Jul 26 2011
Pronounced jedee not jedi, so if you’re after a Star Wars-related post you’re going to be disappointed! Walking or riding around Chiang Mai you can’t help but notice these isolated, old brick stupas — or chedis as they call them in these parts — liberally scattered around town. They’re found in the old city, around … read the full post
May 03 2011
Temple of the Four Buddha Footprints, or Wat Pra Prabat Si Roy in Thai, is a remote and spectacular forest temple located in Mae Rim’s Salouang district and the subject for today’s see and do post for Chiang Mai. . Though it’s a highly prestigious and popular temple among Thais, very few foreigners make it … read the full post
Feb 22 2011
Definitely one of Chiang Mai’s most unusual and interesting temples, Wat Umong, (or ‘tunnel temple’ – umong meaning tunnel in Thai), is set in forested grounds near the foot of Doi Suthep. An artificial earth mound in the temple grounds covers a series of underground passageways whose purpose has never really been explained but which … read the full post
