3 Hidden Cafes Near Haze Buds Perfect for Working High

Chiang Mai is the digital nomad capital of the world. But let’s be honest: sometimes the popular spots in Nimman feel more like a runway show than a workspace. The music is too loud, the fluorescent lights are aggressive, and if you have just enjoyed a little midday “inspiration” from a Sativa like Berry Boomstick, […]

3 Tourist Traps to Avoid (And Where to Go Instead)

Chiang Mai is famous for its hospitality. It is the “Land of Smiles.” But like any major travel destination, it has a flip side. There is a version of Chiang Mai designed specifically to extract money from tourists while delivering a watered-down, mediocre experience. We have all been there. You follow a “Top 10” list […]

Doi Luang Chiang Dao: How to Experience Thailand’s Starriest Night

Chiang Mai is a city of layers. You have the vibrant, neon-lit layer of the Night Bazaar. You have the historic, brick-walled layer of the Old City. And then, you have the natural layer—the Doi Suthep mountain range that hugs the city like a guardian. But for those who truly want to escape—for the adventurers, […]

Meditation and Marijuana: Best Strains for Mindfulness

Chiang Mai is not just a city; it is a breathing space. It is a place where the morning alarm clock is replaced by the sound of temple bells, and the frantic pace of the modern world slows down to the rhythm of a monks’ chant. For centuries, seekers have come to this valley to […]

The Ultimate Souvenir: Hand-Carved Wooden Joint Holders

We have all been there. You are at a rooftop bar in Nimman. The music is good, the drinks are cold, and the vibe is perfect. You decide it’s time to elevate the evening. You reach into your pocket to pull out the pre-roll you carefully prepared back at your hotel. You anticipate that crisp, […]

Why We Created an Unsponsored Guide to Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is a city of layers. There is the layer you see on Instagram: The flawless latte art at a Nimman cafe, the pristine white temples, and the elephants bathing in a river that looks suspiciously clean. Then, there is the layer you see on TikTok: The frantic 15-second clips of “Must Visit” spots, […]

The Perfect Sunday: A Guide to Baan Kang Wat Artist Village

Chiang Mai is often called the “Rose of the North,” but if you look closer, it’s really a city of villages. There is the bustling digital nomad village of Nimman, the historic backpacker village of the Old City, and the leafy university village of Suthep. But hidden away at the base of Doi Suthep, down […]

Best Buffet in Chiang Mai Under 300 Baht (Unsponsored Review)

We have all been there. You just finished a session with some of Haze Buds’ finest Amnesia Haze or Gelato. The sun is setting over Doi Suthep, the air is cooling down, and suddenly, it hits you. The Hunger. Not just a little snack craving. We are talking about a primal, bottomless need for food. […]

Hiking Monk’s Trail? Take These 3 Things With You

Chiang Mai is a city that exists on two levels. There is the horizontal city—the moat, the markets, the traffic, the endless spread of cafes and shophouses. Then, there is the vertical city—the mountain, Doi Suthep, that looms over everything like a green guardian. For those of us living the Haze Buds lifestyle, the mountain […]

The Haze Buds Picnic: What to Pack for Huay Tung Tao Lake

Chiang Mai is a city of mountains, but it is also a city of water. We have the moat, the Ping River, and the waterfalls. But when the heat of the afternoon sun hits the asphalt of the Old City, and the air conditioning in your room feels a bit too confining, there is only […]