Sharing passions unlocks economic opportunities for all, writes Stephanie Holmes.

The underlying desire of travel is no longer simply an urge to visit a culture different to our own. Today’s travellers want more — we want to feel like a local wherever we go; hoping to veer away from the tourist trail to find the places only residents know about, so when we get home we can impress our friends with just how world-savvy we really are.

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GETTING THERE

Thai Airways

flies from Auckland to Chiang Mai, via Bangkok, with return Economy Class fares starting from $1138.

DETAILS
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