Chiang Mai is a perfect base for exploring Northern Thailand, great foodie destination and a great place to immerse yourself in the Northern Thai culture and history. It feels more like a large village than a city, but that's a good thing for me.
Be aware of the smokey season with very bad air quality in March and April.
I really enjoyed my time in Okinawa. Although it is slightly expensive, it is still much cheaper than mainland Japan. I recommend visiting a kaiten-zushi, which is a sushi restaurant in which the sushi is served via conveyer belt. While I was there, each plate of sushi costed less than $1 USD each! There are several awesome beaches that you should check out, including some that are pretty isolated from crowds. You can check out my blog post on the top 9 things to do in Okinawa below.
https://explorewithfinesse.com/9-reasons-to-visit-okinawa-top-attractions-and-activities/
