After spending more than two weeks in Southern Thailand, where I have seen a wide range of tourists who are seeking sex, romance, sun, party etc. I was so happy to change my route and fly to the north, to Chiang Mai. I immediately fell in love with this city, its 700 temples, beautiful nature and even more beautiful people. It is literally the spiritual heart of Thailand in my opinion.
Buddhist temples, or wats, as they are known in Thailand are very peaceful places. You feel very welcome even if you aren’t religious.