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Author Archives: Mai Pen Rai
Inside the Palace of Winds
One of the most impressive architectural highlights of our trip to Rajasthan was a visit to the prominent Hawa Mahal, centrally located within the old city walls of Jaipur. In 1799, the Rajput ruler – Sawai Pratap Singh – commissioned … Continue reading
Posted in INDIA, Jaipur, Photography, Rajasthan, TRAVEL
Tagged Hawa Mahal, Lal Chand Usta, Map of Jaipur, Mughal architecture, Palace of the Breeze, Rajput architecture, Sawai Pratap Singh
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Diwali Festivities in Jaipur
During a visit to India in October 2011, we were most fortunate to arrive in Jaipur, Rajasthan just in time for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, INDIA, Jaipur, Photography, Rajasthan, TRAVEL
Tagged diya, Festivial of Lights, Hindu festivals, Lakshmi, Pink City, Rama and Sita, Ramayana
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Binge Drinking Elephants and other Tales of Lampang’s Bygone Days
Before the 1916 introduction of rail to Lampang in northern Thailand, the old commercial district of the city was located directly on the bank of the Wang River along the road known today as Thanon Talad Kaow (“Old Market Road”). … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, History, Lampang, THAILAND
Tagged Anna Leonowens, Bombay Burmah, British Borneo, Chao Bunyawat Wongmanit, Chin Haw traders from Yunnan, Chinese migration in Thailand, Chinese Muslim traders, Chinese trade in Thai history, East Asiatic, elephants, Kad Kongta. late 19th century, Leonowens in Thailand, Louis T. Leonowens, Marti Patel, river trade, teak industry, Thai elephants, Thai railway, Vithi Phanichphant
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In Photos: Wat Montien
A short photo tour of Wat Montien – a beautiful Lanna Thai temple located within the old city walls of Chiang Mai, on the northern corner.
Posted in BUDDHISM, Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, Temples, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Lanna Thai, Lanna Thai architecture, temple architecture
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Enchanting Elephants at Wat Pha Lat
About half way up Doi Suthep mountain, just west of Chiang Mai, is a serene temple built on top of a sloping rock surrounded by trickling streams and waterfalls called Wat Pha Lat. Amongst the various temple buildings is lush … Continue reading
Posted in BUDDHISM, Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, Temples, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Doi Sutep, Doi Suthep, elephant statues, Ganesh, Wat Palad, Wat Palat
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Dancing with Elephants
One of the best sanuk activities to do when visiting northern Thailand is to go to one of the elephant training camps. There are two main parks in the region: the first is very close to Chiang Mai called Mae … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Lampang, Photography, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Asian elephants, elephant parks, elephants, Mae Taeng Elephant Park, Thai elephant
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Wat Ket Temple and Museum
Wat Ket is located directly across the Ping River from the Flower Market in Chiang Mai’s central market area. A small walking bridge across the river makes easy access to this peaceful and atmospheric ancient temple. The date of its … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, Temples, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Chiang Mai, Dog figurines, dogs, Lanna Thai architecture, Lanna Thai Culture, museum, Northern Thai architecture, year of the dog
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Chiang Mai’s Chinese Muslim Market
Known by the local name of Kad Chin Haw, the Chinese Muslim farmers’ market comes alive every Friday morning between 6 am and lunch time. It’s located in an empty lot next to an old northern Thai teak house, opposite … Continue reading
Posted in Chiang Mai, Culture, Photography, THAILAND, TRAVEL
Tagged Chin Haw, Farmers Market, Muslim in Chiang Mai, Shan, Tai Yai
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Chiang Mai Salsa: Nam Prik Num
Originally posted on Sanuk:
Nam Prik Num One of my favourite Northern Thai dishes is Nam Prik Num (น้ำพริกหนุ่ม). This is a popular chili paste dip, made from young chilies called prik num (Northern Thai dialect). The chilies are long…
Hue’s Heavenly Lady Pagoda
The national symbol of Hue is the Thien Mu Pagoda (“Heavenly Lady Pagoda”). Built in 1601, it is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam. Located on the north bank of the Perfume River in Hue, a few miles SW … Continue reading
Posted in Hue, Photography, TRAVEL, VIETNAM
Tagged architecture, pagoda, Thich Quang Duc, Thien Mu Pagoda
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