Magic in the Mountains. A bird’s chirp, a distant rooster’s crow are the first sounds you hear cutting through the morning fog. Heated bathroom floors, freshly baked croissants and local coffee start the day. Just outside of your villa surrounded in lush flora, sheer limestone mountains jet up from the lazy river below. Welcome to Kanlaya’s Eyrie. This fantastic boutique villa is owned and operated by a lovely couple that have a refined,

Fastidious sense of duty and care for their guests. I won’t give away all the secrets of this jewel but the nearby cathedral-like Tham Lod cave, local Karen villages, and hot springs make a memorable trip for anyone. Details: This was our second visit. On both occasions we drove the winding 1095 road from Chiang Mai, roughly 4 1/2hours through gorgeous mountain…