Best Food in Chiang Mai: What to Eat First
Not sure what to eat in Chiang Mai? Start with these northern Thai dishes, market snacks, chilli dips, curries, and easy desserts.
Best Khao Soi in Chiang Mai: Stamps Staff Picks
A practical hostel-staff guide to the best khao soi in Chiang Mai, with local classics, river-area spots, modern bowls, and honest notes on timing, cash, price, and sell-out risk.
Chiang Mai Lantern Festival: Yi Peng & Loy Krathong 2026
A practical backpacker guide to Chiang Mai’s lantern festival, including Yi Peng vs Loy Krathong, free city events, paid lantern releases, where to go, safety tips, and how to plan your stay.
How to Take the Train to Chiang Mai from Bangkok
Taking the train to Chiang Mai is a classic Thailand backpacker route. Here is how to choose the right Bangkok sleeper train, book tickets, pick a class, and arrive without stress.
National Parks in Chiang Mai: Practical Backpacker Guide
Not all Chiang Mai national parks are worth the same kind of day. Here is how to choose between Doi Inthanon, Doi Suthep-Pui, Sticky Waterfall, Mae Wang, Huai Nam Dang and more.
10 Best Chiang Mai Waterfalls Ranked
Not all Chiang Mai waterfalls are worth the same amount of effort. Here is a practical backpacker ranking, with honest advice on transport, swimming, seasons and which falls are best for your trip.
How to Celebrate Songkran in Chiang Mai and Where to Meet People
Songkran in Chiang Mai is one of Thailand’s most social festivals, especially around the Old City moat. Here’s how to do it right, where to meet people, and the best places to start or end your day.
How to Travel from Chiang Mai to Laos
Traveling from Chiang Mai to Laos is one of the classic backpacker routes in Southeast Asia. Here’s how to get to Luang Prabang, which option suits your trip best, and why booking through Stamps makes the journey easier.