The internet junkie or remote worker finds Chiang Mai a dream! I LOVE all the free wifi in every freshly-themed and designed cafe here- especially Iberry, Milk Garden, and Pai yai nay. Cafes here are open, airy spaces full of spirited and colorful vitality in the decor, rich drinks and desserts, and smiley, catering salespeople (mostly youthful, sweetly naive CMU students), and plenty of cozy couches to sink into. Makes my runs to Starbucks haven in NYC look desperate. As if to make itself look worse, the Starbucks here is the only place (with Wawee Coffee) where the wifi isn't free.
Speaking of internet surfing, I check www.chiangmainews.com every day. Started by a British consul, the site provides great information for residents here for any period of time to appreciate more about life and living in Chiang Mai. In addition to being the region's no. one stop for happenings, classifieds, current attractions, weather, and real news, City Life provides an easy introduction to all things Chiang Mai. Learn more from In-depth articles and interviews revealing unique and fascinating aspects of local culture and society. Topics vary greatly from batik textile classes, local archeological findings, and university issues to lady boys, dating, Thais abroad, NGO's, and active expat communities.
Taking my time in getting to know Chiang Mai has been a critical step in my Fulbright experience. I hope to delve deeply into my work here, which is a challenge because my plans keep changing shape. I feel welcome and inspired (when I'm not down for the count after having eaten the wrong thing for lunch!)
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