As you can see, we are alternately serious and silly.

Kathie particularly loves Chiang Mai. I'm sure she'd recommend it over those old rocks at Angkor Wat.

I'm too busy planning the wedding today.

And I'm sulking because I didn't think of 'Old Phart' before zorgle. So clever. lol.

lol, dogster.

Personally, I find Chiang Mai boring. And of course, Gate1 thinks you should use a tour, as, after all, Gate1 is a tour agent.

Do your research and see what appeals to you - even if it isn't what appeals to me or the dogster or Gate1. Once you know where you want to go, we can help with details.

I've been snowed out of the Forum for a few days, but just now have added 3 new topics asking for comments on 3 specific tours from 3 different tour companies. I still may piece the whole trip together by myself, obtaining local tours in each location, like from Viator or other local operators.