Summer is the time when everyone is trying to impress. It’s the time of the year for house parties, bbq’s, and trips to the beach and everyone is ready to show off! If it’s casual, formal, sexy our cute, a summer dress is the perfect outfit. Add the rights accessories and you’re there. I like to go to pintrest for some inspo. My favourite this summer is the floral print, what is yours?
I was super excited knowing we were going to stay two nights at Dhara Dhevi and on top of that in a villa with plunge pool. We had looked it up online beforehand and were already dreaming about the luxury. Things got even better when we upon arrival got the news of a private pool villa upgrade. So I guess it’s no surprise when I tell you that we almost spent the whole weekend on the property of Dhara Dhevi. Already when you arrive and see the main entrance, you know it’s not just going to be any other hotel stay, but an experience. The first thought that goes through your mind is that you have found a hidden palace. The people that works there are so friendly and you will not meet a single person who won’t smile and greet you, or help you out if there is anything they can do for you.
The beautiful entrance of Dhara Dhevi. There are bikes available for every villa, make use of them, the land is perfect to explore on bikes!
We were taken on a little tour around the property of the hotel and were stunned. The land is divine and it’s like you’re no longer in Chiang Mai, but a magical kingdom far far away. Gorgeously carved wood and white concrete, rice fields, temples and ruins are some of the details that make the perfect scenery. If you want to keep yourself busy while you’re there, they also offer lots of fun activities like rice planting, cooking school and arts and crafting.
One of many beautiful sights…
Taken on the rice fields right outside our villa. The land is massive, and there’s always something new to see.
Spa entrance- if you visit the spa, get a back massage, they really know what they’re doing.
Our private outdoor area, it had a pool, sauna AND jacuzzi!
Nice and comfy beds, the villas are spacious and the interior is flawless, both when it comes to design and comfort. Pure luxury…
Since I absolutely had to go to the night bazar to have my favourite pizza in all of Thailand (It’s absolutely worth mentioning) at The Dukes, we didn’t get much time to try out the restaurants at the resort. But, luckily we did have time to try out a couple of courses at one of them called “Farang ses”, and the French cuisine there is amazing. The meat was cooked to perfection. Not to mention all the stunning details in the restaurant. I also want to recommend you to visit their cake shop. Try their “afternoon tea” set, you won’t be disappointed. People actually come all the way to the hotel just to watch the scenery and visit the cake shop.
Afternoon tea set, lots of fun tea flavours to chose bewteen and a large variety of sweet and savoury treats.
I love how they pay attention to the details, nothing is ordinary, they think of everything.
Many people say it’s to expect good service from 5 stars hotels and I agree, but Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai is something different. They have really understood what service is all about, and I have never stayed at a place with less to complain about than this. I would absolutely recommend this place for anyone willing to spend some extra money for accommodation, because you will be spending it on excellence.
Big LIKE for Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai.
In the end I want to extend a big THANK YOU to Thailand super quality for choosing me, and to Dhara Dhevi for their amazing service and making the stay perfect, and of course for the room upgrade.
Temple fashion #1 Cover your legs and shoulders. While many “ordinary” temples in Thailand carries no dress code, you should still keep this in mind. Be respectful!
The stairs on the temple are pretty steep. The stunning tower rises 79 meters above ground!
Anyone can write a wish on this banner embracing the temple.
Getting our fortune told. You have to shake this cup full of fortunes until one falls out. On this, is a number. You then have to remember the number so you can collect a piece of paper holding your fotune. If it’s not a good fortune, you are adviced throw it away.
Notice all the carming detals. It is decorated with ceramic tiles and fragments of multi colored porcelain covering every last bit. Wat means temple in Thai. Arun comes from Aruna, the Indian God of Dawn.
I recently went with a friend of mine to help out some Thai students with their tourism project. They had to take us around Bangkok, and one of our destinations was Wat Arun. I was actually pretty glad when I heard, since I hadn’t been there for ages. I guess I should get better at just travelling around Bangkok and seeing the sights. There are over 31200 Buddhist temples spread around in Thailand, but Wat Arun is one to stand out. You should definitely visit if you’re in town. Thought I must warn you, it gets pretty hot at daytime. If you want to see an even more spectacular view, you should definitely see the temple from the east side of the river at sunset. At this time the temple is actually sparkling.
Now that we are back and settled in Bangkok, I thought I would make a little post from one of the hotels we visited in Pranburi, calledVilla Maroc. It’s a Moroccan inspired luxury hotel located right on the beach road. Not only do they offer beachside living and unique luxury furnishing, but they also have a great restaurant. Everything we’ve had there this far has been absolutely delightful. And the price isn’t that bad either. (Taken into consideration it is a 5 star hotel.)
Entry- It’s very easy to spot the hotel if you’re on the beach road.
I-m obsessed with their drinking goblets. Takes me straight to GOT.
Tasteful starter- MEZZA plate has a great variety of Moroccan flavours.
The place is very photogenic, so if you’re not up to staying the night there, you should totally stop by if you’re in the area, to grab a bite and wander around taking photos. There are lots of photoshoots happening there apparently.
A little fairy popping out of the SPA. We haven’t tried it yet, but it smells like heaven in there.
I love this white skirt I got from zara a while a go. It’s so simple and has a classy and clean feeling to it.
At the end I want to say happy birthday to my other home, Norway. Today is our big “17.mai” which obviously means 17th of May. 200 years since the constitution was signed on Eidsvoll. Hip hip hurra!! We didn’t have time to march in the parade here in Bangkok today, but we are going to dinner with our fellow Norwegian citizens of Bangkok in Marriott, Thonglor in the evening. I Hope there will be some Norwegian food! Can’t wait!
One of my fave sunglasses. I’ve always liked the rayban clubmaster, but sometimes they look too round for my face, so I was really happy when I found these.
Beautiful Khao Ka Lok background. <3
We’ve been talking about going to the beach for a while now and luckily Tom has a holiday house in Pranburi, so yesterday we decided to drive down there. It is so nice sunny here and Goku is loving the garden. Bangkok isn’t really dog friendly and there are no parks we can take him out to play. We’re soon off to eat one my favourite foods; som tam and gai yang. (papaya salad and grilled chicken), followed by a two-hour massage. The rest of the day we’ll be chilling by the pool doing whatever we please. Good life.
