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 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.