Chiang Mai and the Mae Hong Son Loop
January 19th 2010 Arriving in Chiang Mai, on the 11th, we were instantly hit by how much more developed and tourist-savvy Thailand is. Got a taxi on a fixed fare straight in to the main tourist area and hit the streets to hunt out a room. We'd spoken to some people in Laos who seemed to think Thailand was cheaper than Laos, but we're definitely not finding that. Finally got a room for a good price, although the
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