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Owners of Just Love Experience, Pek and Taura, met in Chiang Mai in 2008. Being from different cultures, they have navigated cultural similarities and differences while connecting over shared values of kindness, joy, adventure and family. Pek and Taura have lived in Japan and Vietnam, as well as frequent travel to America and other Asian countries. These experiences have contributed to their love of food, creativity and connection with locals.
Just Love Experience has been a growing vision for many years. Experiences turned into stories which have led to the making of this business. Just Love Experience is about COMMUNITY, CONNECTION, EXPERIENCE, STORY, SANUK and always seeking JOY.
Introducing Just Love Experience!
We are committed to supporting the local communities within and around Chiang Mai. From the long standing, family run food vendors to the experienced local tour guides and drivers who are deeply rooted in the North, each of our tours giving back to the local people. We pride ourselves in giving our guests a unique local experience by integrating into daily life, allowing for authentic connection.
We intentionally create experiences that allow for authentic connection. Our small tours (1-10 people) allow each guest to connect with locals to learn stories of food, family, culture and traditions. When you join one of our tours, you can expect to learn a few key phrases in Thai and how to express appreciation to the locals. Our English speaking team is ready to help support you in connecting with people you meet throughout the tour.
We are committed to creating a unique and authentic experience for visitors to Chiang Mai, one that will allow deeper connection to Thai culture. Our tours are the ultimate sensory experiences that will have you tasting, smelling, listening and feeling your way through Chiang Mai. You will be eating like locals WITH locals and experiencing day to day life as you learn stories of food, family and life in Northern Thailand.
We fully embrace the Thai concept of sanuk, which is simply translated to having fun. Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles and the sanuk mindset is deeply engrained into the everyday life of Thai people. It's about seeking joy and looking for the positive in experiences and interactions. We encourage our guests to join us with a sense of sanuk, ready to have a truly authentic experiences with Just Love Experience.
When joining one of our tours, you will learn stories of food, communities and individuals. Through storytelling, our guests will experience Chiang Mai through the lens of a local Thai person while learning the history of this incredible city and the people who live here.
Who we are
Pek
Taura
Taura
Pek is co-owner and the man on the ground, making sure every tour runs smoothly. He brings the humor, connection and bright smile to every experience.
Taura
Taura
Taura
Taura is co-owner and creative director of Just Love Experience. She is the one behind the scenes, communicating with guests, program planning and sharing stories on social media.
Everyone is welcome at our table.
Meet the Team!
Supporting the local community
Just Love Experience is dedicated to offering unique SANUK experiences that allow people to connect with Thai culture, creativity, and local communities. By joining us, you are not only discovering the beauty of Chiang Mai but also making a difference in the lives of local people. Whether it’s a food tour, a homestay, an elephant experience, or another tour led by our passionate team, we have built strong, positive relationships with the individuals involved, creating lasting impacts within the community.
At Just Love Experience, we are a family-run business deeply committed to supporting the local Chiang Mai community. During our food tours, we visit long-standing, small businesses often run by entire families. Our English-speaking tour guides, all Chiang Mai locals, bring over 20 years of experience in the local tourism industry, ensuring that every guest has a rich and authentic experience. Additionally, our motorbike drivers are university students studying International Communication, and each tour contributes to their educational success and development of their English language skills.
The Karen Hilltribe Village Homestay and Elephant Experience were specifically created to support a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, artists, farmers, caretakers and their families. This initiative is a part of our ongoing commitment to fostering positive change and empowerment for the people of Chiang Mai.
JUST LOVE is our motto, and we strive to spread it wherever we go!