Asia


Top 10 things to do as voted on our forum

· Walk the GREAT Wall
· See Sunrise over Ankor Wat, Cambodia
· Haggle for bargains in Vietnam
· Volunteer with wildlife in Thailand
· Eat Sushi and drink saki in Japan
· Visit the Orangutans and Turtle Islands in Borneo
· Tibet!
· Explore India
· Forget to go home

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Top 10 Things to do in India
· See Diwali Festival
· Visit Taj Mahal in Agra
· See Evening Prayers in Rishikesh
· Road trip from Manali to Leh
· Eat dal Makhani & naan in new Delhi
· Riding a boat in varanasi in early morning to see sunrise
· Train ride from Mumbai to Goa
· Backwaters in Kerala
· Tea tasting in Darjeeling

· Visit Kanyakumari where three sea's meet

Thailand at a glance
  • Capital: Bangkok
  • Language: Thai
  • Currency: Baht
  • Weather: Warm and humid with temperatures as high as 40°C in March and April and 80% humidity. The monsoon season is between June and October, the coolest time is from November to February.
  • This is an easy country to travel in with friendly people. However it is important to be aware the monarchy is revered and treated with great respect and that religion is a very important part of Thai life. When visiting a Buddhist temple modest clothing must be worn and shoes removed. Public displays of affection, even between married couples are not considered appropriate and women must be careful not to touch or brush past monks.
  • Chang Mai This lovely old city is the second largest in Thailand. There are interesting temples and markets in the town and it's a good base for exploring the north of the country. The road from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son close to the Burmese border winds through mountains, paddy fields, jungle and limestone cliffs. There are lots of mountain treks on offer, particularly to the villages of hill tribes. Nearby is Doi Suthp National Park with a 5,000 foot peak, Buddhist temple and Phuping Palace, the winter residence of the Royal Family.

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"If anyone is thinking about going to Thailand then u definitely should go! I went 4 3months and loved it out there! The people are really friendly and I felt right at home! Everything out there is really cheap, if your going to go out there stay in hostels because they are so cheap and have all the essentials. I went on a 3 day trip it was awesome, took us 2 the tiger temples, got pictures taken with them, elephant trekking, went 2 see the waterfalls, went rafting, it was great, would definitely recommend it!! and its cheap!" Samantha, England

 
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