Highlights travelling in Thailand
There are so many things to see in Thailand - from beaches to bustling cities and breath taking jungle locations to the many Buddhist temples. Some of the highlights include; Bangkok, hill tribe villages, Khao Sok National Park, Mekong River and Chiang Mai to name but a few.
Cultural tips for Thailand
There are just a few quick tips to make sure you feel at home while you travelling in Thailand and not to inadvertently offend anyone.
Be respectful of their religion, be modest, be ready to take your shoes off to go into temples for example. Avoid making jokes about the Thai royle family. Do not just watch your manners watch your feet – it is rude to put them up or point them at someone and be particularly respectful of the monks. If you are female be careful not to brush against their robes, even accidentally.
Gap travel you can do in Thailand
You can volunteer, do adventure travel or simply go backpacking and explore on a gap year.
Stopping off on the way to Thailand
Or on the way back – why not combine your trip with a visit to Cambodia or Vietnam while you are in Asia. Travelling around Asia is relatively cheap and easy once you have spent the money to fly all the way out there.
What to take with you to Thailand
To give you a rough idea of what to take with you when visit Thailand, you will need to think about the following:
Lightweight clothing – it is hot and sunny in a lot of places for most of the year so shorts and t-shirts will be the staple. Having said that, the north of the country gets a little chilly in the winter and you’d be wise to bring a couple of warm things. Flips flops or thongs are comfortable, cool and versatile. If you are going trekking in the jungle you’ll need some sturdy boots.
Waterproofs – just in case you are going to be there in the wet season.
Travel adapter – if you are taking electrical items with you like a hairdryer or phone charger to Thailand they do not use the same plugs so, you will need an adapter.
Sun block and mosquito repellent are both an absolute must!
Source: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g293915-c109542/Thailand:Travel.Tips.For.Thailand.html
