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

Manama , General info:
6/10

Capital of Bahrain, shooping and tourism locations, major malls, historic sites.

Friendly people, 15 minutes from the airport

Manama , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Tax and VAT free purchases, international designer brands, electronics, and high quality dinning and food options.

Manama , Don't miss:
6/10

Banyan tree resort, the tree of life, bab al Bahrain, old souk, gold souk.

Trip to aldar islands, lost paradise of dilmunia (waterpark), and the Bahrain Formula one circuit

Manama , Food:
7/10

All international cuisines available, very good value for money, traditional bahraini and arabic foods, shawarmas, biryanis, etc