Affordable holidaying in the enchanting land of smiles

Posted by admin on January 22nd, 2008 filed in Culture & customs, People, The North, Travel destinations

The remarkable ancient architectural styles, the mouth-watering and healthy authentic cuisine and a large selection of fabulous beaches are just some of the ingredients which guarantee enjoyable and affordable vacations in amazing Thailand. The Thai people are in general kind, helpful and like chatting to visitors. They might offer you friendship, new cultural experiences and knowledge, and if you’ve planned visiting several remarkable sights, they are pleased to tell you how to get there.

When visiting Thailand for the first time, you should definitely spend a few days in Chiang Mai, which is rightfully nicknamed: “The rose of the North”. This atmospheric city is brimming with sights of exceptional beauty and many colourful and fun-filled cultural events. You’ll soon discover that the well-travelled city boasts an outstanding tourist infrastructure. In the surrounding area you can find elephant camps, cool mountains, waterfalls, orchid farms, soothing lush gardens, a spacious Zoo, recreational facilities, spas, picturesque villages, handicraft centres and much more.

The city is renowned for boasting more than 300! Buddhist temples. Each of these religious buildings has its own spectacular architectural and cultural style. It is very important to always take off your shoes before stepping inside a temple. Many of the city’s cultural traditions and customs haven’t changed for centuries and observing some of them might be an unforgettable and unique experience. Another great benefit is that Chiang Mai is rather cheap and therefore also a popular destination for backpackers. Compared with Bangkok the hotels in Chiang Mai are also cheaper and the better ones can be pre-booked online.

Experiencing how the Thai people celebrate their New Year is another unforgettable happening. The Thais call it Songkran while most travellers who are familiar with the country know it as the Water Festival. The entire city becomes a huge water fight zone and it almost impossible to keep your suit dry for more than 20 minutes! Loads of tourist every year especially come back to join this amusing wet affair again. Today, a vacation in Thailand is affordable for almost everyone. Travel agencies offer various packages. Usually complete packages including local transport, airfare and lodging are the cheapest.

With so many fascinating sights and activities in Thailand, you really don’t have to spend a large amount of money. Some of the activities that may keep you busy include; cycling in the mountainous regions, totally unwind on one of the gorgeous beaches or just sit and observe the bustling nightlife scene in popular travel destinations such as Pattaya, Phuket, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and off course Bangkok. There is simply no other country on our planet where you can absorb the people’s daily life and their cultural customs and traditions.

There’s simply no time to develop boredom while visiting Thailand!

Visiting Thailand during the Thai New Year (Songkran) in April will save you some money as the festival takes place in the low but rather hot season. You can search the internet for the most affordable deals. Once you’ve booked your flight, just relax and sit back until you reach that enriching and delightful nation. Be sure to bring your camera along as you will reach for it endlessly!