{"id":178,"date":"2012-01-17T04:14:37","date_gmt":"2012-01-17T04:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/?p=178"},"modified":"2012-01-17T06:05:15","modified_gmt":"2012-01-17T06:05:15","slug":"top-5-destinations-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/top-5-destinations-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 destinations in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you thinking of visiting Thailand this year? Whether it\u2019s for a two week retreat or perhaps a month or more exploring the country, there are a few places that just shouldn\u2019t be missed.<\/p>\n

Here are our top 5 destinations in the land of smiles:<\/p>\n

Bangkok<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being a major transport hub it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll start your adventure by looking for flights to Bangkok<\/a> and back, Flights – Bangkok<\/a> to London. \u00a0Not worth a visit just because it\u2019s the capital but\u00a0because\u00a0of the life and excitement of the city.\u00a0 The hussle an bussle of the city I mesmerising, whether it\u2019s the crazy tuk tuk and moto taxi\u2019s or the sheer volume of people filtering through the crowded streets and exciting shopping malls.<\/p>\n

Chiang Mai<\/strong><\/p>\n

Often referred to as the \u2018second city\u2019 Thailand\u2019s northern capital is a far cry from Bangkok offering a far more relaxed vibe. The city is home to many weekly markets offering local crafts and a wide range of delicious food.\u00a0 It\u2019s position in the mountains also means there\u2019s plenty to do for the adventurous type including mountain biking, trekking, off road driving, climbing and much more.<\/p>\n

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Lantern Festival Chiang Mai<\/p><\/div>\n

Koh Phi Phi<\/strong><\/p>\n

This island offers the Thai party experience that you hear so much about. Very much a backpacker island with bars lined along the beach front and throughout the cobbled streets of the town. But it\u2019s not all about drinking, the scenery is stunning and private long-tail boat trips are well worth taking to explore the surrounding islands, they\u2019re cheap too!<\/p>\n

Koh Tao<\/strong><\/p>\n

The home of scuba diving in Thailand.\u00a0 Koh Tao is very much a divers paradise and one of the best in SE Asia and known by divers world round.\u00a0 The whole island seems geared towards diving and it\u2019s no wonder with fantastic dives sites surrounding the island.\u00a0 Koh Tao is also one the cheapest places to begin your underwater adventures with beginner courses (and more advanced for that matter) being incredibly cheap.<\/p>\n

Koh Mak<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for the true island getaway, somewhere peaceful and with little distractions (and other tourists) then Koh Mak is the place for you.\u00a0 The island has been in the same family for generations and development has been restricted which means you get untouched beaches, perfect crystal clear water and amazing greenery across the island.\u00a0 A true island escape\u2026<\/p>\n

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Koh Mak<\/p><\/div>\n

So there you have it, our top 5 places to visit in Thailand.\u00a0 These places allow you to see the excitement of the big cities, the beauty of the underwater world, party on the beach and have the perfect relaxation escape at the end. What more could you possibly want?<\/p>\n

Transport in Thailand is fantastic so getting between these great destinations is easy and possible by cheap domestic flights<\/a> or overland via public or tourist buses and minivans. Trains are also a great way to travel and give you a more comfortable ride with great views from your window.<\/p>\n

Enjoy Thailand!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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