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  • Chiang Mai’s Annual Flower Festival Parade

    Chiang Mai’s Annual Flower Festival Parade

    Chiang Mai’s Annual Flower Festival Parade…   Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday. Chiang Mai’s annual flower fest is history for this year. This weekend we will be celebrating Chinese New Year. Chiang Mai is home to many Chinese, and there will be lots of festivities to ring in the year of the…

  • The Exciting Spectacle of the Ypapanti Festival

    The Exciting Spectacle of the Ypapanti Festival

    Southern Europe is home to some of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, thanks mainly to the region’s exceptional climate, laid-back nature and historic landmarks. From the Algarve in Portugal to the Turquoise Coast of Turkey, the visitor will find a whole host of beautiful beaches, secluded coves and lively towns in which to relax,…

  • Chiang Mai’s Annual Flower Festival — Flowers, Flowers Everywhere

    Chiang Mai’s Annual Flower Festival — Flowers, Flowers Everywhere

    As I caught sight of the flower stalls cheerfully lining the street in front of Chiang Mai’s Buak Hat Park, I wondered why I had thought that maybe this years festival wouldn’t hold a lot of appeal to me. We all know the saying “familiarity builds contempt”, and after all, this will be my 5th…

  • Travel Photo Thursday — January 31st, 2013 — Chiang Mai’s Fabulous Felines

    Travel Photo Thursday — January 31st, 2013 — Chiang Mai’s Fabulous Felines

    Welcome to  Travel Photo Thursday and the last day of January.  The weather here in Chiang Mai has taken a bit of turn. We had quite a violent rain storm last night, and most of the old city lost power for several hours. Not comforting when you are walking down small lanes with no lights!…