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

Murree , General info:
7/10

Murree is a hill station close to the capital city Islamabad. Its 7500 feet above sea level, so remains cool even in summer. Being in close vicinity to Islamabad it gets huge number of tourists. Its economy is mostly based on tourism. I winter it gets snow and attracts huge crowds from nearby cities.

Murree , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Murree's Mall Road is shoppers paradise. Shawls, Stoles, dry fruits and locally embroidered dresses are speciatities.

Murree , Different stuff:
7/10

Abundance of dry fruits

Murree , Don't miss:
8/10

The Mall with its three levels of shopping in a hilly area is definitely not to be missed. In addition there are many lovely hiking tracks.

Murree , Food:
7/10

All kinds of Pakistani and international varieties especially Chinese food is available everywhere. Not to be missed is the local breakfast of omelletes and parathas with doodh patti tea. They have lovely version of french fries too.

Murree , Hotels:
9/10

PC Bhurban, Shangrila, Blue Pines, and 100s more. All over Murree one can find hotels, restaurants and shopping areas

Murree , Safety:
8/10

Its perfectly safe