The Ada House journal
Practical tips
Local culture, hidden corners and practical tips — from the people who actually live here.
Grocery shopping in Chiang Mai: markets to supermarkets
From 15-baht bunches of bananas at the morning market to imported cheese at Rimping — here's how to stock your kitchen in Chiang Mai at any budget.
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Chiang Mai with kids: a family guide
Safe, relaxed, cheap and full of elephants and waterfalls — Chiang Mai is one of Asia's easiest cities for a family. Here's how to do it with kids in tow.
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When to visit Chiang Mai (and when to skip it)
Most of the year, Chiang Mai is wonderful. But there's one season we'll honestly tell you to plan around. Here's how to pick your months.
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Getting around Chiang Mai: songthaews, Grab & scooters
Chiang Mai is small, cheap and easy to get around. Here's the honest rundown of every option — and the one safety talk worth reading.
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Is Chiang Mai safe? An honest answer
The short answer: yes, very — including for solo and female travellers. The honest long answer is mostly about traffic, not crime. Here's the real picture.
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Where to stay in Chiang Mai: a neighbourhood guide
Choosing where to base yourself shapes your whole stay. Here's an honest, quick tour of Chiang Mai's neighbourhoods and who each one suits.
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Chiang Mai bus station (Arcade): buses to everywhere up north
From overnight VIP coaches to Bangkok to winding minivans up to Pai, the Arcade terminal is your road link to the north. Here's how to use it like a local.
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Chiang Mai train station & the overnight sleeper to Bangkok
The overnight sleeper to Bangkok is a small adventure in itself. Here's how Chiang Mai's charming little station works — classes, booking and the slow-travel magic.
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Chiang Mai airport (CNX): your gateway to Thailand & Asia
Small, modern and barely 10 minutes from the old city — CNX is one of Chiang Mai's quiet superpowers. Here's where it flies and how to get to the house.
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