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    Ethical EateriesThailand

    Food For Good – Ethical Eateries In Chiang Mai

    by Bianca Caruana June 18, 2016October 7, 2018
    written by Bianca Caruana
    Food For Good – Ethical Eateries In Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai is fast becoming one of my favourite cities in Thailand, and because Thailand knows how to make some of the world’s best cuisines I’m so excited to bring you this city’s list of ethical eateries.

     

    From locally sourced organic produce in the fertile northern regions, to coffee produced by ethnic minorities in the surrounding provinces, here are a list of Chiang Mai’s most ethical eateries.

     

    Ethical Eateries Chiang Mai

     

     

    Free Bird Café

     

    The Free Bird Café is an organic vegan and vegetarian café supporting local NGO Thai Freedom House, a language and arts learning centre for indigenous peoples and Burmese refugees. Aside from serving amazing vegetarian dishes and smoothies, the café also has a charity shop. Purchase pre-loved clothes, jeans, purses, jewellery and books with 100% of the profits going to help the work that Thai Freedom House do for many in the community.

     

    Free Bird Cafe

     

     

    Sticky Rice Café

     

    This socially responsible café in Chiang Mai serves all things sticky rice and more. Grab a delicious red curry for only 50 baht that comes with a healthy serving of brown rice on the side. What makes this café so special however, is the fact that they give 5% of every bill to Local Alike, an organisation giving opportunities for locals, communities and businesses to better their livelihoods through tourism.

     

    Overstand Coffee

     

    Overstand Coffee Shop is a great little café in Chiang Mai that is passionate about supporting locals. They serve locally grown & roasted coffee and source their bread from local bakers. The café has a range of healthy smoothies, vegan and vegetarian options and their sourdough bread is just delightful. They even have vegemite for the Aussies!

     

    Overstand Coffee

     

     

    Dada Kafé

     

    Wheatgrass shots? Yes. Rye bread? Yes. Massaman Curry? Yes. Dada Kafe has a guilt free menu that will satisfy you for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They even have a good range of desserts as well. Try the spicy Massaman Curry served with brown rice, you won’t be disappointed.

     

     

    Bubbles Live Organic

     

    Bubbles Live Organic is great for the health nuts. They source as much organic ingredients they can and serve a range of vegetarian and vegan dishes, which have been said to be very large portions. If you’re after a healthy meal and a veggie smoothie this is the place to go.

     

    Bubbles Live

     

     

    Akha Ama

     

    Akha Ama is a socially empowered enterprise that brings visitors amazing coffee that is sourced from a small community of 30 Ahka households in Chiang Rai. Akha Ama grows their coffee in a sustainable way, using permaculture and organic practices. Drop by for an espresso, cappuccino or latte, or try their famous ‘shakerato’ – a double espresso shaken, not stirred, in a cocktail shaker full of ice.

     

     

    Melt Away Bakery (CLOSED)

     

    This lovely locally run bakery is a sweet tooth’s paradise. Fon, the baker, makes all her mouth-watering desserts from scratch; she even makes the ingredients from scratch. Be prepared to try the best chocolate and caramel cake in Asia, surrounded by the sounds of classical music and the best hospitality you could ask for.

     

    Melt Away Bakery

     

     

    Do you know of any other ethical eateries in Chiang Mai? Leave your comments in the section below. You can also check out my Ethical Eateries series bringing you ethical compilations from cities around the world.

     

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  • Responsible TourismTravel Inspiration

    10 Websites For The Responsible Traveller

    by Bianca Caruana June 14, 2016October 7, 2018
    June 14, 2016October 7, 2018

    For all the responsible travellers out there, here are some websites you might find useful for making an impact that counts.

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    15 Photos That Prove Chiang Mai Is The Best City For Street Food

    by Bianca Caruana June 14, 2016
    June 14, 2016

    The locals here in Chiang Mai know how to do street food, and they know how to do it well.

  • Local ToursResponsible TourismThailand

    Visiting a Countryside Flea Market Like a Local in Chiang Mai

    by Bianca Caruana June 12, 2016October 7, 2018
    June 12, 2016October 7, 2018

    Traveling like a local with Take Me Tour and visiting one of Chiang Mai’s most famous countryside flea markets.

  • MyanmarResponsible Tourism

    A Myanmar Three Week Itinerary

    by Bianca Caruana June 11, 2016December 28, 2019
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    I’ve just spent three weeks in this fascinating, unspoiled region of the world, backpacking across the country of Myanmar. Here’s how you can do it too!

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    Visiting the Pa’O tribe of the Shan State Myanmar

    by Bianca Caruana June 5, 2016December 28, 2019
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    Visiting Kakku, home to one of the nine ethnic groups of the Shan State Myanmar – the Pa’O people.

  • Fair TradePhilippines

    Southern Partners and Fair Trade Centre celebrate World Fair Trade Day in Cebu City

    by Bianca Caruana June 2, 2016October 7, 2018
    June 2, 2016October 7, 2018

    SPFTC gathers together to celebrate Fair Trade Day 2016 and raise awareness about the importance of fair trade in the Philippines.

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    Land is Life – Farmer’s Fight For Justice in the Philippines

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    Farmers struggle against coercive movements that threaten their land rights.

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    Community Based Tourism Gives New Hope to Irrawaddy Dolphin and Burmese Fishermen

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    How community based tourism is helping to protect the last of the Irrawaddy dolphin in Myanmar.

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    Travellers From Around The World – India

    by Bianca Caruana May 29, 2016
    May 29, 2016

    “My advice is only one thing, add life to years and have the zeal to experience things. In the end have tons of memories not just crores of money.”

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