Chiang mai is one of my favorite places in Thailand.
I've been here countless times.
Each trip, I always discover something new in this ancient city of Northern Thailand.
This time, I flew here with Vietjet.
Nowadays, Vietjet flies to several destinations in Thailand, from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
So, it is easy for international visitors to connect to their preferred domestic flights.
There are great promotions and the service at the airport is quick.
On the aircraft, you can select your seat with only a small fee.
And look what I chose this time!
The seat is spacious.
You'll be guaranteed a happy flight all the way to Chiang Mai.
I love this place.
I feel like coming back home.
It is so green and peaceful
even if it's located right in the center of Chiang Mai's Old Town.
Tamarind Village is a boutique hotel that I started to know about
since I worked for Thailand Boutique Awards years ago.
And, the location is so great because it is right in the center of the old town.
It is just a walking distance to main attractions
like 'The Three Kings Monument'
or temples like 'Wat Chedi Luang' or other temples.
But for me, more importantly, it is right in the middle of
Tha Phae Walking Street on a Sunday night.
So, if you plan well to be in Chiang Mai on a Sunday night,
in front of the hotel, it is the largest night walking street in Northern Thailand.
The entrance is like a bamboo tunnel.
So, it gives me a feeling that something special is waiting inside.
Then, you'll see the hallway full of Lanna arts
from many parts of Northern Thailand.
This part reminds me of 'Wat U-mong', an ancient temple in Chiang Mai as well.
And then, you'll find this gigantic 200-year-old tree, just behind me.
This is a tamarind tree, the signature and highlight of this place.
This is very special to me.
(The tree is) taken care of very well by arborists of Tamarind Village,
I need to give credits and appreciation to all team members
who are involved in protecting the nature within here.
I love the architecture around here.
It's Lanna style architecture,
a mix and match of white color and dark brown color,
together with the lush green trees and some flowers.
Really really beautiful.
And, the lobby is well connected to the dining area
with a cozy and beautiful swimming pool.
Next to the lobby, you'll find a small souvenir shop,
selling local products carefully selected from local communities around Chiang Mai.
I personally love wooden furniture.
So, I'm so happy to find wooden furniture in my room.
And, it is such an eco-friendly hotel
because, in my room, I find only glass bottles, no plastic.
They use coffee mugs from local communities, very well designed.
In my bathroom, towels are hung on wooden ladders. It is so good.
Having a little corner to work day and night in my room
really helps me a lot because I work from anywhere.
I need to be connected online, so that I can have zoom meetings
or sending emails and work online.
So, this is a great place for 'Workation' as well.
'Khao Soi' is a must-eat dish here in Chiang Mai.
So, you can't miss trying 'Khao Soi' here at Tamarind Village.
It is so good!
'Khao Soi' is actually a Northern Thai-style curry noodles.
They use egg noodles
and there's some side dish like shallots and lime and chilis.
So, mixing them all together will give you a great flavor.
Other Northern Thai dishes are also good.
The ingredients here are fresh
and they're from local markets around here!
You should try Thai massage here
because, I think it helps relieve pains
from working long hours in front of the computer or office syndrome.
So, personally, I always go to spa and massage wherever I go in Thailand.
Hope you enjoyed a boutique stay with me in Chiang Mai.
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