Chiang Mai, Thailand

The city boasts a warmth (both from a meteorological and cultural standpoint) that really spoke to me and, unlike the more crowded parts of southern Thailand that I’d encountered so far, this warmth seemed less forced. While it may not have the beaches that Phuket boasts or the shopping that Bangkok can, its slightly cooler temperature and the beauty of the surround mountains and jungles were positively inspiring.

              

Chiangmai is the kind of place I could see myself settling down with just a laptop, my imagination, and an air-conditioner so I could finally finish my novel and become mega rich and famous. It’s considered the place for digital nomads for a reason, and the local food scene goes beyond the delicious Thai food that is cheap and readily available.
Case in point: I still remember how good my meal at Butter is Better was, and I daresay the best Mexican I’ve had outside the United States was also found at Miguel’s in Chiangmai.