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