Location: Chiang Mai
Day 1 - 3 Sep 2021
Chiang Mai
Content: We arrived to Chiang Mai after a long flight from London-Dubai-Bangkok-Chiang Rai This is how a vegan meal looks like in Emirates
Location: Muang
Day 1 - 3 Sep 2021
Cozytel Chiangmai
Content: We got a taxi from the airport and arrived to our hotel in Chiang mai center. They offer complimentary breakfast and has a nice pool
Location: Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai
Day 1 - 3 Sep 2021
Bodhi Tree Cafe
Content: Bodhi Tree is the first restaurant we went to and it was really good, cheap and the staff is very friendly. They serve traditional food, smoothies and coconuts. You can also book a room upstairs or join their yoga classes.
Location: Mueang Chiang Mai District
Day 1 - 3 Sep 2021
Oasis Restaurant
Content: Oasis was our favorite vegan restaurant during our stay. It’s owned by a thai family and they cook everything themselves. It’s the perfect place if you want to try real thai food because they use all meat substitutes and they are incredible! It’s a buffet and you choose all the things you want to try and they give you a price depending on what you chose. We paid around 50-150Bth (1,40-4,5euros) between both of us for both times we went. They also have a shop where you can find any vegan ingredients! We bought half a kilo of shiitake mushrooms to bring home :)
Location: Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai
Day 2 - 4 Sep 2021
Wat Chedi Luang
Content: Right in the center of the city you will find an ancient temple known as the Temple of the Big Stupa. Before an earthquake in 1545 that destroyed most of it, the temple used to be home of the Emeral Buddha, the holiest religious object in all of Thailand. The temple is still an active worship place so you will still see monks going about their daily work as well as several Buddha shrines.
Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan
Content: Wat Phra Sing is a Buddhist temple and monastery that was founded in the 14th century. Known as the Temple of the Lion Buddha it houses two Buddha statues. There are almost 700 monks living in the temple, they are normally very friendly and love talking to tourists to practice their english.
Location: ตำบลเกาะพะงัน
Day 2 - 4 Sep 2021
Taste From Heaven
Content: Taste From Heaven, was our favorite restaurant in Chiang Mai! We were so sad we discovered the last day! They have won many awards for vegan food. They serve traditional food but using meat substitutes in a very creative way. Highly recommend it.
Location: Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai
Day 2 - 4 Sep 2021
Chiang Mai Gate Market
Content: On Saturdays and Sundays after 5-6pm the city comes to live, its main streets and the small ones close early and starts setting up a market, where you can find all kind of souvenirs to food like smoothies or noodles. Each street is usually has a specific theme, you will find the art street, the clothing street etc. It is the perfect time to buy all the gifts for your family and friends. They usually open till 10 pm or midnight depending on how busy it is.
Goodsouls Kitchen
Content: We had the pancakes, scramble tofu and smoothie bowls. You always get complimentary water with your meals. Price is a bit more expensive compared to local restaurants, but is the average for vegan restaurants.
Location: Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai
Day 3 - 5 Sep 2021
Goodsouls Kitchen
Content: We loved so much that came the next morning for breakfast!
Location: อำเภอ แม่วาง
Day 3 - 5 Sep 2021
Chai Lai Orchid
Content: After 1.3h by private car we arrived to Chai Lai Orchid mountain reserve, a true paradise
Chai Lai Orchid
Content: One of our dreams was staying at an elephant sanctuary, learn about them and live this incredible experience. We finally made our dream come true when we arrived to Chiang Mai, north of Thailand. We wanted to stay somewhere we knew the elephants won’t suffer any kind of animal cruelty and they are free, rescued from horrible owners
Chai Lai Orchid
Content: We joined a beginner introduction to elephant care and a walk to the river with the elephants an amazing experience we will never forget
Location: อำเภอ แม่วาง
Day 4 - 6 Sep 2021
Chai Lai Orchid
Content: We got the elephant morning breakfast so we could feed them in the morning while we were enjoying breakfast. We’ve never been so close to an elephant before and it felt amazing! We fed them for a few hours while we watched them walk and bath in the river! And most importantly, no animal abuse!
Location: Unknown
Day 4 - 6 Sep 2021
Chiang Rai
Content: After our breakfast we packed our bags and head to Chiang Rai which is located 2.3h from Chiang Mai. We got a bus for 6$ each
Location: Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai
Day 5 - 7 Sep 2021
Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)
Content: The blue temple was our first stop on our trip, it was definitely our favorite and a must in your list if you are coming here. They started building the temple on 2005 but it was not until 2016 when it first opened. Since then it’s one of the most popular destinations, especially thanks to instagram, its blue colors makes it so photogenic that you won’t resist taking a few photos here. As soon as you arrive you will see the entrance guarded by the ‘‘Nagas’’ which are the famous blue statues that I’m sure you’ve seen them before. That’s where you can leave your car or bike and head into the temple
Location: Tambon Mae Yao
Day 5 - 7 Sep 2021
Wat Huay Pla Kang
Content: Another beautiful temple, yet unknown for most of the people. We came at sunrise and we were the only ones for a few hours, it’s a very big area with different temples where you can easily spend a few hours around. Above to the dragon steps you will find a very big Buda (90m), you can pay a small fee and climb all the way to the top where you will get an impressive view of all Chiang Rai.
Location: Mueang Chiang Mai District
Day 5 - 7 Sep 2021
Oasis Restaurant
Content: We came here again for lunch as it was our favorite place in all Chiang Rai, and there are not that many vegan restaurants in this city
Location: Koh Samui
Day 5 - 7 Sep 2021
Koh Samui
Content: We went back to Chiang mai and get a direct flight to Koh Samui where we will spend the last 2 days in Thailand. The airport is very small so you won’t get lost at all.
Location: อำเภอเกาะสมุย
Day 5 - 7 Sep 2021
W Koh Samui
Content: We arrived to the most beautiful Hotel in Koh Samui. W is a luxury hotel with different private pool villas where we spent 2 nights. Prices start around 300-500€ depending on the season. I have fallen in love with the property from the moment I walked in, the entrance is spectacular with an impressive view all over Koh Samui from their WOO bar - Even if you are not staying here you are welcome to come for a drink and enjoy the view. We were driven by a golf buggy cart from the main lobby to our room with a tour of the resort along the way.
Location: อำเภอเกาะสมุย
Day 6 - 8 Sep 2021
W Koh Samui
Content: We woke up at sunrise and head to the main restaurant for breakfast. Probably one of our favorites in a very long time. So many fresh and vegan options! Every morning breakfast is served at The Kitchen Table restaurant, it’s a open buffet style with different food styles, from fresh fruits, juices and ginger shots to traditional cuisine.
W Koh Samui
Content: After breakfast we went to the main beach which was only 3 minutes from our room. And got one of the free kayaks to explore the beach in front of the hotel The sea that day was calmed and perfect to go kayaking, as we spotted a little beach bar on the other beach, we decided to go there to grab a bite!
W Koh Samui
Content: After a long day in the beach we went to our pool to relax before having dinner and drinks at the hotel
W Koh Samui
Content: For dinner we went back to the restaurant to celebrate our month anniversary under the stars looking to the ocean, it could not have been more romantic! It was really good, if you go remember to try their jackfruit curry as it was incredibly delicious.
Location: อำเภอเกาะสมุย
Day 7 - 9 Sep 2021
W Koh Samui
Content: They offer many options to choose from, including lots of gluten free treats and vegan delicious meals! They even had a vegan omelette which was excellent. Just ask for it and they will help you. After breakfast we head to the main pool to take some photographs and enjoy the view! We love infinity pools! We had such a great time looking to the palms and the ocean.
W Koh Samui
Content: Even if W Samui is always fully booked, when you are at the beach it feels you are alone and don’t to hurry to grab a bed chair, like at other resorts, which we really enjoyed as we prefer places that don’t get too busy.
W Koh Samui
Content: we went to WOO Bar to join the party upstairs and had some cocktails with Hanny, she is the Director of Marketing at W Hotel Samui, she looked after us during our stay and I believe we made a new friend!
Location: Ko Samui District
Day 7 - 9 Sep 2021
Samui Airport
Content: Time to head to the airport and go to Bangkok for our last night. Also a very small airport and very easy to find everything
Location: Unknown
Day 7 - 9 Sep 2021
Lucky House
Content: We arrived to our cozy hotel and got some food to take away 🤍🤍 The room was simple and very comfortable, also good price and not noise! Which could be a problem in Bangkok
Location: Unknown
Day 8 - 10 Sep 2021
Wat Arun
Content: Before breakfast we came to this amazing temple so we could have it for ourselves. We got a local tuk tuk and paid around 4€ As it’s located on the other side of the river. It’s not very big but really nice and worth visiting it. After you can cross the river with a local boat that costs around 40 cents.
Location: Unknown
Day 8 - 10 Sep 2021
Make Me Mango @ Tha Tian
Content: Came to this vegan restaurant, food was delicious! I had the pad Thai and pancakes for dessert! Don’t regret anything 🙈🌺
Location: Tambon Nong Prue
Day 8 - 10 Sep 2021
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Content: Time to go back home! We got a taxi and went to the airport. It’s a very well organized airport so won’t have any problems. Also has a lot of food options in case you want to eat here! We tried the ramen place and it was delicious