Thailand

Introduction Chiang Mai is known for its calm energy with temples, mountain air, and slow evenings. Once a year, the sky fills with thousands of lanterns during the Yee Peng Festival, a celebration of light, reflection, and renewal. Before joining the event, I stopped for a bowl of Khao Soi, Chiang Mai’s signature curry noodle soup. It is one of those dishes that feels like a warm embrace, with thick noodles in a rich broth topped with crispy ones. This post follows that evening, from comfort in a bowl to a night where the sky itself seemed to breathe. Experience How the Night Unfolded The evening began with a stop…