Ari's Planet

Hmm, my experience in Chang Mai wasn't too great. Getting a little wiser? I Googled and got a few posts of interest.

Maybe I should go to Mae Hong Son (MHS) or Pai? But then getting over to Laos is a schlep.

How to get from Chang Mai to Chiang Kong border crossing. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1561862&tstar...

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/message.jspa?messageID=13294145
Summary: Chang Mai is like I found. Northern Laos has better trekking but more expensive. MHS area has better trekking too, can even go for a week from MHS to Pai with advanced booking; that would be fun! Can get a local guide from one of the tribes up there.