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ThailandThe "Land of Smiles" is a warm and welcoming destination that opens its arms to millions of visitors every year. The Kingdom of Thailand is blessed with breath-taking natural beauty, gracious hospitality, exotic cuisine, awe-inspiring temples, and ancient ruins. Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia to retain its independence from European colonization, and this independent spirit has translated into a national pride that is celebrated in festivals and holidays throughout the year. Chiang MaiA 700 year-old city with a fastinating indigenous cultural identity, Chiang Mai once serves as the center of Buddhism in northern Thailand and features over 300 temples. Chiang Mai is Thailand's second largest city, and is the capital of the North. Its 300,000 residents are warm and gracious providing authentic hospitality in a student-friendly and manageable city. The city provides scenic landscapes with fertile plains and spectacular mountains. The location also serves as the most popular base for trekking to hillside villages. BangkokBangkok is Thailand's buzzing capital city with over 8 million residents. A steaming metropolis with a loud soundtrack of nightlife and traffic, Bangkok offers a unique treasure trove of cultural attractions interwoven with discotheques, live music venues, and traditional Thai massage parlors. |
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