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

Flagstaff , General info:
9/10

Flagstaff (Navajo: Kinłání) is a city located in northern Arizona, in the southwestern United States. It’s located at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. The city is also the regional center and county seat for Coconino County

Air travel is available through Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, located just south of the city. The airport is primarily a small, general aviation airport with a single 6,999 feet (2,133 m) runway. The airport is currently undergoing a major expansion project to add 1,800 feet (549 m) to the north end of the current runway and lengthen the taxiway, to increase its viability for commercial and regional jets.

Flagstaff , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Almost everything is cheap in here.

Flagstaff , Different stuff:
9/10

In 2005, Men's Journal named Flagstaff as No. 2 on its Best Places to Live list, and National Geographic cited the city in its list of "10 Great Towns That Will Make You Feel Young."

Flagstaff , Don't miss:
9/10

The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra has been a source of enjoyment, enrichment and pride for the citizens of northern Arizona for more than 56 years.

Flagstaff , Food:
9/10

Flagstaff features a full menu of restaurants. No matter what cuisine you prefer or price range you prefer, Flagstaff provides excellent restaurants.

Flagstaff , Hotels:
9/10

Flagstaff has over 5000 hotel rooms, more than enough for all tourists. But all hotels are 3 stars or lower.

Flagstaff , Safety:
10/10

The violent crime rate, such as murder, robbery and rape, is very low in Flagstaff. However, the property crime rate, including larceny (theft) and burglary, is considerably higher than the average for Arizona cities.