Thailand's Bangkok
Bangkok
This is the quintessential 21st century boomtown, where developing nation squalor and futuristic luxury meet old world charm and astonishing expansion. Within the seemingly endless bounds of Bangkok, you will dine at street stalls and mingle at posh eateries, browse local handicrafts at congested markets and haggle over unique wares in narrow alleys, and find label after international label in upscale boutiques. But this is only the surface of Bangkok’s striking character.
Within this booming metropolis find a glamorous façade of skyscraper canyons and the untamed diversions and excesses they tout. You will find Bangkok lives up to its reputation as a city of debauchery, hosting four major red light districts, as well as a club scene that is quickly becoming one of the world’s most energized. However, behind this ritzy veneer, discover a land paved in tradition; where Buddhist traditions, and the glorious temples built by its devotees, hide around every corner. This is a city to cater to every indulgence. And, while it would take ages to experience everyone of Bangkok’s many idiosyncrasies, be sure to venture outside the city, where an entirely different perspective awaits.
