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