A Thai-American artist/designer reveals what to do (and buy) in Chiang Mai
Painter and textile entrepreneur Emon Surakitkoson gives tips on exploring Northern Thailand—and talks about her innovative new clothing line.
The Souvenirist by Jenn Barger
Wherever you go, there you shop. Travel, retail, hotel intel from a Nat Geo Travel contributing editor, onetime Washington Post fashion editor & lifelong wanderer.
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