Year: 2014

Getting Around In Chiang Mai

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Tuk tuk Chiang Mai

Everyone ponders the problem of transport while in Chiang Mai.  Chiang Mai can be both a wonderful and a frightful place to travel around, depending on the time of day, whether or not there happens to be a procession somewhere, or often just for reasons which aren’t clear and never will be.   I guess how you feel about it depends entirely on your headspace at the time, and also about what method of transport you have chosen. When you arrive. For me this choice is the simplest of all.  After…

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Loi Kratong Chiang Mai 2021

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Sky Lanterns Loi Kratong Chiang Mai

Unlike some other important Chiang Mai festivals like Songkran, Loy Kratong does not fall on a fixed date every year as the dates will coincide with the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. For 2021 Loy kratong festivities should fall on 18th 19th and 20th of November and activities and celebrations will occur in the city over these dates. The main events and the majority of the kratong floating and sky lanterns will be released on the 19th and 20th November. As of writing…

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Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang

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As well as a licensed tour operator Travel Hub is also a fully licensed and bonded travel agent! Travel Hub sell flight, boat, bus and train tickets to many destinations within Thailand and some outside of Thailand too! If you are heading to the charming town of Luang Prabang in Laos then Travel Hub offer you 4 ways of getting there! Flight: If you want to get there quick then Travell Hub offer flights from both Bangkok and Chiang Mai direct to the town of Luang Prabang in Laos! Bus:…

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Touring Chiang Mai in the Rainy Season

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Rain

So the peak of the rainy season is nearly upon us! A frequent question from our clients is what will happen if it rains on the day of the tour? Well, we do continue running all tours throughout the year whether the sun is shining or the rain is falling. If you are travelling with us during the rainy season then it is worth noting the following Rain in Chiang Mai can be heavy, very heavy at times! however long periods of prolonged rainfall are rare and rain is usually…

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Mok Fah Waterfall

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Mok Fah Waterfall

Situated in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park Mok Fah Waterfall is by no means the largest or highest waterfall in northern Thailand but can probably compete for one of the most beautiful! When the late morning sunlight shines on the cascading water, pool and cliff face this waterfall is a delightful spectacle and its crystal clear waters really are inviting for a refreshing swim. Swimming at Mok Fah Waterfall Most of the year there should be enough water for swimming (or at least a refreshing shower) at the base of the…

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Travel Hub are now offering new Chiang Mai to Laos transport packages

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Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge at Chiang Kong

2020 Update: This post was written in 2014. Travel Hub still offer transport packages and bus bookings from Chiang Mai to Laos. Please contact us or see the website for the most up to date service 4 new transport programmes added to the website for online booking. We now offer 6 transport packages to get you from Chiang Mai to Laos: Bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang Bus from Chiang Mai to Vang Vieng Update 2020 – service suspended Bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Namtha Bus from Chaing Mai…

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6 ways to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

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Nok Air

There are various travel options covering the route between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Your choice will come down to budget and time constraints, but there are some nice ways to travel if you would like to see a bit more of what central Thailand has to offer. 1. Fly There are 5 airlines covering the route between Bangkok and Chiang Mai each with multiple daily departures. Outside the peak holiday periods, prices are very reasonable especially if you book ahead and search out the cheap fares with the low-cost carriers.…

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