Thailand, with its remote villages, ancient temples, busy cities, secluded beaches and welcoming, friendly people, is the number-one tourist destination in Southeast Asia. The authors have chosen Thailand as their home-away-from-home, and spend several months each year traveling around the country. They share their first-hand experience with adventures such as:Elephant-trekking in the countrysideSea-kayaking among the countless islandsScuba-diving the wrecks and reefsLuxurious travel aboard the Eastern & Oriental ExpressThe spectacle of traditional Siamese dancing or Thai boxingShopping in night markets and floating marketsLearning the intricacies of Thai cuisineA barge trip on the magnificent Mekong RiverA rail journey to the Bridge on the River KwaiEach area of Thailand is described in detail, with information in each chapter about Getting Here & Around, Where to Stay & Eat, Shopping, Entertainment, Recreation, Festivals & Events, and more. The book is fully indexed, and includes detailed maps of cities and regions.
