When someone asks you in America, where would you go if you
want to do something really spontaneous and wild for once in your life? I guess
you’ll always get the answer, “Vegas baby”! But in Asia, there is only one
place where you can do that- Bangkok,
Thailand!
Seriously, this city is bursting in spontaneity like you
literally won’t know what could happen next. There are a lot of things that
await you when you’re in here and I have to say that you must really be
prepared. Because one moment you’re just having fun drinking regular beer with
your regular friends, the next thing you know; you’re in some hedonistic
nightclub almost passed out being with women who can turn out to be men the
moment you wake up and become sober!
Although Bangkok
is quite known for that free-spirited image, it is also known for being totally
serene especially when you get to see their monks who are doing their rituals
everyday with their incense and silent prayers. In other words, here you’ll
witness the extremes on both ends as you try to look for a middle ground of
fun.
If you’re too uptight and boxed, then Bangkok just might set that eagle inside of
you free the moment you stepped onto their land. Allow me to share with you all
the fun things that you can do while in Bangkok
(also known as BKK).
The first thing that you could do when you’re here is to
take advantage of shopping for really low prices! It is where most Asian
countries get their supplies for clothes and other fashion accessories. The
cost of living here is also very affordable! Probably one of the lowest costs
of living in the world! So grab all the accessories that you want to buy and
perhaps you can even be a dealer in your country of their awesome and cool
stylish clothing.
Now here comes the fun part- the nightlife! In this city
you’ll see a parade of elephants entertaining partygoers at night. And if you
don’t want some massive animal entertaining you, then you can always go for
some go-go girls in Patpong or Soi Cowboy. And if you want some understated
surprises to happen on a fine evening in Bangkok,
then Calypso Cabaret where ladyboys can be found just might be the right crowd
you’re looking for.
Now going back to having fun not involving the wild
nightlife of the city, I say let’s talk about their cuisine. When it comes to
oriental dining, I think that the Thais have actually mastered it. Aside from
not using chopsticks for utensils, I don’t think you’ll have a hard time loving
their dishes. In this city, it’s impossible that you will get hungry from all
the food stalls that will you find in almost every corner.
Check the area called Banglamphu’s narrow sois because you
have got to try their bestselling pad thai and spicy papaya salad! This city is
also known for having such diverse restaurants, so wherever part of the world
you came from; I’m sure you’ll not miss the taste of your food back home since
you can find that here. They have Indian, Western, European, Asian and even
Mediterranean food available for your hungry stomach.
I’m the type of traveller who would always want to know how
the history of the place that I’m visiting took place and I think that going in
a museum has to be part of a travelling tradition. Not only will you get to
know the country’s history, but it will actually help you be educated on how a
certain place has progressed seeing all the evidences that it has acquired with
the past. And that’s why I would have to recommend that you check The National
Museum of Thailand.
This museum has been in Bangkok since 1782. Their collection of their
country’s local art and other archeology artifacts is just outstanding. From
those pieces you will see that these people are born for monarchy. I was
fascinated to see all the personal items owned by their late Princess Sri
Sudarak.
So to wrap this up, if you’re really looking for something
that is completely out of your comfort zone in an Asian country; then Bangkok must be your next
destination!
*written by Guest Writer Dianne from World Wide Travel
Guide
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