• Posts Tagged ‘Chiang Mai’

    Sight-seeing in Chiang Mai

    by  • October 9, 2011 • Travel + Places • 2 Comments

    chiangmai-chedi luang7

    Our first stop in Chiang Mai was the Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, a Buddhist temple located 15 km from the city of Chiang Mai. It is a sacred site to many Thai people. The temple is said to have been founded in 1383 when the first chedi was built. Donation boxes for specific causes – there is even one for feeding the temple dogs....

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    Snacks from Chiang Mai

    by  • October 8, 2011 • Travel + Places • 0 Comments

    chiangmai-fried worms

    I was in Chiang Mai last weekend. While most of my travel buddies shopped for souvenirs, I stocked up on ‘junk food’ since my supply back home was running low. Here are some of the snacks I bought.        To my surprise, these fried worms are very tasty. I should’ve bought more.  

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