Relaxing and Eating Vegan in Pai, Chiang Mai Stopover with Esther

פֿאַרעפֿנטלעכט: 13.12.2018

Pai: a small cozy hippie village in the mountains of Thailand, where I spent a week relaxing and eating incredibly well!

After 4 weeks of action, my body and mind were craving for rest. In Pai, I was able to slow down easily and most of the time, I made myself comfortable on my balcony with a hammock and by the natural pool, while reading my book (Hunter, Shepherd, Critic by Richard David Precht - highly recommended!). In Pai, you can also eat incredibly well, there are a few alternative restaurants with purely vegetarian cuisine and of course the classic Thai cuisines, which have even developed an awareness of vegan food here. Pai was the first place where I was asked if I wanted eggs in my meal or if I was notified if something was made with fish sauce.

Here, I also made a great acquaintance with Hans and Waltraud, my neighbors in the "Pairadise" guesthouse, and had very stimulating and interesting conversations. I will never forget them! Thanks to them, I also found many good local restaurants.

On the last day in Pai, I spontaneously took a yoga class, which gave me a lot and was one of the most peaceful and meditative moments of the entire trip (or even so far) for me. I haven't been able to get that relaxed in a long time...

Conclusion of Pai: it was fantastic and the people here were so warm-hearted! No wonder Hans and Waltraud come here every year.

Vegan Eating in Pai: 

Smoothie Bowl and Butterfly Pea Tea
Smoothie Bowl and Butterfly Pea tea
Vegan Waffles!!
Vegan Waffles!!🤤
Khao soi (typical of Northern Thailand) and soooo good!
Veg. Khao soi (typical of Northern Thailand) and soooo good!
Coconut porridge with fresh fruits and Thai Tea
Coconut porridge with fresh fruits and Thai Tea
The highlight: Mango with sticky rice 😋

My guesthouse with a natural pond in Pai (literally the "Pairadise"!!):

Pairadise Guesthouse
Pairadise Guesthouse
Pairadise Guesthouse
Pairadise Guesthouse
My balcony with hammock :)
My balcony with hammock :)
Evening sun in Pai
Evening sun in Pai
Bamboo bridge over the Pai River
Bamboo bridge over the Pai River
Many lovely local restaurants in Pai
Many lovely local restaurants in Pai ❤️
Temple in Chiang Mai (can
Temple in Chiang Mai (can't remember the name anymore. There are over 100 there!)


Art in Paradise with Esther
Art in Paradise Museum with Esther
Some Christmas atmosphere here too
Some Christmas atmosphere here too 😊



By now, I'm already in the cultural site of Sukhothai, the report about it will follow. 😊 
I hope everyone is enjoying their Advent season in Vienna and sending lots of sunshine and energy to everyone!! I'm looking forward to seeing all of you! 

ענטפער (2)

Inès
Der Bericht ist soeben upgeloaded worden oder? :) Habe ihn bereits gelesen - Check! Der Naturbadeteich schaut traumhaft aus! :-*

Rosmarie
Jaaa ganz frisch hochgeladen ;)! Der war auch super. Erfrischend und sauber. Ich freu mich so auf dich!!