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When I travel, I look for these things:
- An affordable studio with a view
- A quiet place to work, ideally a library
- A place to run
- Easy access to food, ideally with local and foreign options
I rarely find a place that meets all those criterias. Chiang Mai crushed them. It was all I was looking for and more. The longer I stayed, the more I liked it.
You might have heard of Chiang Mai as a great place for digital nomads. Well, I am not very interested in Niman, Chiang Mai's digital nomad hub, or in the touristy center of the city.
I found my home close to Chiang Mai University (CMU), a 10 minute walk from the University Library, a running track, and all the food options for students.
Between my 2022 and 2024 trip, I came here 6 times, for a total of 5 months.
- An affordable studio with a view
- A quiet place to work, ideally a library
- A place to run
- Easy access to food, ideally with local and foreign options
I rarely find a place that meets all those criterias. Chiang Mai crushed them. It was all I was looking for and more. The longer I stayed, the more I liked it.
You might have heard of Chiang Mai as a great place for digital nomads. Well, I am not very interested in Niman, Chiang Mai's digital nomad hub, or in the touristy center of the city.
I found my home close to Chiang Mai University (CMU), a 10 minute walk from the University Library, a running track, and all the food options for students.
Between my 2022 and 2024 trip, I came here 6 times, for a total of 5 months.
CMU Library
My favourite library ever.
Spacious, comfortable, bright, surrounded by nature, with beautiful views. Incredible.
I worked there every day.
It gets crowded during semesters, but this was a vacation month, so it was super quiet.
Spacious, comfortable, bright, surrounded by nature, with beautiful views. Incredible.
I worked there every day.
It gets crowded during semesters, but this was a vacation month, so it was super quiet.
Inthakin festival
An annual celebration of the city's ancient pillar, Inthakin, kept at Wat Chedi Luang, the main historic temple in the city center.
The pillar is seen as a protector of the city. It protects from misfortune and helps bring a good rainy season and a successful harvest.
The pillar is seen as a protector of the city. It protects from misfortune and helps bring a good rainy season and a successful harvest.