Joanna James
The land of tropical beaches, opulent palaces, and ornate temples; Thailand sees a good number of tourists every year, and it'd be worth your while to make a trip to the country at least once in your life. Head to charming Southeast Asia and let Thailand show you what it has to offer.
Thailand has been blessed with 1,500 miles of stunning coastline, bordering the Southeast Asian nation with a string of picture-postcard beaches. Those seemingly unreal images of sugary-white sands and turquoise blue waters are an everyday sight here in the coastal areas of Thailand. The country's wide popularity for breathtaking tropical beaches may have many of its palm-fringed shores thronged with sun-soaking tourists, but venturing off the beaten track would take you to some secluded, quiet slice of beach, where you are granted the luxury of savouring a slice of sun, sand and sea in perfect tranquillity.
Towering skyscrapers, buzzing metropolitans and vibrant street life—the beating heart of the Land of Smiles—the capital city, Bangkok, is undeniably chaotic but in some indefinably fascinating way. For those looking forward to a fun-filled city getaway, Bangkok promises to deliver your fill of an atmospheric metropolis. It's not only the charming hustle and bustle that awaits you in the city of Bangkok but also a whole host of incredible attractions—especially the slew of world-renowned ornate shrines that treat you to a dose of history and culture in the heartland.
At the risk of coming off impolite and a bit of a know-it-all, that take-out pad thai doesn't even offer the slightest glimpse into local Thai cuisine, implying that you've never really experienced Thai food until you've actually been to Thailand. Steer clear of the gourmet buffet and taste your way through an assortment of local dishes with the likes of Guay Teow, Som Tam, or Kuay Teow Neua and treat your taste buds to the flavours of authentic Thai cuisine.
As with most tropical destinations, Thailand too sees its share of rain every year, but one could safely say it is a year-round, or more precisely, an almost year-round sunshine destination. For those looking forward to working on your tan goals and basking in the soothing sun, the Land of Smiles won't disappoint you.
Off the coast of mainland Thailand is a host of stunning islands, making for some drops of tropical paradise in the turquoise waters. Some even afford an overnight island experience, perhaps a stay at a Phuket luxury resort, including the likes of Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas. This fascinating blessing of nature also allows you some exciting island-hopping — an adventurous treat for the adventurous soul.
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