MY TRIP TO THAILAND.

My trip to Thailand was one of the most incredible experiences of my life, of those that one would like to relive again and again, but seeing the wonderful photographs that I took I am happy because they have th epower to make me teleport to that exotic country baptized as the "Country of Smiles".
I went to Bangkok, and we could say that Bangkok is the capital of Asia. In Asia almost everything goes through it and its 16 million visitors a year make it the most visited city in the world and one of the most amazing of the entire Asian continent. And something that caught my attention was that Bangkok is a city of contrasts, inn a neighborhood as soon you find a luxury building as a humble house and they coexist perfectly. No one looks bad at anyone. There is no envy, because they think the rich people have earned it by doing vell in previous lives.


BEFORE GOING.
I had been thinking about visiting Asia for a long time. I didn't see the right moment to see for myself everything that my friends had told me about Thailand, Asia and specifically Bangkok, and everything I read on the internet. A city that people say you love it or you hate it, there is no middle ground. I really wanted to check that saying. I wanted to be able to face all those places to see in Bangkok that people had told to me so much interesting things about them. I really wanted to see the Thai character, the Bangkok skycrapers at night, to try Thai food, etc. All the people told me that we all have to go to Thailand at least once in our lives, and now I am one of those who also say it. And I finally went on July with some Friends.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE GOING.

1. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with great political instability. It i snow safe to travel to the country. The religion of the Thais is Buddhism, and to a lesser extent Islam, Confucianism and Christianity. The official currency is the bath (one euro is currently equivalent to forty baths).
2. The recommended vaccines to be administered before going to Thailand are the Tetanus vaccine, The Hepatitis A vaccine and the Hepatitis B vaccine. And then, in northern Thailand there is dengue and malaria, so if you plan to go to the border it is essential to wear mosquitoe repellent and long-sleeved T-shirts.
3. You can't drink tap water.
4. If the stay is shorter tan one month, only the Passport with a validity of at least six months is required. And if the stay is longer tan thirty days, it is mandatory to apply for a visa at the Embassy of Thailand.
5. I recommend you to hire tours through Thailand once you are there, because they will be cheaper tan doing it from your country.
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PLACES TO VISIT.

1. The Grand Palace and the nearby temples. Built in 1782, the Grand Palace was the king's house for 150 years. The architecture, the colors and the sculptures of the palace are interesting. After viewing the palace I suggest you to continue with three nearby temples: Wat Phra Kaew, it is the temple of the Esmerald Buddha dating back to the 14th century. The Wat Pho, also in the same área, contains the stretched giant Buddha and it is also a massage school. And finally, the Wat Arun, it is on the other side of the river and is probably the most important of all, and climbing up the temple is totally worth it, it's a blast!

1. The next stop in Bangkok will be in one of the most famous neighborhoods in the city. Visiting the Chinatown in Bangkok is one of those things you can't miss in the city. There are a lot of Street stands that sell you absolutely everything on sidewalks and in the middle of the road. And all that decorated with hundreds of giant neon colored lights. A neighborhood that when night comes, this gives a special touch that doesn't have during the day. I'm sure you'll appreciate it!

1. Another thing to see, real authentic and not to be missed, is some of its floating markets. We opted for the famous floating market of Damnoen Saduak. Once there, you  have to be prepared to hallucinate with a tide of boats where you can buy fruits, handicrafts and even food that you'll see people cooking on the river.

1. One of the biggest lungs of the city is the famous Lumphini Park. To those who have visited New York may remind you a lot of Central Park. Am I wrong? Spending an afternoon stroll in this beautiful park next to the city skyline of skyscrapers is one of those things to do in Bangkok.

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FINAL RECOMMENDATION.
As you have read, Thailand is a magical country. Obviously I've visited many other places, but if I tell you everything about my trip I wouldn't finish. My favourite thing was meeting wonderful people that I would never have known. I've been able to learn a lot from them.
At first, what I didn't like was having to get vaccinated, but then I realized that it wasn't a problem. There's probably something you don't like about the country or even the trip, but it doesn't matter, because I think that travelling gives you something very valuable, it gives you the possibility to meet new places, new people and it even helps you to know how to live in another place totally different from the one you are used to, it is something that teaches you a lot about life. I only hate one thing about travelling: packing, because I get nervous thinking what I'm gonna need and what I really won't need, and in the end I end up carrying things that take up a lot of space and are useless. So I really recommend you to visit Thailand, and only other place in the world, you won't regret!