Okay, so I random question...I plan to rely heavily at first on the maps on my cellphone...is this feasible, has the city been mapped by Google? I will definitely have an ordinary map in tow.
The other aspect is that, after some deliberation, I am going to rent a scooter in Chiang Mai, at least for a day. It I'm scared sh&%^tless then I'll quickly shelve the idea.