Most people will arrive in Thailand through Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city, which hosts over 11 million people. The first few times I arrived in Bangkok I found the city loud, polluted, and hectic, but after I was forced to spend over a month in Bangkok while awaiting a new passport, I realized that Bangkok can …
For me, Chiang Mai and Pai are the best places in Thailand to head for jungle trekking, nature, or to just chill out. As tourism grows in Northern Thailand, more and more activities are available, but I still believe Northern Thailand remains the best place to simply relax and learn about Thailand and Thai culture.