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River Rafting in Chiang Mai: 3 Day Trips Compared
Bamboo or white-water? 3 river day trips in Chiang Mai compared: prices, durations, what's included, and which one to pick based on your group.
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5 Days in Chiang Mai: A Balanced Itinerary by Locals
A 5-day Chiang Mai itinerary that doesn't rush you: 5 anchor moments instead of 15 tourist boxes. Temples, cooking class, ethical elephants, mountain.
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Best Time to Visit Chiang Mai: The Honest Month-by-Month Guide (2026)
The internet says "great year-round". The truth has nuance. Honest month-by-month verdict: when to go, when to avoid, and what to book in each.
Mae Kampong: The Slow Day Trip Alternative to Doi Inthanon (Chiang Mai)
Mae Kampong village 1h30 from Chiang Mai: the slow mountain day trip without tour buses. Coffee, waterfall, giant treehouse café. Honest guide.
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Doi Inthanon Day Trip from Chiang Mai: The Complete Guide (2026)
How to visit Thailand's highest peak without the rushed tour bus experience: 5 stops worth your time, 4 transport options, and what to skip.
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: The Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors (2026)
How to visit Doi Suthep without the tour bus crowds: when to go, what to see, and the two hidden temples on the same mountain.
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3 Days in Chiang Mai: A Slow Travel Itinerary for People Who Don't Want to Rush (2026)
A 3-day Chiang Mai itinerary built for slow travelers: temples, mountain village, cooking class, hidden temples. Times, prices, what to skip.
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Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries in Chiang Mai: How to Choose (And Which to Avoid) in 2026
The real difference between ethical and exploitative elephant camps in Chiang Mai. 7 red flags to spot, 4 sanctuaries we recommend, and what they cost.
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Top 10 Temples in Chiang Mai: A Local's Honest Guide (2026)
Chiang Mai has 300 temples. Here are the 10 worth your time, ranked by what they offer, plus etiquette and how to plan days without temple fatigue.
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Yoga in Chiang Mai: 5 Classes Worth Booking and Where to Slow Down (2026)
We tested 5 yoga classes in Chiang Mai: rooftop sunset, old town studios, private, aerial. Honest comparison with prices, levels, and how to choose.
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Cooking Classes in Chiang Mai: 5 Schools Tested and Our Honest Comparison (2026)
We tested 5 cooking classes in Chiang Mai over 2 years. Honest comparison: countryside immersion, farm half-day, vegan private, elephant combo, and which to choose.
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Dress Like Royalty for a Day : Chiang Mai's Best-Kept Photo Secret
A guide to the traditional Thai costume photoshoot experience in Chiang Mai: best locations, what to add, and what the experience is really like.