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