by Samart Srisoda | 5 Apr 2023 | Chiang Mai, Festivals, Useful Information
Songkran in Chiang Mai is a mix of tradition and modernity. It is a time to pay respect to elders and visit temples, as well as a time to have fun and celebrate life.
by Samart Srisoda | 28 Oct 2019 | Blog, Festivals, Thailand
Every November, for a few days, the night sky and rivers in northern Thailand light up. Like enormous fireflies drifting into the distance, lanterns fill the visual field and the rivers are alight with tiny lights, adding to the dazzling effect.
by Samart Srisoda | 5 Jun 2016 | Doi Inthanon national park, Photos
Photos from a Two-day trek in Doi Inthanon at the beginning of June 2016 with a private group of four fun and adventurous guests from US. Guide: Mr. Boon, guide’s assistant: Dee, driver: Wasan
by Samart Srisoda | 2 Dec 2015 | Chiang Mai, Useful Information
With a steady demand for zip-lining adventures, zip-lining operators have been popping up like mushrooms after the rain in Chiang Mai area. Zip-lining is a great way to enjoy the beautiful green scenery in our area from high in the treetops while adrenaline rushes...
by Samart Srisoda | 20 Sep 2015 | About, Blog, Chiang Mai
Chae Son National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand Chae Son National Park covers a 700 square kilometre mountainous forest area at the meeting point of Chiang Mai and Lampang provinces. Mountains in the park form Pee Pan Nam mountain range with the highest mountain Doi...
by Samart Srisoda | 12 Aug 2014 | Chiang Mai, Useful Information |
One of the most frequently asked questions from our guests is: ‘When is the best time to come to northern Thailand?’ There is no straightforward answer, nearly every single month of the year has some pros and some cons for visitors. Furthermore it depends on what your...
by Samart Srisoda | 14 Jul 2014 | Chiang Mai, News
We are well into July and with it the rainy season. After the heat of the previous months, the rains bring a welcome relief for everyone, but they also play a much more important role in the northern Thailand. Rain forests become lush and full of life, everything is...
by Maria | 30 Nov 2012 | Blog, Chiang Mai, Festivals
A few nights ago, Samart who runs Next Step Thailand decided to host a party as part of the Loi Krathong festivities at his home in Chiang Mai, for all his volunteers and the local couchsurfing community. Loi Krathong (which translates as “floating...