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The Buddhas of Chiang Mai
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The Buddhas of Chiang Mai
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Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat
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Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat
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Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh
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Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh
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Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai
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Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai
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What’s a Spirit House?
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What’s a Spirit House?
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Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget
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Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget
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5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples
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5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples
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Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction
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Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction
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The Thai Zodiac and Songkran, the Thai New Year
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The Thai Zodiac and Songkran, the Thai New Year
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Saturday Night Market, Chiang Mai
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Saturday Night Market, Chiang Mai
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Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple
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Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple
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What’s the Best Chiang Mai Street Food?
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What’s the Best Chiang Mai Street Food?
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Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple
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Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple
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Meet the Tree Spirits of Thai Folklore
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Meet the Tree Spirits of Thai Folklore
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6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon
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6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon
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Why Elephant Trekking and Elephant Rides Are Evil
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Why Elephant Trekking and Elephant Rides Are Evil
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The Secret Jungle Temple of Wat Palad
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The Secret Jungle Temple of Wat Palad
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A Brief History of Chiang Mai
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A Brief History of Chiang Mai
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Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai
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Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Mountain Temple
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Mountain Temple
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9 Tuk Tuk Tips
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9 Tuk Tuk Tips
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Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple
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Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple
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The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of
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The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of
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Catmosphere Cat Cafe
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Catmosphere Cat Cafe
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Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple
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Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple
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Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai
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Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai
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Wat Lok Molee
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Wat Lok Molee
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Art in Paradise: One of the Most Fun Things to Do in Chiang Mai
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Art in Paradise: One of the Most Fun Things to Do in Chiang Mai
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137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet
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137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet
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Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai
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Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai
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Head in the Sand. The sacred city of Abydos was once revered as the center of ritual worship of Osiris. It’s believed that his murderous brother Set buried his decapitated head beneath the rugged desert plains, and is where King Seti I built a temple to show his personal devotion to the old gods. The monument boasts seven sanctuaries honoring Horus, Isis and Osiris, with the principal god Amun in the center, followed by Ra-Horakhty, Ptah and the deified Pharaoh Seti I. Read why you should consider adding this less-visited temple to your itinerary by following the link in our bio. #abydos #abydostemple #temple #luxoregypt #thebes #egypt #africa #archaeology #ancientworld #ancientegypt #amazingegypt #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Fit For a Queen. Hatshepsut’s memorial temple feels modern even though it was constructed over 3,500 years ago. She was the first historically documented woman to rule the powerful Egyptian Empire with the authority traditionally only given to men. After she assumed control of the throne, she opted for a complete gender transformation, depicting herself as the ideal Egyptian king wearing the false beard and shendyt-kilt that are part of pharaonic attire. Read about our experience by following the link in our bio. #mortuarytempleofhatshepsut #dierelbahri #funerarytemple #temple #luxoregypt #thebes #egypt #africa #archaeology #ancientworld #ancientegypt #amazingegypt #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Making a Grand Entrance. Modeled after the fortified Syrian citadels Ramesses III had seen on military campaigns, the fortress-like walls of Medinet Habu are unique by Ancient Egyptian standards. Relief scenes carved into stone celebrate the many victories of the king including the defeat of the mysterious Sea Peoples. Read why this was an unexpected favorite of ours by following the link in our bio. #medinethabu #temple #thebes #luxoregypt #egypt #ancientworld #africa #ancientegypt #amazingegypt #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
King of the Hill. Built as a tribute to King Ramesses II, the impressive rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel are an awe-inspiring sight. The larger of the two, named after the king, contains four colossal statues, and the smaller was built to honor his chief wife, Queen Nefertari. Although you probably won’t have the temples all to yourself, the half-day trip was worth the 5 a.m. wake-up call. Follow the link in our bio to read why it’s worth seeing this monument in person. #abusimbel #abusimbeltemple #aswan #egypt #africa #ancientegypt #amazingegypt #africa #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Jewel of the Nile. We were lucky enough to have a conversation with Zeina Aboukheir, the founder, designer, owner and namesake of Al Moudira, an artful oasis-like gem on the West Bank. Read about this secluded retreat and how Zeina’s unique vision came to life by following the link in our bio. #almoudira #moudira_hotel #luxor #westbank #luxuryretreat #interior #egypt #amazingegypt #africa #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
A Hard Bargain. Yes you can find some great souvenirs and handicrafts to purchase in Egypt. Wally’s the great negotiator and Duke, not so much. Learn some shopping do’s and don’ts by following the link in our bio. #khanelkhalili #souk #cairo #elsoukluxor #luxorsouk #luxor #egypt #amazingegypt #africa #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Riddle Me This. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Sphinx gazes majestically over the Giza plateau as it’s done for thousands of years. Its timeworn face remains a mystery, although some scholars now believe that it’s the visage of the Pharaoh Khafre. According to the legend engraved on a pink granite slab between the Sphinx’s paws, the statue spoke to the Egyptian prince Thutmose in a dream, calling itself Horemakhet, meaning Horus in the Horizon and offered him the throne in exchange for restoring its ruined body. #sphinx #egypt #giza #greatsphinx #africa #cairo #unesco #sevenwonders #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Blue Monday. Taking its name from its bright blue walls, the Museo Frida Kahlo, also known as La Casa Azul (the Blue House), is a must-see destination if you’re visiting Mexico City. The hacienda was the former home and studio where the one and only Frida Kahlo was born, later shared with her husband Diego Rivera and died in 1954. Read more about this incredible place by following the link in our bio. #casaazul #museofridakahlo #coyoacan #mexicocity #cdmx #visitmexico #tequierocdmx #mariachi #cancion travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Picture Perfect. Mexico City, or CDMX as the cool kids call it, is a mind-blowing mix of Spanish colonial, modern architectural marvels and everything in between. Look at our images and read about our favorite Insta-worthy spots in the Centro Histórico, the city’s historic heart, by following the link in our bio. #centrohistorico #cdmx #mexicocity #visitmexico #tequierocdmx #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Mariachi Monday. The canals of Xochimilco, the Venice of Mexico City, are an experience not to be missed when visiting CDMX. While riding one of the trajineras, colorful boats adorned with women’s names, you’re likely to see numerous nurseries, boats selling food and mariachi bands ready to serenade you with a song or two. #xochimilco #mexicocity #cdmx #visitmexico #tequierocdmx #mariachi #cancion travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Mexi-Manga. Wally and I spotted this cool mural painted by Mexican illustrator and graffiti artist SMITHE aka Luis Enrique while exploring the Roma Norte neighborhood. Ok, actually we were on our way to the Panadería Rosetta to purchase coffee and a pastry. His fragmented, surreal and graphic style reminded me of a Beauchêne skull where all the pieces are seemingly suspended in mid-air. #romamexico #cdmx #mexicocity #visitmexico #smitheone #streetart #graffiti #artwalk #streetartchilango #arteurbano #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
High Flyers. After our incredible experience on the canals of Xochimilco we heard a melodic wind instrument and paddle drum, the rhythmic beats of the latter sounding like the a trotting horse. Airborne in front of us were four men in a trancelike state hanging upside down from a rotating central pole with multicolored ribbons streaming from their heads. The music was coming from a fifth man standing atop a small platform. We had stumbled upon what is known as the Danza de Los Voladores, a remarkable Mesoamerican ritual to appease the gods and ensure a bountiful harvest. #xochimilco #cdmx #mexicocity #visitmexico #heritage #danzadelosvoladores #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Where There's Smoke…There's Fire. Using smoke as the foundation for its dishes and named after the iconic performer, Bowie Cocina de Humo is the creation of talented Mexican chef Rodrigo Carrasco. After our first course arrived under a glass dome, concealed by a miniature cloud that hung motionless before vanishing in a wisp of woodsmoke, we knew we were about to embark on a culinary adventure. Read about our amazing experience in this Colonia Roma hotspot by following the link in our bio. 🔥#food #bowie #bowie_mx #romanorte #cdmx #instamexico #mexicocity #visitmexico #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Racked and Stacked. Located next to the Buenavista rail and bus station is the fortress-like 400,000 square-foot Biblioteca José Vasconcelos and surrounding Botanic Garden designed by renowned Mexican architect Alberto Kalach. Inside you’ll find clusters of modular stacks that appear to defy logic floating above the floor like a science fiction version of Hogwarts. In reality they’re hung vertically by thin steel beams from the roof, and if that’s not enough to entice you to visit there’s an intricately inscribed gray whale skeleton by conceptual artist Gabriel Orozco inside too. Read about our experience by following the link in our bio. #bibliotecajosevasconcelos #buenavista #cdmx #tequierocdmx #albertokalach #architecture #arquitectura #mexicanarchitects #mexicocity #visitmexico #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #catholicchurch #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Going for Baroque. If you’re like Wally and me, you can’t go to a city without exploring a few historic churches. The relatively plain façade of La Parroquia San Juan Bautista does a great job at concealing its exuberant interior, which was modified over a 20-year period to reflect the prevailing Baroque style. Discover why you should spend some time exploring this monument in Coyoacán by following the link in our bio. #coyoacan #cdmx #parroquiasanjuanbautista #tequierocdmx #mexicocity #visitmexico #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #catholicchurch #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Leader of the Pack. Easily one of our favorite places in CDMX, the bohemian enclave of Coyoacán takes its name from the indigenous Nahuatl word Coyohuacan, meaning “the Place of Coyotes.” With its meandering streets, restaurants, plazas and artisan market you can spend a perfect afternoon experiencing the neighborhoods beyond La Casa Azul, the lifelong home of famed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. All you’ll need is a comfortable pair of shoes and a sense of adventure. Read all about our favorite spots by following the link in our bio. #coyoacan #cdmx #mexicocity #visitmexico #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Welcome to the Dollhouse. Located on a small island in the network of Xochimilco’s canals is the strange spectacle of La Isla de las Muñecas aka The Island of the Dead Dolls. The island is decorated with hundreds of creepy dolls, hanging from branches, tied to fences or cruelly nailed into tree trunks. More than a few are missing their heads. Read this ghost story and our experience by following the link in our bio. #isladelasmuñecas #theislandofthedolls #xochimilco #cdmx #instamexico #mexicocity #visitmexico #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Where in the World is the Museo Dolores Olmedo? Often overlooked by tourists, the former estate of Dolores Olmedo Patiño, located southeast of CDMX, holds the largest private collection of peacocks, err…works of Mexico’s most famous artist couple – Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Even if you aren’t there to see the collection, the park-like setting is the perfect way to spend an idyllic afternoon. Read more about our experience by following the link in our bio. #museodoloresolmedo #xochimilco #cdmx #instamexico #mexicocity #visitmexico #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust
Ceci n’est pas une fleur. The red petals of the Poinsettia are not petals at all, but bracts, leaves that turn a crimson color in response to the cooler nighttime temperatures between the Fall Equinox and the Winter Solstice. The species of plant is native to Mexico, where it’s known as la flor de Nochebuena, the Goodnight, the evening before Christmas Day. Cuttings from the plant made their journey to the United States in 1828 with Joel Poinsett, the first American ambassador to Mexico. It became known outside of Mexico as the Poinsettia. #flordenochebuena #poinsettia #flores #navidad #instamexico #cdmx #mexicocity #visitmexico #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #travelblogger #travelphoto #instavacation #packyoursuitcase #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #wanderlust