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