Tag: Chiang Mai
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Getting a Sak Yant tattoo: the sacred art of Thai Buddhist magic tattooing.
Through all of my adventures and travels I have never been able to commit to a tattoo. I have hundreds of ideas for tattoos and saved images tucked away in computer folders. But if I’m going to carry this around into my golden years I always wanted it to MEAN something. It’s an understatement to…
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Fantastic pork knuckle (Khao Kha Moo) and other street food delights in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Whereas Bangkok can be an urban grind choked with traffic Chiang Mai opens up considerably. The town is much smaller and the city center is very pedestrian friendly. With less traffic to fight, the food can get more mobile. I was fascinated by these fully mobile food stands. The cook can just drive around town…