24 comfortable rooms in traditional hilltribe pavilions with thatched roofs, bamboo walls and floor mats. Members of the Lisu staff the rustic lodge and the project has helped the community retain its cultural […]
Read full post...Along the borders of Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand and China, there are dozens of mountain-dwelling semi-nomadic people collectively known as ‘hilltribes’. Although they do share an elevated lifestyle, these colorful communities actually represent a diverse myriad of languages, cultures and belief systems.
The Akha, one complex hilltribe group in the region, are closely related to the […]
Far in the north of Thailand in the heart of the notorious Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai province is a undeveloped haven of lush, undulating landscapes, ethnic minorities and excellent museums and natural attractions and the perfect setting for a northern Thai escape!
Formerly a major opium-growing region, the town itself is set on the banks of […]
Winter is leaving, yet you may not leave it behind. Late February until beginning April is still the perfect period to take a laid back vacation to the north of Thailand. Especially Mae Hong Son, the year round travel destination. Dubbed the Thai Switzerland because of its mountainous geography and cool weather throughout the year, […]
Read full post...At a first glance you may think the topic “Dining with a Conscience” here is all about health foods and how they are environmentally or eco-responsible. Many restaurants today prepare and serve you meals with a more awareness in improving the world or societies’ health and environment. “Enjoy your meal, but think about what you’re […]
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