Backpacking NORTHERN THAILAND on a budget in 2024 (Chiang Mai)

Our second stop of the trip is Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai. Famous for its elephant sanctuaries, it offers a far more local experience than Bangkok.
We stayed in The Islander hostel which I'd 100% recommend. They organise evening entertainment, like Muay Thai or caberet shows. Contact them on Instagram for a cheaper rate than on Hostelworld...