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

Paris , General info:
10/10

Best time for visiting Paris is from april to september or during X-mas holidays

Crowds can be heavy during summer time. Weather is generally nice in April and may.

Paris , Cheap stuff:
1/10

Far less cheap public transport compared to London.

Paris , Different stuff:
7/10

to find nice and cheap clothes : go to "les halles" or rue de rivoli.

Paris , Don't miss:
9/10

Obviously the Eiffel Tower, the "arc de triomphe", the "champs elysées",

montmartre quarter (home of the famous painters),

All the great museums such as Le Louvre or Beaubourg modern art as well as the Musee d'Orsay with works from the impressionist area

the castles of Versailles and Vincennes.

Paris , Food:
10/10

All the French food.

ask for "blanquette de veau" (veal with white sauce) this is french's favorite dish or boeuf bourguignon (wine sauce and beef)

my favorite restaurant in Paris (i'm french) : aux deux canards 8, rue du faubourg poissonière

Paris , Hotels:
10/10

four seasons george V or the ritz ;-)

Paris , Safety:
8/10

pretty safe place, no gangs here !