Chiang Mai , General info:
9/10

To those that have visited Chiang Mai, Thailand they love it and thousands of foreigners have made this their home in retirement. But yet many still have not heard of Chiang Mai which is Thailand\'s 2nd largest city at only 300k population (city but outlying areas).

Chiang Mai is located about 1 hr north of Bangkok by plane and is cooler, cleaner, less traffic, less pollution and lower priced than Bangkok or Pattaya or Puket.

Chiang Mai , Different stuff:
7/10

If you are not from these parts some of the fruits and food you will not be accustomed to and we suggest sampling as much as you can and only watch out for foods with hot peppers as you have to develop a tolerance for the types and amount of peppers to add.

Chiang Mai , Food:
10/10

One of the best things about Chiang Mai and Thailand are the foods and fruits most of which are grown locally including strawberries.

So many different types of fruits that after living here for several years I have still not tasted them all.

The food is delicious and cheap.

Chiang Mai , Hotels:
10/10

Trujillo , General info:
8/10

Beautiful colonial centre

Trujillo , Cheap stuff:
10/10

City Tour

Caballos de Paso

Trujillo , Different stuff:
8/10

Archaeology

Chan Chan World Heritage site

Huaca de la Luna even better

El Brujo

Festivals. Marinera & Primavera, last week of January & September respectively.

Trujillo , Don't miss:
8/10

Cassinelli Museum & University Museum.

Trujillo , Food:
8/10

Rincon de Vallejo

Orbegoso & San Martín

España near Mansiche.

Trujillo , Hotels:
8/10

Casa de Clara

Economic family guest house offers meals & tours.

Quiet & informative.

Rooms from US$5 per person.

Cable TV, internet (wireless).

Trujillo , Safety:
7/10

Be careful around bus stations, markets & remote areas.

Do not believe taxi drivers or expect any traffic signals.