Thailand is known as the land of smiles, which
is amazing considering the traffic jams in
Bangkok. For budget travelers, Thailand simply
can't beat on price alone.
Thailand
Thailand is an odd mix of contrasts. It can
be extremely stressful while trying to get
around in Bangkok and gloriously relaxing while
laying on practically any of the beaches that
populate the coast of the country. Regardless of
the situation, the Thais have a habit and custom
or smiling regardless of what you ask or how you
ask it.
Beaches
The beaches of Thailand need no introduction.
Used as the setting for hundreds of movies, they
come in a variety of styles. The beaches of
Phuket and Phi Phi fall along the lines of
traditional beach resort areas like you might
find in a place such as Cancun, Mexico or
Tamarindo, Costa Rica. On the other end of the
scale, you can find more rustic beach areas in
places like the island of Ko Chang where you'll
have a few beach bungalows, a couple of bars and
one or two stores. If you're looking for a
little of both styles, just ask around.
Da North
Infatuated with the beach life, many people
fail to head up country when in Thailand. This
is a mistake as the north is the host to such
locations as the city of Chang Mai, the Summer
Palace of the King of Thailand and interesting
little villages. For the outdoor enthusiasts,
rafting, hiking and mountain biking are very
popular and widely available.
Prices
If you're on a budget, Thailand is a perfect
travel destination. For some reason, flights to
Thailand are particularly cheap with my recent
flight on Korean Airlines running roughly $650
round trip. Once in country, your money will go
a long, long way.
I think a note of caution is need at this
point. Please beware. If you decide to take a
trip to Thailand, you won't want to come back to
your native country. You will, however,
definitely come back to Thailand!
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