Archive for the tag 'Somphet'

Jun 07 2012

Walking Chiang Mai: the east side

Published by under Hiking and walks

Having reached Sri Phum corner on our last Chiang Mai city walk and continuing in our auspicious clockwise direction, we’re going right into the thick of the action with a stroll along the old city’s eastern wall and moat. This takes us past the old backpacker area of Somphet, Tha Pae Gate — Chiang Mai’s … read the full post

Nov 18 2011

Blue House: A great guesthouse in Chiang Mai

Published by under Accommodation

One of our clear budget accommodation favourites in Chiang Mai is the aptly named, to give it its full title, Chiang Mai Blue House. Being a pleasant shade of blue, full of lush plants and attractive wooden and bamboo furniture, it’s also one of the most photogenic. Blue House consists of a three-storey, L-shaped building … read the full post

Jul 08 2011

Chiang Mai’s best place for breakfast?

Published by under Food

The Blue Diamond health-food cafe in Chiang Mai‘s old town is hugely popular with expats, locals and tourists and has a reputation for being perhaps the best Western breakfast spot in town. It is actually open all day — 07:00  to 21:00 — so it’s a lunch, afternoon tea or dinner option as well, with … read the full post