This gem of Northern Thailand is famous for its jungles and mountains. Chiang Mai has grown a ton over the past years, so you’ll notice a real foreign community here- but the city still retains its small feel. You can walk nearly anywhere in the city, or if you’d rather ride you can rent a motorbike or pay less than a dollar for a song taew (red taxi.) Explore the hundreds of gorgeous temples filling the city, eat at vegetarian cafes and shop at the famous Sunday Night Market. A perfect day trip involves heading out to the jungle to ride elephants, go ziplining and trekking through the lush forests.