Chiang Mai, we finally meet
After a short 2 hour train from Lampang, we arrived in the famous Chiang Mai. This post covers: how we got to Chiang Mai from Lampang where we stayed good places to eat and have coffee how much we spent overall impressions Anyone who has ever been to Thailand says you must go to Chiang Mai, it's the best. Now we could see for ourselves what all the fuss is about. Street art in Chiang Mai Getting there We took the local train from Lampang to Chiang Mai (23 baht for 3rd class seats). We were a bit dubious about it as we were picturing standing up all the way with chickens around our feet. Much to our happiness, it was fine. It was just like your standard train really, with comfortable enough seats and windows. Bit like the London Overground without the grumpy arseholes Atmosphere and getting around With a lot less hustle and bustle then Bangkok, Chiang Mai is a travellers haven. You can do allsorts here, from visiting elephants, Thai cooking classes to...