Thailand

DAY 1

• Early afternoon flight into Chiang Mai for 6 nights at Baan Orapin Heritage B&B, 150 Charoenraj Rd. Wat Gate, Chiang Mai
• Most days are rather leisurely exploring Markets, visiting Wats, doing some shopping, relaxing massages or just lying by the pool
• Dinner – UN Irish Pub on Th Ratwithi

DAY 2

• Exploring Chiang Mai Gate Market
• Lunch – Daret’s House on Chaiyaphoom Rd. near Tha Phae Gate
• Dinner – Paak Dang Restaurant, a short trip north of the city

DAY 3

• Lunch – Regina’s, Riverside
• Evening venture to Sunday Walking St. (if you are brave enough!)
• Dinner – Mamory Delicious

DAY 4

• Exploring Talat (Market) Somphet and Talat Lam Yai
• Basil, Healthy Thai Cookery School
• Some ventured off to Thai Boxing

DAY 5

• New Year’s Eve Dinner – Thai Gallery, Riverside

DAY 6

• An adventure to Patara Elephant Farm
• Dinner – Mamory Delicious

DAY 7

• Midday flight from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui for 7 nights at Peace Resort, 178 Moo 1 Bophut
• Most days were even more leisurely than Chiang Mai, lazing around the pool, daily massages and strolls into the Fisherman’s Village
• Dinner – La Cabanon

DAY 8

• Before dinner venturing along Friday Walking St.
• Dinner – Smile House Restaurant

DAY 9

• Dinner – Cafe 69

DAY 10

• Dinner – The Shack

DAY 11

• Day trip to Ang Thong Marine National Park
• Dinner – Shades Restaurant

DAY 12

• Dinner – Happy Elephant Restaurant

DAY 13

• Visit to the Big Buddah and exploring that nearby Market, near Bang Pak Pier
• Dinner – The Hut Cafe

DAY 14

• Early afternoon departure from Koh Samui to Bangkok, homeward bound