A couple of days ago, Marloes told me about her virgin travel experience outside of Europe, which had been in Thailand. While carefully listening to the details of her trip and the possibilities this country offers to tourists, I could not help but think of you. Were you not recently in search of a far-away holiday destination?
I happen to know about your weakness for Eastern lifestyles like Buddhism. Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, houses hundreds of Buddhist temples. Some of these temple complexes stand out in their historical and spiritual importance. For example the ‘Wat Phra Kaew’, a temple complex that comprises beautifully decorated buildings, sculptures and pagodas. Most Buddhist temples are inhabited by monks. A monk’s goal is to make merit for his family and goodness, which both determine his karma. I am sure that exchanging thoughts with these monks would give your holiday an extra dimension, aren’t you?
Another attraction in this country is the food. You may have visited Thai restaurants in the Netherlands and found it tasteful, but spicy. Now listen to this: According to Marloes the food in Thailand makes your eyes bulge out! A drug for Thai people, it has a more than physical effect on Europeans. Are you already warming up at the idea of immersing in the genuine Thai cuisine? Are you in for this challenge?
Now that I mention challenges, walking for example in a market in Bangkok is incomparable to walking at the Waterloo square in Amsterdam. First of all, you may be surprised by some of the products -dead or alive- Thai people sell. Secondly the crowd will give you a cramped feeling. However, friendly and considerate as ever, signs in English will warn you to watch out for pickpockets.
Have my words convinced you to book a ticket to Thailand for next summer? Then let me make one final suggestion: don’t travel alone, take me along!
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