It may sound strange, but it turns out there is something rather relaxing about scrubbing a water buffalo. Our bizarre task for the morning was to wash the docile animal - affectionately named Mr Tone ...

The Four-Bedroom Grand Residence Pool Villa at the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai. I’m from Montana, so it makes sense that a city surrounded by mountains and farms is my home sweet home in Thailand.

The rice paddies of this Four Seasons, designed by lauded hotel architect Bill Bensley, foster the tranquility of staying in a remote, quintessentially Thai village – even a buffalo and his keeper do ...

You probably already know the best temples to visit, where to haggle for your very own tuk-tuk souvenir made from a Chang beer can or how to find the best female ex-convict masseuses in Chiang Mai.

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Often referred to as Thailand’s “second city”, loved by locals for its creative spirit and serene ambience, Chiang Mai is a place where ancient meets modern. On first impression it doesn’t seem ...