Flight: Thai Lion Air SL 8507 From: Chiang Mai (CNX) To: Bangkok (DMK) I flew with Thai Lion Air from Chiang Mai to Bangkok (Don Muang). I compared fares on Skyscanner and picked the flight for its price, which was the cheapest out of the five airlines that fly between Chiang Mai and Bangkok. I […]
Guesthouse Review: Mint House, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Guesthouse Name: Mint House Address: 80-82 Prapokklao Road Soi 5, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand I stayed at the Mint House guesthouse in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I booked online and paid $30.39 USD for three nights. I picked it for its location, which is inside the old city near the Chiang Mai Gate night market. […]
Guesthouse Review: FUNKi Nimman Guesthouse, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Guesthouse Name: FUNKi Nimman Guesthouse Address: Nimmana Haeminda Road Lane 3, Nimmanhemin, Chiang Mai, Thailand I stayed at the FUNKi Nimman Guesthouse in the Nimmanhemin area of Chiang Mai. This is is outside the main tourist area of the Chiang Mai old city, where most backpackers stay. Nimmanhemin is the preferred area for long term […]
Hostel Review: Baan Mek Hostel, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Hostel Name: Baan Mek Hostel Address: 25/8 Nimmanhemin Road. Soi 15, Chiang Mai, Thailand During my extended visit to Chiang Mai I ended up staying in a few different places in the Nimman area. One of those places was the Baan Mek Hostel, which turned out to be one of the coolest hostel concepts I’ve […]
Apartment Review: Airbnb in Nimmanhaemin Soi 9, Chiang Mai
Apartment: Cozy studio room in the heart of CM. Address: Nimmanhaemin Rd Soi 9, Chiang Mai, Thailand. [Edit: This Airbnb rental is no longer available. Search for hotels in Chiang Mai here..] On this trip to Chiang Mai I stayed in the Nimmanhaemin area, which is popular for long term visitors. It’s a good area […]
Airbnb apartment on Nimmanhaemin Rd, Chiang Mai
Apartment: City Center Cozy & Affordable Apt. Address: Nimmanhaemin Rd, Chiang Mai, Thailand [Edit: This room is no longer available on Airbnb.] When I’m in Chiang Mai for an extended visit I like to live in the Nimmanhaemin Rd area. Ideally it’s best to find a monthly rental as there aren’t as many hotel options […]
Airbnb apartment in Thonglor – Bangkok
Apartment: Convenient Studio Apt BTS Thonglor. Address: Off Thonglor Soi 55, Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand. [Edit: This apartment is no longer available. Search for hotels in Bangkok.] I booked an Apartment on Airbnb for my stay in Bangkok. I selected it for its location in Thonglor, which is Soi 55 Sukhumvit Road. I’m familiar with the […]
Airbnb apartment in Ari – Bangkok
Apartment: Nice 3 room/flat in central Bangkok Address: Ari, Bangkok, Thailand Of all the cities I’ve used Airbnb in I’ve used it in Bangkok the most. There are so many apartments here so finding an apartment at a better deal than a hotel is more likely. I always check for hotels first, but if I […]
How to extend a 30 day Thailand visa in Bangkok
If you have arrived in Thailand with a 30 day visa on arrival at the airport it is possible to extend your visa for another 30 days without leaving the country. Previously it was only possible to get a 7-day extension on a 30 day tourist visa, but that has now been extended. Thailand is […]
Guesthouse Review: Jonadda Guest House, Chiang Mai – Thailand
Guesthouse Name: Jonadda Guest House Address: 23/1 Ratchavithi Rd Soi 2, Chiang Mai, Thailand [Edit: Jonadda Guest House has closed. This review is left as an archive.] I stayed at the Jonadda Guest House in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I walked without a booking and got a double room for 250 THB ($7 USD). I was […]
