I lived in Thailand for two years and speak Thai. I haven't done much travelling anywhere else but it is BY FAR my number one pick. I am not a big fan of Bangkok because it is a big city and, I think, very unlike the rest of the country. I love the north, Chaing Mai is beautiful and has lots of trecks and shopping, or you can take a bus ride north of there to Chaing Rai and see some of the hill tribes without as many tourists. The North East, or Issan is a great place to see the rice fields and traditional way of life. That part of the country is heavily influenced by Laos and the language and food are a little different (but still awesome!)... and the people are even more easy going - if that's possible ( :
My wife and I went back for our honeymoon and instead of travelling around to some of my old areas like we planned, we got snared by the beauty of the island of Samui and didn't make it off the beach at all the whole trip. We got a bungalow right off the beach for about $20 a night - you would have a chance to do some awesome diving and snorkling if you wanted too!
I'm jealous,
- Chad
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Last edited by Fish; 01-30-2006 at 07:26 PM.
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