The Vagabond's Guide To Chiang Mai, Thailand

Thailand's "Jewel Of The North," Chiang Mai, is the arts and cultural center of the nation, as well as stunningly beautiful, filled with charming people, and a hotbed for adventure travelers.



Whether you're interested in picking mangoes, checking out the work of Thai artisans, biking across the beautiful mountains of the area, or want to taste the amazing food Thai chefs are famous for, "The Vagabond's Guide To Chiang Mai, Thailand" is the single best guide you'll find for the city and its surrounding areas.



Written by Andrew Perlot, a former newspaper reporter who spent more than a year and a half living in Chiang Mai, this guide covers a lot of ground:



- The best places to stay for a short term or extended stay, no matter what your budget

- What's worth doing in the city, and what you should skip.

- Day trips outside Chiang Mai which are worth your time and money.

- A guide to the best biking routes, hiking trails through the back country, and other fitness and nature exploration opportunities the area has to offer.

- Where to go shopping, no matter what your budget.

- If you love tropical fruit or are a raw foodist, this guide offers in-depth coverage of the best markets and how to navigate them.





About the Author:



Andrew Perlot has wandered the backroads of six countries in Southeast Asia and visited numerous cities and wilderness areas, but ask him where is favorite spot is and he doesn't have to think to long; Chiang Mai, Thailand is the clear winner.



A former newspaper reporter, Andrew found Chiang Mai was the perfect place to work, relax, and play. With cheap prices, great food, and wonderful surrounding park lands, he immediately felt at home there. After living there for more than a year and a half he decided to produce The Vagabond's Guide To Chiang Mai to help other people get as much out of the city has he has.