Asian Adventures - Chiang Mai, Thailand
First impressions coming in to the city are its totally different to what I was expecting. A lot less busy than I thought but my only Thai city to compare it to is Bangkok and that is totally crazy! Although different to what I thought I am certainly not disappointed. The city has a cool laid back and chilled atmosphere about it and I couldn't wait to explore it! Like Sukhothai we were hassled again at the bus station by Tuk Tuk drivers, although they were offering us a ride to our hotel for 150 baht so we couldn't really complain. Our hotel, The Small Hotel, was so lovely! Although anything was an improvement from our previous accommodation! The hotel only cost us £15 a night which was such a bargain as the room was great. The first thing we did was have a shower to wash all the ants from Pinpao Guesthouse in Sukhothai off us! We also sorted our laundry as we were in desperate need of clean pants!! On our first night we went for a wander near our hotel looking for somew...