Thailand

A sultry, engaging cacophony of sights, smells, tastes and heat, Thailand's capital is a wonder in itself, often resembling a gigantic, sprawling sauna, filled with with temples, ladyboys, delicious street-food and gridlock.

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There’s no city that better symbolises Thailand’s diverse cultural heritage and modern aspirations than Chiang Mai: tour buses crowd Burmese-style temples and ornately carved teak houses; vendors in hilltribe costumes ply souvenirs beside fast food outlets.

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A couple of hours south of bustling Bangkok, the laid-back resort town of Hua Hin has been a Thai weekender’s favourite ever since the royal family started heading here back in the twenties. Of course, the rest of society followed suit. And they’re still coming.

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The twin islands of Koh Phi Phi ascend from the ocean like a jagged rock fortress, with beach-fronted jungle skulking enticingly behind the battlements. Simply put: it’s a mind-blowingly beautiful vision.

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Trimmed with gorgeous beaches and filled with cool, verdant forests, Thailand’s third largest island is an altar to carefree tropical leisure.

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With world-renowned hotels, high-kicking nightlife, mountains of adventure, and countless beaches and islands a long-tail boat ride away, Krabi is deservedly one of Thailand’s rising stars.

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Dropped like a giant verdant pearl in the azure waters of the Andaman Sea, the gorgeous tropical island of Phuket is rightly one the most popular traveler’s destinations in Thailand.

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