Calling Chiang Mai a city is a bit of a stretch; it’s very manageable to get around. There is so much to do, including the famous cooking schools (I learned so much about Thai culture from a one-day class at Chiang Mai Cookery School — highly recommended) and trekks to visit the tribes in the foothills of the Himalayas. Julie Guest House is a wonderful place to base yourself. A very easy place to settle in for a few weeks…