#ChiangMai Staycation - Baan Canna Country Resort

Hello there, Happy Labour Day! It seems like I take forever to finish my travel posts (talking about efficiency of sorting of thousands of photos and editing!), I guess this would be my second last post before I wrap up my Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai trip posts! 

Our style of travel is always like this - budget hotels on the first few days and tour around as many tourist attractions as we could and then indulge ourselves on a fine resort/ hotel on the last day.

Check out our budget 1st & 2nd day stay!:

(1st day) Chiang Mai hotel - http://emmz-s.blogspot.my/2015/10/chiangmai-arrival.html

(2nd day) Chiang Rai resort - http://emmz-s.blogspot.my/2016/02/amarin-resort-chiang-rai-more-than-just.html

For our 3rd day stay in Chiang Mai, we picked this resort called Baan Canna Country Resort.

We booked the room via Agoda at RM 274.74 (tax included) for our stay on Oct, 2015. This is a very decent resort with reasonable price, the only down side is its location, it's located in a distant area from the city. We basically needed to take about half and hour to drive to the city.

This is how the entrance looks like, I'm amazed by the unique design!

It feels different entering the resort like this!

Reception with antique wood furniture!

Our resort room!

Fell in love at first sight for this room!!! 💕💕

We were not only impressed by the coziness of the room, we were satisfied with the service too! The air-conditioner was turned on before we check in! 

#roomgoal

The wooden wardrobe with bathrobes, room slippers, safety box, and...

hair dryer!

This is the corner I love the most! 

A mini sofa with a lovely coffee table, love the perfect lightning which is suitable for doing some work when travelling!  

and a small TV set for some entertainment too.

I wish I could wake up to room like this every morning! ♥♥

Moving to their spacious bathroom!

Shower area

There's a glass window in the shower area.

Felt very insecure at first when I showered in a ''see-through'' space, but it's covered by fences and plants. Tons of inspirational ideas flowing in when I took a shower in a space like this by staring out the window at those beautiful greenery.

Then the toilet bowl.

Only 1 little thing I couldn't comprehend, why the coffee set has to be right next to the toilet? #weird

My #bathroomgoal! 💕

How it looks like from the inside of our resort room.

Our stay was very pleasant, there are ONLY 6 rooms in Baan Canna Country Resort, which makes this place very tranquil and peaceful. A perfect get away staycation from the hustle and bustle from the city! Waking up to the insects orchestra in the morning is the best feeling ever! 

The pool.

The swimming pool was rather small sized compare to the usual hotels/ resorts, but good thing is the pool will not get crowded. :)

Our complimentary breakfast!

A little space for the guests to chill outside the room.

Wished I could stay a few more days to deeply immerse myself into the beauty of nature!

Pros:

1. Spacious room (54 s.q.m)

2. Clean, comfortable bed and cozy

3. Free wifi

4. Very quiet, relaxing, and peaceful atmosphere

5. You get to experience a stay closer to mother nature as the resort rooms are surrounded by greenery

6. Good customer service although the are only a few staffs on standby

7. Cheaper price for a more luxury stay

Cons:

1. Location is in a rural area, very inconvenient for travellers who're not driving (at least half an hour drive to the city)

2. Breakfast choice is limited

3. Swimming pool is a smaller and not as luxury

Address:

133/8 Moo 6, Tambol Mae Raem, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50180

Map:

March Favourites

Hello there! I haven't been blogging for about two weeks, apology for my absence, I've been travelling home (where my family stays) and hometown (where my root is) for cheng beng! I did something unbelievable too, I DROVE ALL BY MYSELF FOR 6+ HOURS (2 WAYS TRIP)!!! I wouldn't let my parents to drive so I did it by myself, while my brother was helping out at the store. 

Well I haven't given up on favourites but I'm going to do some adjustments to it. I've become a lot more committed to blogging since I started to blog about favourites but now, instead of doing it biweekly, I'm going to do it on a monthly basis. Well the reason being so is I would like to spend more time on writing more interesting posts such as travel, beauty etc...

Now without further ado...let's see what my March favourites were!

Favourite Skincare:

This KOSÉ SEKKISEI’s Special Edition Trial Kit is my new love! I'm now finished with this trial kit I felt so regretful that I didn't get a spare set when they were doing promotion! Love how it feels on my skin! For full detailed review please check out my previous post at here .

Next favourite is this Biore UV Spray. It's my favourite for sunblock retouch purpose as it's much easier to reapply sunblock after every few hours especially when I'm teaching for long hours. Very high coverage in SPF 50+ and PA++++, I'm using it as my hair sunblock too! 

And this...my ALL TIME FAVOURITE cleansing wipes from Bifesta! I got it in the Hello Kitty edition, so adorable! I've blogged this before so for full and detailed review please check out my previous post here .

Favourite Body Product:

I'm not a body lotion type of person, the weather in Malaysia is scorching hot and I often feel that the body lotion melt right after I apply it. It becomes sticky on my skin. Then I decided to try this Nivea's In-Shower Body Lotion when I shopped at Watson, this is a game changing for me! By applying this after shower gel and rinsing it off, my skin is not burdened by the lotion anymore. No more sticky tacky feeling and skin is softer and smoother!

Favourite Tea:

I've been drink this Jasmine and Green tea from Totally Organic for a couple of months already, bought it randomly. I didn't know what's the logic behind but this tea soothes my menstrual pain.

Favourite Book:

I know I'm late to the bookclub but I discovered this Secret a while ago, getting the ''HERO'' version for my first secret book and I'm going to get another one. I love reading a few pages before bed time.

Favourite Quote:

I'm a strong believer of daily activities such as actions, practices, conservations, training would determine who you are in the future.

Favourite Movie:

This movie is based on true story. It narrates a rescue mission of a Coast Guard who made a daring decision to rescue sailors trapped on a massive storm. Others called it a suicide mission and never expected he'll back with dozens of survivors. 

"Impossible mission in other's eyes could be possible in yours."

Favourite Inspirational Video:

I'm into TED Talks nowadays, and this is my favourite one from last month - GOING ALL IN ON YOUR PASSION.

Favourite Music:

That's all for my March favourites!  ♥♥

Song Hye Kyo Inspired Haircut (from Descendants of the Sun)

Who's watching this Korean Drama and obsessed with Song Hye Kyo like I do? She is a goddess and so pretty! 💕💕 I am so obsessed with this drama and Song Hye Kyo so I decided to had my haircut similar to hers in the drama!   

Song Joong Ki is cute too!! Only 2 episodes a week is killing me hahaaa..the story plot is so exciting! 

For the first time ever I showed a picture of a celebrity to hairstylist and requested him to cut my hair similar to Song Hye Kyo. Feeling a little embarrassed at first, but I desperately needed some change to my hair. I'm not a fan of hair colouring and never had my hair coloured before, to be honest I was feeling a little bored with the same hair style over the years. A lot of people told me that I can't change much for my hair unless I colour it or cut it very short (the boyish kind of short), I want neither one of them.

Haircut can change a person's look too!

Love my new hair! It looks different now without any hair colouring and chemical damage. 

Why my bangs is not as short as Song Hye Kyo?

Despite I really love Song Hye Kyo, my face shape and figure, hair colour etc isn't the same as hers, my hair isn't as soft as hers too....My hairstylist Jason told me I can't had my bangs cut as short as hers, that would make me look like a kid. Well he was right, I tried to cut my bangs short once before, and it looked like this. ⬇⬇⬇

Very immature look! 

She looks so mature even with short bangs! I did the middle parting and had my bangs trimmed slightly longer than hers to look more mature.

Styling is needed to achieve her look in the drama, it takes me 5 - 10 mins to style it with a straightener but since my hair is much shorter now, my hair blowing time is shorten too. 

Very simple styling steps.

Start to curl my hair starts from the middle....then works towards the end. Curl the hair inwards and repeat the process. Spray some styling product after.

Simple and easy manageable hairstyle (to fit Hye Kyo's role as doctor in the drama)

Wearing similar shirt like hers in episode 9! #crazyfans

Watch this drama if you haven't already!

- Haircut by Senior Stylist Jason How from Number76, Midvalley.

My Top 10 Foods To Eat In Chiang Mai

I finally have some time to compile this blog post that was on my "to-blog" list for so long! I was totally off the radar during the exam week, full concentration is the most important thing and I had to put things away for a while including piano practice! 2016 has been so much more of a hectic year for me but I feel so satisfying each time when I accomplished something. 

Alright back to my topic, here it is for my TOP 10 FOODS TO EAT IN CHIANG MAI!

1. Khao Soi

Khao Soi is a Burmese-influenced dish served widely in northern Laos and northern Thailandm, the name means ''cut rice'' in Thai. This dish came up the first when I googled ''must eat'' in Chiang Mai. It is served with curry-like soup base, it taste very alike with our Malaysian's curry noodle but the soup is not as thick and oily as our curry. The soup base is more clear compare to ours.

The vegetarian Khao Soi (50 bath)

The chicken Khao Soi (50 bath)

2. Mango Stick Rice

Mango stick rice is a must try when visiting to Thailand! We ordered this Mango Stick Rice with Ice Cream and it taste so heavenly! 

(70 bath)

3. Fruit Shake

This is something unexpected for me, fruit shakes are sold in every nook and corner in Chiang Mai. The best drink to hydrate and replenish some vitamins from fresh fruit while travelling!

Left (Mango Fruit Shake)/ Right (Passion Fruit Fruit Shake) - 50 bath each

4. Mango Pancake

I just want to have mango in everything! Well it's a special pancake sold in the restaurant, not a remarkable taste for both me and Xiang but you should try it!

120 bath

We had Khao Soi, Mango Stick Rice, Fruit Shakes and Mango Pancake all in the same restaurant - Sailomjoy.

[Address: 319 Mun Mueang Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand]

Now let's move on to other restaurants for more scrumptious Thai local food!

5. Coconut Curry

We had our coconut curry at Chiang Rai the day before, but we had to order this as it's one of the recommendation food in Chiang Mai! The coconut curry we had in Chiang Rai was the ''dry'' one but this one is a ''soupy'' one. Well I personally prefer the ''dry version'' but nonetheless, this isn't bad too!

Coconut curry with shrimp (150 bath)

It's cheaper for chicken or pork, which is only 100 bath. We had the coconut curry in a slightly expensive restaurant - Cooking Love. However it's more of a cozy restaurant with less crowd and air-conditioner.

It was only us at around 12 noon..

[Address: Rachadamnoen Rd Soi 1, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand]

6. Grilled Fish 

This grilled Red Tiliapia with salt very tasty! The fish meat is still juicy after grilling process! It is served with green spicy sauce which elevates the taste of the fish too!

Small - 140 bath/ Large - 160 bath

7. Grilled Prawn

I had this order this, seafood is my favourite and it's so cheap and tasty! Of course, they're fresh and juicy too!

Small - 100 bath/ Large - 150 bath

Both grilled fish and prawns are from the same restaurants - Lert Ros. It is located just right opposite of Cooking Love restaurant.

[Address: Rachadamnoen Rd Soi 1, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand]

Now it's time for Chiang Mai local street food!!

8. Baked Banana

This baked banana is served with sweet sauce, very filling dessert and has quite an exquisite taste!

9. Crepe

My all time favourite Thai street food! The locals call it ''Rotee'' which is quite funny, I suppose it is made like the Roti Canai in Malaysia. Quite alike, but in a sweet taste.

With Nutella sauce on top! Yum!

10. Coconut Ice Cream

Last but not least, coconut ice cream!!! Served with toppings like corns, peanuts and also coconut meat!!

Travel Tips:

1. Most of the restaurants are located in the same area, around Phae Gate.

2. Plan your time to visit the restaurants, my suggestions:

• Breakfast or lunch : Sailomjoy
• Lunch : Cooking Love (they were just starting to parepare when we visited at 12noon, it's air-conditioned so it's best time to avoid the heat to enjoy your meal in a more comfortable restaurant)
• Dinner : Lert Ros (not air-conditioned, I assume it can get quite heaty in the afternoon from the grilling)

3. You may try the coffee at Sailomjoy, there are a lot of good review about their coffee art.

4. Most of the street food are at the night market around Phae Gate.

5. Parking is not convenient around Phae Gate, we parked at the parking lot which is located in between Sailomjoy and Lert Ros. Try to look at the right when you drive in the direction from Lert Ros to Sailomjoy. (p/s: parking is free/ discounted when you purchase some food or drinks on selected shops)

6. Make reservation if you choose to dine in the restaurant Lert Ros during dinner hour, it is always full. We reserved after had lunch at Cooking Love by just telling the boss, it's just right opposite!