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So, here it is at last. The Thailand that everyone talks about. Not the swindling, grimy, cesspool of Bangkok, but the true SE Asian gem. The environment wreaks of cleanliness, you'll have a green, red, yellow or Massaman curry whipped up for your taste buds pleasure in a flash and here is some of the most accessible traveling you could do. The 7-Elevens even sell milk. MILK! How good it tastes after all this time. Yes, Thailand is cheap, but that doesn't mean you don't spend. All this creature comforts, not to mention any activity you wanted to do but were never able to as it was far too expensive (or you could pass the medical!). Come here, get your fill, and tick some life-long dreams off the list.The beaches are surprising. Maybe its the way of life, the pace or the need to sleep off a large meal in the midday heat so you can fit in another helping for dinner, but even the more regimented traveler (the author raises a hand) finds themselves halting the pace and enjoying the blue sea, white sand and party atmosphere.There is no denying that this doesn't feel like traveling. Thailand is 'the holiday' destination. Here you will recharge before heading off to pastures more demanding. You'd be hard pressed to have a one-way conversation with a local here, they actually expect you to make them laugh by being funny, not just for being very white. Yes, still VERY white. Its usually good enough for getting a free beer or Lao Lao.But don't get complacent, or a lone trip on an overnight boat and bus may be enough to turn even the experienced into green-gilled prey for hawkers. No. Recharge the batteries but move on before you become on of the Tao locals - not a native but the community of Westerners that swear never to return to Blighty; her weather or way of life. It's all very well, but is there really any room left for another handful of dive masters?
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