Did you know Chiang Mai or “Bo Sang” Umbrellas are actually made with mulberry paper ? The paper is made from mulberry tree bark in the factories using a traditionally process, and these are then transformed into colourful umbrellas. In the village of Bo Sang – about 10 kms from Chiang Mai, you will find [...]
The Carvery has been around for many years and is still the only Churrascaria style restaurant in town. They also have an a la carte menu, but most people go for the Churrascaria buffet which includes a salad bar, a small cooked food spread and of course the main attraction – the roast meats. Lunch [...]
In terms of choices of outlets, The Cool Docks can’t beat Xin Tian Di. Still there is quite a dizzying variety of places to satisfy most palate. There is a Greek Tavern here, a fine dining restaurant, Starbucks, a wine bar, many cafes and pubs. I was looking for a place to have a simple [...]
Besides the Pavilions, there are also many cultural events at the Expo. Many of these have been brought in specially by the participating countries. Pick up a copy of the Events Programme at the Expo Axis to find out the events of the day and mark down the times and venue. The venues can be [...]
I was attracted to the Norway Pavilion by the beautiful timber structures which look like big trees, forming a canopy over the pavilion. The timber structures are decorated with intricate cut-out details, and the canopy is covered over with an architectural fabric. The line wasn’t too long, and before I knew it I was at [...]
