Thorn Tree travel forum

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when in chaing mai mos def check out pai its like 3-4 hours north

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I think with just 4 weeks, stick to one country. Or, rather than going to Vn., perhaps visit a bordering country w/ Thailand, like Cambodia or Lao.

imo, Thailand and Vietnam are both worth more than a month each.

You hurt my feelings...both of 'em!

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4 weeks is a very tight schedule especially if you do not plan on flying everywhere. if you are intent on spending 4 weeks in both countries then i would recommend spending about 10 days in northern vietnam, maybe fly into Hanoi and spend a few days in Sapa - lovely mountain scenery, paddyfields, tribal villages etc... and maybe an over night trip in halong bay.
As for Thailand you will just have to decide what you want to do and realise you will have to leave a lot out. I have not been to Phi Phi but I have only heard good things about the place. You are close to Phuket in Phi Phi although if you are dreaming about a tropical beach paradise Phuket will disappoint - it is like Bangkok with a beach. very crowded and noisy. I personally thought that ko Pha Ngan and Ko Chang were the nicest islands - and i hated Samui and Phuket.
Chiang Mai is a nice relaxed city and Pai is worth a few days while you are in the area.

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Thanks guys,
have decided to fly long distances and train the rest ,see how I go