CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES What Makes Chiang Mai, Thailand, a Destination You’ll Fall in Love With? Posted on June 13, 2026July 27, 2026 Chiang Mai is essentially Thailand’s second city – the smaller, more relaxed answer to the madness of Bangkok and the chill space sans the Phuket beaches. It was once the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, but now is a major draw for backpackers and travelers of all kinds, not to mention older ex-pats, humanitarians and digital warriors. Read more