We have just spent almost a week in northern Thailand, in Chaing Mai and today we leave Thailand for Laos. Up to the North We made it up to Chiang Mai on a local bus, where we were the only tourists. It was a great full service bus, with a stewardess, who brough us towels, drinks, food, water. Why can't bus travel be like this at home? We arrived bleary eyed early in the morning and took our first tuk-tuk ride to our guesthouse, Julie's which is one of those places that isn't in the guidebooks, but is legendary among travellers. It is one of those few guesthouses that really make you feel at home and people end up staying months. Cheap rooms ($4), cheap and great food, and super friendly local staff. We were lucky
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