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Charmed by Chiang Mai

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October 7th 2011
Set amidst the forrested mountains of the north,Chiang Mai is noticeably cooler than most of Thailand, not just in temperature but also in vibe. It's hard to believe that this is the second biggest city here as it has none of hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Instead of malls there are wats(temples) and instead of suits, saffron robes. After hectic Vietnam spending a few nights here was much neede ... read more

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more