| Planning a trip to Thailand appeals to | | | | Central Thailand brings the allure of |
| travelers of all shapes, sizes and budgets | | | | Bangkok, which overflows with shopping, |
| because it is quite easy to navigate about | | | | addicting cuisine, palaces and temples. The |
| the different cities and main attractions. | | | | Chao Phraya River provides a great scene to |
| The travel is also inexpensive, leaving you | | | | explore. Main attractions to consider include |
| with more money to explore the booming silk | | | | the Royal Palace, the Wats and Chinatown, as |
| industry, as well as the delicious cuisine. | | | | well as the Chatuchak Weekend Market. Notable |
| Thai food melds a combination of mind, body | | | | festivals can be experienced in Ayuthaya, |
| and soul into their spicy and sweet balanced | | | | where scenic riverside gardens await in |
| meals, offering some of the best dishes in | | | | Sukhothai. The endless possibilities for |
| the world. | | | | exploration are mind-boggling. The islands of |
| | | | Southern Thailand bring you closer to white |
| Why Thailand is So Popular | | | | sands and warm waters. The largest of the |
| | | | bunch is called Phuket, where other notable |
| When planning a backpacking trip to Thailand, | | | | selections include the Phi Phi Islands and |
| you may have heard of what attracts tourists | | | | the waterfalls of Krabi. |
| to the various areas about the country. In | | | | |
| the North, trekking through the mountains is | | | | Nightlife |
| quite popular. More than 300 temples can be | | | | |
| located in the beautiful natural surroundings | | | | Many tourists enjoy the overall aspect of |
| of Chiang Mai. Top-notch quality and | | | | Thailand nightlife. This is one of the main |
| inexpensive stays can be found at every | | | | reasons a large amount of travelers backpack |
| corner, offering flavorful food and | | | | throughout the country: nature, culture, food |
| interesting shopping outlets. | | | | and fun. If it's a good time you're looking |
| | | | for, try the many go-go and beer bars in |
| As a backpacker, you will find an abundance | | | | Pattaya, as well as Chaweng Beach (Ko Samui) |
| of places to stay at in the area, including | | | | that parties into the wee hours of the night. |
| Julie's Guesthouse. At this establishment, | | | | Koh Phangan is the site where thousands of |
| you will be able to sign up for a couple of | | | | locals and tourists gather to celebrate by |
| days trekking through the jungle that | | | | the light of the full moon. It's a world |
| features lovely views and a first-hand look | | | | famous beach party that never seems to end, |
| at how the locals thrive. To avoid getting | | | | offered once every month. It is one of the |
| hit by the monsoon rains, plan an adventure | | | | best places to experience the food, drink and |
| for this area between the months of October | | | | dance of Thailand island life in an event |
| and April. | | | | that literally rocks the senses. |
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