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Thursday 24 August 2017

How to explore The Best of Everything in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Elaborately decorated dragons at a temple (wat) in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Chiang Mai, Thailand is one of the few cities in the world that I have found endlessly livable. I loved the year I spent living as an expat and enjoying the culture, food, and history. I spent a fair bit of my time glued to my computer — I work as a I travel and have for years continued freelance consulting. But with a year, I explored plenty of this pretty city and found many favorite spots I would return to time and again. Some of the spots mentioned here are in all the guidebooks — they’re there for a reason! But other spots are local haunts known to the expat community (and now you!)

This page shares all of my favorite places, photos, tips and recommendations. In many cases, after several emails from friends asking for tips, I decided to collect all these emailed insider tips into one spot. If you’re thinking of living in Chiang Mai for a few months, or a few years, I also have a wildly popular cost of living breakdown for Thailand, as well as other popular expat spots. I also have a Thailand Travel Guide, it has everything you should know before you visit. For this city guide, it’s far from comprehensive, but rather a “getting started” guide for visitors to town. Below you’ll find: a selection of my favorite vegetarian eats around town; the sights, temples and markets you shouldn’t miss; places to stay; and the more popular (and ethical) of the day-trips around Chiang Mai.

Wats (Temples)Plan on dedicating at least a day to exploring the temples around Chiang Mai. This region of Thailand has the densest concentration of wats in the entire country — there’s a lot to see. Rent a bike from any of the local vendors in the backpacker area of town (Northwest corner inside the moat). Then explore Chiang Mai by winding your bike through the narrow lanes and back alleys and into all the nooks and crannies holding temples, statues, buddhas, dragons, and more. There are a lot of Wats. Pick a few, wake up early, and visit before it gets too hot and crowded. My four favorites, listed here, are all must-visits and have unique aspects that make them distinct among the city’s many options. ...... keep reading ...... http://bit.ly/2w884qq

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Saturday 5 August 2017

Alentejo , Portugal is the best garden to discover

Share By Nick Munday
Covering around a third of Portugal, Alentejo offers a smooth transition from the hustle and bustle of Lisbon through to the glorious holiday resorts of the Algarve in the South. Affectionately labelled the ‘Garden of Portugal’, Alentejo is a diverse landscape of wildflower meadows, verdant vineyards and dense cork forests. The boundaries of this region are fringed by 100km of protected coastline in the West and the granite foothills of the Serra de Sao Mamede Mountain Range in the East. Together with medieval castles and stately mansions, picturesque rural hamlets reveal a rich and fascinating history and are definitely worthy of exploration.

Wine routes

The art of wine-making is a source of pride for residents of Alentejo, and it’s no surprise why Alentejan wines have earned a reputation for being some of the best in Europe. Whether you like your reds or your whites, there is a glass (or a bottle) for you, and what better way to discover it than taking a tour of a vineyard or winery? Many vineyards host wine tasting tours and visitors can come to sample the local variety and learn about the local wines over dinner. While there are countless estates that offer this service, Quinta do Carmo near Estremoz and Adega Major in Serra de Sao Mamede come highly recommended. While it is said Alentejan wines are young and full of exuberance, they are best enjoyed slow, and the same can be said for holidays in Alentejo. ........ keep reading ........... http://bit.ly/2v09wLd