2 articles
15 April 2026
thailandChiang Mai Elephant Sanctuaries: How to Find the Ethical Ones
Chiang Mai has dozens of elephant camps. Only a handful prioritize animal welfare. Here's how to tell the difference and what to expect at the better ones.
Henrik Vinter
19 January 2026
thailandChiang Mai for First-Timers: What the City Is Actually Like
Chiang Mai's old city centre holds 130,000 people — Bangkok fits that many into a single district. The difference registers immediately: the moat-enclosed medieval core is walkable in 30 minutes, the major temples operate without the crowding of their Bangkok counterparts, and the surrounding mountains fundamentally alter the landscape. A 1.5-hour flight from Bangkok costs €30 on AirAsia, making Chiang Mai the practical reset point for travellers who want to see Thailand beyond metropolitan sprawl.
Henrik Vinter