6 Things to Do in Chiang Mai Off the Tourist Trail
A persistent visitor to Thailand’s Rose of the North, Johan Smits spills the beans about his favourite tourist-proof things to do in Chiang Mai; some of them might well surprise…
137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts Chiang Mai
One of the hallmarks of 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts is their bespoke guest experiences that are created around the brand pillars of art, fashion, history, music and culture…
Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2024, Thailand
The Chiang Mai Flower Festival is one of the most colourful events in Thailand attracting thousands of floral enthusiasts year on year. It’s not haphazard that Chiang Mai…
Chiang Mai Jazz Festival, Thailand
Please note that, according to the organisers, the Chiang Mai Jazz Festival 2020 edition has been postponed until further notice. We will publish any news and updates as and when…
Thailand Motorcycle Rental Tips, Chiang Mai
Thailand motorcycle rental can be an exercise fraught with danger, and that’s before you even get on the road. However, there are massive pluses to be gained from getting off-road…
Anantara Chiang Mai: His & Her Package
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is pleased to announce the His & Her Package, the perfect offering for couples looking to get away for three days of exploration, golf and wellness…
Anantara Chiang Mai – a Trip Back in Time
On his way to driving a tuk tuk around Northern Thailand, Mark Bibby Jackson popped in on the Anantara Chiang Mai, and discovered a hotel steeped in history. …
137 Pillars House Well-Being Retreat
Immersing yourself in nature is one of the best ways to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul and re-energize the spirit. 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai, a leading luxury all-suite boutique resort in northern Thailand…
Songkran Festival 2024, Thailand
Songkran, or Thailand’s water festival, is an occasion of great fun especially in the major cities such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The Songkran Festival 2024 plans to be even bigger than usual…
9 Festivals in February 2024 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2024 across the Globe, from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever you are you just can’t help celebrating the…
7 Unmissable Global Festivals in November
From the Day of the Dead to Christmas markets and Thanksgiving, November is a month that celebrates the emergence of winter. Here is our selection of the best festivals in…
Where To Go in April 2023
Travel Begins at 40 has scanned the globe to collate our tips on where to go in April from Argentina to Mozambique, and from Washington DC to Yangon. If March…
5 Wonderful Festivals of Lights Not to Be Missed
The symbolic power of light has always played a powerful role in the world’s many cultural and religious traditions. But apart from their traditional significance, festivals of lights are also…
5 Thai Festivals That Will Change Your Life
Thailand is a place that many of us dream of going to. The Land of Smiles offers culture, nightlife, tradition and marvelous natural landscapes. That is why it appears on…
5 Fun Places to Visit in the World
Do you want to see some of the most beautiful heavenly sights on the planet? Take a look at some of the most exciting places to visit. There are lots…
Phetchaburi UNESCO City of Gastronomy
Phetchaburi Province has been accepted as Thailand’s latest member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of Gastronomy. Phetchaburi is the fifth province in Thailand to have…
Tuk Tuk Bruce Cycles for Elephants
Bruce Haxton, the founder of The Tuk Tuk Club – which specialises in adventures to the heart of Northern Thailand – is planning to cycle more than 2,300 km in…
4 Amazingly Cheap Destinations to Visit This Year
As international travel hopefully returns to something like normal, we look at four cheap destinations to visit in 2021. One thing is for sure – 2020 was not what we…
Tuk Tuk Cub Community-Based Tourism Award
Community-based tourism is in the DNA of The Tuk Tuk Club, explained founder Bruce Haxton after scooping second prize in December’s Responsible Thailand Awards…
Can You Get the Thailand Special Tourist Visa?
The introduction of a Thailand Special Tourist Visa (STV) has led to speculation that the Southeast Asian country is once more opening its doors to tourism…
Travel Thailand with a Four-Year-Old
Before the coronavirus lock-down, father of one, James Hardy and partner Miriam Dembach, forewent the safe haven of Europe to travel Thailand with their four-year-old daughter Nova. He discovered the…
Anurak Rainforest Rising Tree Programme
Anurak Community Lodge at Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand has launched ‘Rainforest Rising’ tree planting initiative for guests to join. Apart from ecotourism activities…
Cultural Dance Festivals Around the World
Dance like nobody is watching – well, there’s little chance of that happening in today’s modern world with Instagram and selfie sticks. There are thousands of cultural dance festivals around…
Bangkok Attractions – A Nostalgic Journey
In the second of this two-part series featuring his favourite Bangkok attractions, Johan Smits leads us off the tourist trail to five nostalgic gems. Bangkok Attractions: Scala Cinema Remember the…
