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

Lahore , General info:
9/10

Don't underestimate Pakistan and one of its most ethnic city, Lahore. wear extremely reveling clothes, try to dress modest .

Lahore , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Anarkali Bazaar

Lahore , Different stuff:
10/10

The Pakistan-Indian border is 29 km(18 miles) from Lahore, The daily flag ceremony 30 minutes before sunset, are solemn and colourful in true tradition, with the Pakistani & Indian soldiers vying for militry perfetion and a lone bugler playing the haunting Last Post.

Let them know if you're a foreigner, you will be their special guest and enjoy.

Lahore , Don't miss:
8/10

Your Trip to Lahore is incomplete if you have not visited these places:

1. Lahore Fort (Qila)

2. Anarkali Bazaar

3. Shalimar Garden and Mughal Empror Humayun's Tomb.

4. Race Course Park in the Evening.

Lahore , Food:
10/10

Lahoris are famed for their food and for their consumption thereof. This is reflected in the array of restaurants in town.

Cafe Aylanto

Zouk, MM Alam Rd, Gulberg

Freddy's, on MM Alam Road

The Village, MM Alam Rd, Gulberg

Ziafat, Authentic Pakistani food

Dera, Right by the Gaddafi Stadium

Fujiyama, in the Avari Hotel

Costa Nosta, Real Authentic Italian food

Pizzerio Uno Chicago Grill, MM Alam Rd, Gulberg

Salt n Pepper

Pepperica (run by famous Artist Rana Shujaat)

Cookoos Cafe, (across from the Badshahi Mosque)

Lahore , Hotels:
9/10

Pearl Continental Lahore

Avari Lahore

Lahore Country Club

Holdiay Inn Lahore

Radisson Hotel Lahore at the Royal Palm

Best Western

Ambassador Hotel

Lahore , Safety:
9/10

There is no as such security problem in Lahore specially, Its the safest city in Pakistan. People are very friendly and hospitable.

But try avoid places where there is any religious or private rally or gathering.