My husband and I got Sak Yant tattoos with Ajarn Yod through Where Sidewalks End in March 2026. Our entire Sak Yant experience was smooth and amazing! Our English-speaking guide Nuch was kind, sweet,... See more
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We engaged WSE on three occasions in Chiang Mai [Sak Yant, Local Tour, and Monk], and had three unique and amazingly fulfilling experiences! Each of our guides were wonderful people; engaging, th... See more
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Our Sak Yant experience with our guide Wao and Ajarn Tu Nametta was beyond incredible! Wao was the perfect guide and translator, making sure we were accommodated in every way possible and feeling like... See more
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Oaxaca is so popular it can be really easy to slide into a tourist bubble and never really see anything truly authentic. My tours with Where Sidewalk Ends changed all of that. With locals I was abl... See more
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Great cheese!
Really enjoyed our cheese tour with guide Laura. Very interesting history and process of making cheese!
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29 January 2026
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jan. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the Oaxaca Artisanal Cheese Experience and that Laura helped bring the history and process of cheesemaking to life. It’s wonderful that you chose to spend the day exploring this tradition with us, and we hope to welcome you back again anytime in Oaxaca, or beyond.
Sak Yant Bangkok-Steven was wonderful!
Steven was wonderful! He was on time to pick us up (and brought coffee:), and he was a great communicator. He thoroughly explained the process of the sak yant beforehand and during the process. Steven has a kind, gentle and caring demeanor and was very invested in our comfort during the process. As well, he documented the process beautifully and sent photo and video right away. Arjun Thueng was excellent and had a very straightforward but kind demeanor. Highly recommend!
29 January 2026
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Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re honored you chose to share this Sak Yant experience with us in Bangkok and glad to hear that Steven’s care, clear guidance, and thoughtful support helped make the day feel comfortable and memorable from start to finish. It’s also wonderful to know your time with Ajarn Thueng left such a strong impression. We’re grateful you trusted us with this meaningful moment and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime in Thailand, or beyond.
10/10 experience!
We had an amazing time with Victor learning more about ancestral Oaxacan dying and weaving techniques. The experience was intimate and we loved the family we met (and the lunch they made us!). I already want to go back and purchase more items :)
20 January 2026
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your kind review, Chloe. We’re honored you joined us for the Oaxaca Wool Textiles Experience and glad to hear the time with Victor and the host family made such a strong impression. It’s wonderful to know the demonstrations, the stories behind the craft, and the meal shared together made the day feel so personal. We’re grateful you chose to spend that time with us and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime in Oaxaca, or beyond.
A once in a lifetime experience
I appreciate the attention to detail and the thorough explanations and communication. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience
23 January 2026
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your kind review, Annette. We’re honored you chose to join us for your Sak Yant experience in Chiang Mai and glad to hear that the communication and guidance throughout the process helped make the day feel clear and meaningful. It’s wonderful to know your time with Khun Khai and Ajarn Rung left such a strong impression. We’re grateful you trusted us with this special moment and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime in Thailand, or beyond.
Amazing experience with friends
This was such an amazing, personal experience. We were given photos and videos at the end of our sakyant experience and our guide was so lovely. She took us to a local spot for lunch afterwards that was exactly what we were hoping for! 10/10 highly recommend!!
22 January 2026
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Nika. We’re honored you chose to share this Sak Yant experience with us in Phuket and glad to hear that Khun Nuch helped make the day feel so personal and memorable. It’s lovely to know the photos, videos, and the local lunch afterward added to the experience you were hoping for. We’re grateful you trusted us with this special moment and would be delighted to welcome you and your friends back anytime in Thailand, or beyond.
An enjoyable Day in Teotitlan.
It was nice to get a peek at the village and market with guide Laura. We really enjoyed what time we had with Josephina, with Laura acting as translator. Unfortunately, Josephina had to go to a medical appointment and so we did not get the exposure to natural dying that was in the experience description. We enjoyed weaving with the daughter’s assistance, and spending time with the family eating a lunch of soup, tortillas and grilled meat. We had some interesting discussions with Laura in the car that deepened our knowledge of women’s lives in Mexico.
19 January 2026
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed your time in Teotitlán and that Laura helped bring the village, its traditions, and conversations about local life to you in such a meaningful way. It’s wonderful to hear that the time spent weaving and sharing a meal with Josefina’s family made the day feel personal and memorable. We’re grateful you chose to share this experience with us and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime in Oaxaca, or beyond.
Amazing experience learning all about Mezcal!
We had the best day at a local palenque learning all about the ancestral process of making mezcal. Our day started with our guide Laura picking us up at our hotel. She was such a great guide and interpreter. Our palenque host family were all so lovely. It was great to be out in the agave fields surrounded by mountains learning what the day to day looks like. Lunch was delicious, as was the mezcal. We came home with 3 bottles!
7 January 2026
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Kristin. We’re honored you joined us for the Oaxaca Ancestral Mezcal Experience and glad to hear the day with Laura and the host family at the palenque made such a strong impression. It’s great to know you enjoyed learning about the ancestral process, spending time in the agave fields, and sharing food and mezcal together. We’re grateful you chose to spend the day with us and hope the bottles you brought home keep the memories of Oaxaca alive for a long time.
We would love to welcome you back anytime in Oaxaca when your mezcal is running low, or for another cultural experience with us elsewhere.
For your first Yant?..
I wanted to wait to write anything so i could sit with the experience for a bit ✨🙏 This was a beautiful and powerful experience for me start to finish. Where the sidewalk ends (Noi) made it so smooth and authentic. Noi is such a nice guy, charming and chill. perfect at giving the facts and helpful advice, while also translating and creating ceremony. Exactly what i was looking for.
Ajarn Rung is a true master and his modesty speaks volumes. Its such an honor to recieve blessing and protection from Ajarn Rung, and i’m so proud of my new Sak Yant. He’s gentle and wise and helped listen and create a design specifically one of a kind, for me. It was exactly the ceremony i’d hoped for.
Notes for others; This is not a tattoo shop, experience. And i’ve been in a lot of them. You’re visiting an Ajarn, and it feels like oldschool shop. A friends studio.. because it is. You’re visiting a monk in his studio north of town, it’s fast, with great intention, and the bamboo is a unique experience as far as needles go.
I’m so grateful for the entire experiwnce, and the quick lunch in the way out of town was a great treat and a moment to gather oneself. Thank you Thank you for making it easy and such a memorable experience, WSE! To to Ajarn Rung, many blessings to all, thank you for your help ✨🙏
25 December 2025
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words, Jesse. We’re honored you chose to share this experience with us and glad to hear that Khun Noi’s guidance helped the day feel smooth and meaningful from start to finish. It’s wonderful to know that your time with Ajarn Rung and the ceremony itself left such a lasting impression. We’re grateful you trusted us with this moment and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime for another sak yant in Chiang Mai, or for another cultural experience with us beyond.
Sak Yant was an amazing experience
We had a great time. Our translator Ny was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions and explained things to us. As someone who never ever thought about getting a tattoo, we would recommend this to others that are thinking about getting a Sak Yant. The Ajarn Rung was very kind to us and it was quite painless.
9 January 2026
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your kind review, Ken. We’re honored you chose to share this experience with us, especially for your first tattoo. It’s wonderful to hear that Khun Noi’s guidance helped answer your questions and make the process feel comfortable, and that your time with Ajarn Rung left such a positive impression. We’re grateful you trusted us with this meaningful moment and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime in Chiang Mai, or for another cultural experience with us beyond.
Outstanding Experience with WSE Travel Inc.
We had an amazing experience with WSE Travel Inc. and couldn’t recommend them more. As a couple, getting our Sak Yant tattoos was something very meaningful to us, and the entire process was handled with such care, professionalism, and respect.
Our guide was exceptional with his thorough explanations helped us truly understand the history, symbolism, and spiritual significance behind the tattoos. He made the experience feel incredibly personal, not rushed, and genuinely enjoyable. We always felt comfortable, supported, and well-informed every step of the way.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and WSE made it unforgettable. If you’re looking for a well-organized, authentic, and memorable cultural experience, WSE Travel Inc. is the way to go!
3 January 2026
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Daniel. We’re honored that you chose to share this meaningful experience together and glad to hear the day felt personal, well guided, and respectful from beginning to end. It’s wonderful to know that Khun Nuch’s explanations helped bring the history and symbolism of the Sak Yant to life for you both, and that your time with Ajarn Yod left such a lasting impression. We’re grateful you trusted us with such an important moment.
We hope your Sak Yants continue to carry meaning for you both, and we would love to welcome you back again whenever your travels bring you to Thailand, or to another experience with us elsewhere.
Best of the Mescal tours!
This was one of the highlights of our time in Oaxaca! The tour was excellent and so educational. The guides were great and they easily handled our mixed language needs. You won't be disappointed with this tour!
25 December 2025
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your kind review, Susan. We’re honored you chose to join us for the Oaxaca Ancestral Mezcal Experience and glad to hear it became one of the highlights of your time in Oaxaca. It’s wonderful to know that Victor’s guidance helped make the day both educational and enjoyable, especially with the mixed languages in your group. We’re grateful you spent that time with us and would love to welcome you back anytime in Oaxaca, or for another cultural experience with us elsewhere.
Amazing
Steven was a great guide. He was so knowledgeable and helped to facilitate the process with Ajarn Ya. It was an extremely memorable experience and one I'll remember forever.
15 December 2025
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your kind review, Jahred. We’re honored you chose to join us for your Sak Yant experience in Bangkok and glad to hear that Steven’s knowledge and guidance helped make the process with Ajarn Ya smooth and meaningful. It’s wonderful to know the day left such a lasting impression and that your Sak Yant will remain a meaningful memory for years to come. We’re grateful you trusted us with this experience and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime in Bangkok, or for another cultural experience with us elsewhere.
Communication went really easy
Communication went really easy. We got answers to all our questions, everything got arranged in no time.
Everything goes to plan.
The guide is very helpfull and Arjan Rung is the best. You get what you want but most important you get what is wright for you. Take your time, talk and explain what is your story and you will have an amazing expierience. And its really worth the money. If you don't understand the meaning of a sak yant and you are not open to it. You should not spend the money or put your time into it.
17 December 2025
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Tine. It truly means a lot that you chose to join us again and trusted us once more with your Sak Yant experience in Chiang Mai. We’re glad to hear the communication and planning felt smooth, and that Khun Khai’s guidance helped make the day comfortable and clear. It’s wonderful to know your time with Ajarn Rung left such a strong impression.
We’re grateful you shared this experience with us and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime in Chiang Mai, or for another cultural experience with us elsewhere.
An unforgettable moment, for the good !
Our guide Mutchalin definitely made this experience unforgettable ❤️
But before that, using the website and having informations to book my Sak Yant tattoo in Chaing Mai with Ajarn Sam was easy and clear.
If I had something so improved that would be the way to find the description of every ajarn and monk. It could be nice to add it on top of the page of the ajarn in question.
From the moment I booked I felt truly listen and nicely guided. Mutchalin (surname Woe) is an amazing person who took the time to understand my thoughts and my wishes. Ajarn Sam was really gentle and understanding.
I definitely recommend WSE for this experience !
15 December 2025
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Ameline. We’re honored you chose to join us for your Sak Yant experience in Chiang Mai and glad to hear that the booking process felt clear and supportive from the start. It’s wonderful to know that Khun Wao’s care and attention helped make the day so meaningful, and that your time with Ajarn Sam left such a positive impression.
We also appreciate your suggestion about sharing more information on the ajarns and will certainly keep that in mind as we continue improving our resources for future guests. We’re grateful you trusted us with this experience and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime in Chiang Mai, or for another cultural experience with us elsewhere.
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your kind review, Melanie. We’re honored you joined us for the Day of the Dead Marigold Night Experience and glad to hear you had such a great time. It means a lot that you would recommend the experience, and we’re grateful you chose to share this special evening in Oaxaca with us. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime in Oaxaca, or for another cultural experience with us elsewhere.
We had an amazing day with our guide
We had an amazing day with our guide, Leo in Oaxaca. I thought it would be great to have a guide help us with an overview of Oaxaca and learn some local history. Leo had a great personality, he made our day feel like we were traveling with a friend. I would love to spend time with Leo again and that makes me highly recommend Where Sidewalks End to other travelers.
24 November 2025
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your kind review, Michael. We’re honored you chose to join us for the Oaxaca Local Experience and glad to hear that Leo helped make the day feel both informative and personal. It’s wonderful to know that exploring the city together felt like spending time with a friend. We’re grateful you shared the day with us and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime in Oaxaca, or for another cultural experience with us elsewhere.
Where Sidewalks End always facilitates…
Where Sidewalks End always facilitates an incredible cultural experience with great translators and talented Thai tattoo masters!
14 November 2025
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you so much for your kind words, Carrie. It truly means a lot that you continue to trust us to host these experiences for you and the groups you bring to Thailand. We’re honored to help facilitate these moments with Khun Wao and Ajarn Rung, and we’re grateful for the care and openness you bring each time. We look forward to welcoming you and your retreats back again in Chiang Mai, or for another cultural experience with us beyond.
Dissapointing
Last year I had 2 tours with WSE,which were just perfect.However,this time,we had a guide who did not talked to us at all;we had no idea how long are we supposed to stay at the different stops or what are we supposed to do.Also,we were offered no information about the symbolism of marigold for the day of the death-although that was supposed to be the central focus of a trip.Honestly,I could have gotten a taxi to go to a marigold field and take some pics.All of this was quite a pitty;because the tour has potential to be a great one.
20 November 2025
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Laura. We truly appreciate that you chose to join us again after the positive experiences you had with us previously in Oaxaca.
We’re sorry to hear that this particular outing did not meet the expectations you had for the Marigold Fields Experience. Your comments about the level of explanation and guidance during the visit are important to us, and we will review them with our team as we continue refining the experience.
This experience is designed to combine time in the marigold fields with professional photography to capture the season, and we hope the photos helped preserve some special memories from the day once they were delivered.
Thank you again for your continued support and for sharing your thoughts with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in Oaxaca again in the future, or for another cultural experience elsewhere with us.
Sak Yant & quick self tour of Wat ruins in Ayutthaya
We truly enjoyed the experience, our Arjan was wonderful and we were treated to having our Sak Yan't s done at a Wat , which was a very special experience.
but do wish more time had been spent on touring the Wat's as was part of the description for the Sak Yant experience.
8 November 2025
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you for sharing your experience, Hyacinth. We’re very glad to hear you enjoyed your Sak Yant with Ajarn Wao, and that receiving it at the wat made the moment feel especially meaningful.
The Ayutthaya temples are an important part of this experience and we always aim to visit all the sites included in the itinerary. Because the Sak Yant ceremony itself can vary in length, and some temples close earlier in the day, the timing can occasionally affect how many sites we are able to visit afterward.
We truly appreciate you joining us for this special day and hope to welcome you back again in Thailand, or for another cultural experience elsewhere with us.
It was...just ok.
This is the second Sak Yant I have done in Chiang Mai and this experience was not as good as the past one. I did not go through any 3rd party tour operator, I did the planning all in my own. I want to make that clear based on the company’s response to this review. We were transported to a very dingy home where we all had to sit outside in their kitchen area for 5 plus hours (since we had a group of 6), then it rained and flooded the area. The interaction with the Arjan was basically nothing - even when my husband told him some pretty heavy information about his life, there was no discussion. The assistant to the Arjan was on Tik Tok the whole time. Then two other people showed up with coffees and talked and were on their phones with volume up, even when the Arjan was doing the blessing. The room we were in was dirty and dark. The actual Sak Yant tattoos were good though and we video'd the blessing and then Googled translated it and it was legit, so we were happy about that. It was unfortunate that it was not as nice & meaningful as my first Sak Yant but Arjan Dej is talented.
9 November 2025
Reply from Where Sidewalks End
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Kim, and for returning to join us again for another Sak Yant experience in Chiang Mai. It means a lot that you chose to come back after your previous visit with us.
We’re glad to hear that you were happy with the Sak Yant itself and Ajarn Dej’s work. At the same time, we’re sorry to hear that the overall environment that day did not feel as comfortable or meaningful as your previous experience. Each Ajarn receives guests in their own samnak, which are personal spaces where local students and community members may also come and go. While this can sometimes feel informal compared to what visitors expect, it is part of the reality of visiting an Ajarn in his own environment.
Weather can also play a role during the rainy season in northern Thailand, and unfortunately the heavy rains this year did create difficult conditions in many areas. We appreciate your patience with that on the day.
Thank you again for returning to travel with us and for sharing your thoughts. We truly value your continued trust and hope we may have the opportunity to welcome you again in Chiang Mai, or for another cultural experience elsewhere with us in the future.
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