Category Archives: Cultural

Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Orient Xplorer

Orient Xplorer has ‘fired off’ a brief Top Ten Guide to this years Loy Kratong festival in Chiang Mai, North Thailand. Continue reading →

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Why Travel to Chiang Mai?

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Orient Xplorer

Nestled in the Himalayan foothills and only officially recognized as part of Siam in 1933, Chiang Mai is a city Continue reading →

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The Golden Triangle

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Orient Xplorer

Hidden in Thailand’s topmost northern corner is the Golden Triangle, Saam Liam Thong Kham Continue reading →

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Songkran in Chiang Mai

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Orient Xplorer

Thai’s are famous for their easy going and fun loving attitude as well as their deep spirituality. Continue reading →

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Hill Tribes of Chiang Mai

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Orient Xplorer

For over 700 years Chiang Mai’s enjoyed a notorious existence as a bustling river port. Continue reading →

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