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Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is a city where you can rent a house for $400 a month and spend most of your time outside of it. The old city is small enough to walk, the motorbike taxis are cheap, and the surrounding mountains give you somewhere to go when the city itself gets repetitive.

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Journal

Flying Into Thailand on a DTV: Da Nang to Chiang Mai With Eight Bags

All five of our Thailand DTVs were approved in just under four weeks at $340 a head, and we flew out of Da Nang the following week. Here is the real application timeline from Vietnam and what the 180 day entry stamp looked like at Bangkok immigration.

Jul 26, 2026 8 min read

Journal

We Got Our Thailand DTVs: Moving to Chiang Mai for a Year

All five of our Thailand DTV approvals came through yesterday. Next up: a house in Chiang Mai for at least a year, a palate expander for Cora, and the bikes the girls have been asking about.

Jul 17, 2026 4 min read

Things to Do

Best Things to Do in Chiang Mai 2026: Complete Klook Activity Guide

Discover the best things to do in Chiang Mai 2026 with our complete guide to elephant sanctuaries, ziplines, cooking classes, and day tours. Save with code ADAMANDLINDSKLOOK on Klook bookings.

Jan 3, 2026 9 min read

Itinerary

Chiang Mai Walking Tour: A Family-Friendly Self-Guided Itinerary

Explore Chiang Mai with our self-guided walking tour covering temples, night markets, and street food. Complete family budget breakdown shows how 5 people can spend under $40 for a full day.

Dec 10, 2025 7 min read