Apparently a new cafe opens in Chiang Mai every 48 hours and the number of cafes now outnumber 7-11's (which is saying something). They love their coffee up here and do it well. Whilst there are the ubiquitous chain coffee outlets charging western prices, the number of independent barista's doing quality work far outnumber them. There's a lot to love about Chiang Mai. It's my favourite Asian city and for me its all about the food. Bangkokians travel the 700km up to the cultural capital for weekends just so they can partake of the superb northern cuisine, such is its appeal. It is literally everywhere. One could spend their entire life in this town, doing every meal at a different eatery and only get through a fraction of what's on offer. Chiang Mai has a winter.
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