THAILAND: The Land of Smiles in 10 days
THAILAND: The Land of Smiles in 10 days
Aroa López
Thailand is a diverse and culturally rich country located in Southeast Asia. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, known for its beautiful landscapes, historical and cultural attractions, vibrant cities, and delicious cuisine.
Thailand's unique blend of natural beauty, cultural treasures, and warm hospitality make it a top destination for travelers looking for a mix of adventure and relaxation in a Southeast Asian paradise.
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Thailand: The Land of Smiles
Arriving Thailand
After a long plane trip and some scales we arrived in Bangkok, the political, economic, cultural, gastronomic and spiritual capital of Thailand.
Bangkok
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Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a sprawling city known for ornate shrines and lively street life with a population of more than 11 million.
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Madame Musur
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We arrived in Bangkok and went to dinner at this restaurant to start getting in touch with the local cuisine.
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Villa Cha-Cha Khaosan-Rambuttri
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The first night we settled in this hotel, in the heart of Bangkok's tourist life.
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First day: Discovering Bangkok
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan
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At 82 meters high, the central tower (prang) of Wat Arun is the tallest in Bangkok. The price to enter is about 100 THB.
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The Temple of the Emerald Buddha
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The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. The full name of the temple is Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram. It is the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand, located in the historic center of Bangkok
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Wat Saket (The Golden Mount)
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Wat Saket, is a second-class temple in Bangkok, Thailand, located around the artificial mountain Phu Khao Thong. The price is about 50 THB.
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Khaosan Road
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This street is one of the most famous for tourists. It has a large number of food establishments, as well as small street food stalls and souvenir and massage shops. It is quite touristy and crowded, but it is a good experience.
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Second Day: Markets
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a floating market in Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province, about 100 kilometers southwest of Bangkok, Thailand. It has mainly become a tourist attraction, attracting domestic and foreign tourists. It is dedicated to tourists and they offer boats to stroll through the canals.
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Mae Klong
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Mae Klong is famous throughout Thailand for being a market crossed by the train, which crosses it between 7 and 8 times a day. The market is open until 5 p.m. and the most special moment is watching the train cross the market and how the stalls are collected and set up in a matter of seconds.
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Tham Khao Luang
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Tham Khao Luang is a Buddhist temple inside an underground cave. You breathe a spiritual and magical atmosphere once inside.
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Chomview Hotel
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To end the day we arrived at the hotel and relaxed for a while in the pool that overlooks a cliff above the beach.
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Hua Hin Night Market
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For dinner we went to a night market with an endless variety of Thai food to try.
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Thirth Day: Monkeys and Elephants
Sam Roi Yot Beach
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This white sand beach full of small crabs is the departure point for boats to take us to the next location.
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Phraya Nakhon Cave
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We arrive at another beach where a path full of monkeys begins jumping through the treetops until we reach a cave with a temple inside. This temple belongs to the Thai royal family.
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Kui Buri National Park
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We went to a national park to try to see elephants. We weren't lucky but we were able to see buffaloes, toucans and a thousand different birds.
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Fourth Day: Jungle and Nature
Smiley Bungalows
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We arrive at the Phanom district and settle into the hotel for the night. Some bungalows in the middle of the jungle where you can only hear birds chirping.
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Buathong Elephant Home
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Once settled we went to a sanctuary of elephants rescued from the black market, we bathed in mud with them, we prepared food for them and we bathed in the river. An unforgettable experience.
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Khao Sok National Park HQ
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Afterwards we went down the river of Khao Sok National Park on a float seeing snakes hanging from the trees, monkeys, and all the flora of the river passing by immense cliffs. At night we did a night safari where we saw tarantulas, snakes, scorpions, bats, frogs...
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Fifth Day: Lake Day
Cheow Lan Lake
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We took a boat to Cheow Lan Lake. We were caught in a huge deluge and had to stop to take shelter behind some rock formations in the lake. It looked like the same Avatar movie.
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Khao Sok Smiley Lakehouse
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We slept in some floating cabins on the lake that had kayaks to explore the lake.
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Sixth Day: Heading to the Islands
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Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)
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Admission is free, and if you forget clothes to go to the temple covered up, they have everything you need to leave you right there.
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Wat Laem Suwannaram
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Exactly the same as in the previous temple, there is no entrance fee. It is bigger, so spend more time in this temple.
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Chaweng Beach
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We spent the afternoon relaxing on the beach with some Thai massages. We also had the option of taking jet skis, playing volleyball...
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Moonrise BeachBar & Seafood
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To end the day we went to dinner at a very beautiful restaurant on the sand of the beach.
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Seventh Day: Beach Life
Tean Island
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We took a boat and went to explore the seabed of the nearby islands by snorkeling. We saw rays, parrot fish, sea urchins, surgeon fish...
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Eighth Day: Ocean Day
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Lotus Diving
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We couldn't resist and the first thing we did was go diving with the Lotus diving school. The treatment was unbeatable and the instructors were the best!
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Maehaad Bay Resort
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Our last nights in paradise were spent in this hotel with direct access to the beach where the sunset took your breath away.
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Nineth Day: Turtles Day
Ko Tao
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We headed to Koh Tao to snorkel. And there we lived one of the best moments of the trip, we swam with a beautiful green turtle!
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Nang Yuan Island
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We arrived at this island and went up to a viewpoint to admire the views, and thank goodness we did, they were impressive! Like its seabed, the amount of fish, anemones, and marine life was astonishing.
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Lost Paradise / ร้านวงกลม
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We had dinner at this restaurant to gain strength after a very intense day.
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Last Day: Goodbye time
Samui International Airport
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We took an internal flight to Bangkok and settled in the hotel on the first day.
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Vertigo & Moon Bar Rooftop
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We went to a rooftop of a hotel from where you could see Bangkok from above and it was beautiful.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Aroa López
🌎Hey! I'm Aroa, a biologist which greatest passion is traveling and seeing the world.
I have always been the one who has organized the endless PDFs of group trips and I have thought that more people could take advantage of them, that is why I am in this project.
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