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Discover the Flavors of Thailand: Authentic Thai Dishes at Howie’s HomeStay

Bangkok is often the go-to destination for Thai cuisine, but did you know that there’s a whole new world of culinary delights to savor when you stay in Chiang Mai? As your hosts at Howie's Homestay, we'll ensure you have a memorable gastronomic experience! Your host,Jerri, will meticulously prepare and cook traditional Thai curries and recipes with immense passion for you and your group, whipping up dishes that stand out from what you will find in five-star hotels in Chiang Mai. She has mastered local dishes like namtok moo (grilled pork), tom ka gai (coconut chicken soup), and gaengkhiaowaan gai (Thai green curry with chicken). Once you taste her cooking, you won’t want to eat elsewhere! Discover Jerri’s culinary journey. Jerri's journey to Thai culinary mastery began in her childhood when she did the shopping for her mom. She visited Bangkok’s fresh markets and helped her family prepare all the Thai recipes she had mastered. She also learned her family’s well-kept ...

Architectural Marvels: Exploring Bill Bensley's Hotels in Thailand

Whether you’re an aspiring architect or admire well-designed structures, staying with us here at Howie’s Homestay will be a treat for your senses. We are proud to be one of the Bill Bensley hotels in Thailand , tucked in lush Mae Rim Valley in the northern part of the country. We worked closely with Bill Bensley to design our private Chiang Mai villa with a pool, resulting in a resort like no other in the country! Who is Bill Bensley? In the world of architecture, Bill Bensley is a well-known figure dubbed the ‘King of Exotic Resorts.’ The acclaimed architect has been picked by Architectural Digest among its Top 100 Architects in the world for 4 consecutive years for his impactful work. We invited him to collaborate on our luxury Chiang Mai retreat because we were impressed by his innovative approach to villa resort design. The result? Howie’s Homestay is a beautiful holiday home that can rival the best Bill Bensley hotels in Thailand . This beautiful property, with its thoughtf...