Bangkok, Thailand: The Land of Smiles By Sarah Robinson | Published Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009

Bangkok is an overstimulation of the senses. The sounds, smells, tastes, colors are constant and chaotic. Highlights include the Grand Palace, the most famous wat, but Wat Pho is my favorite with less gold and more intricate tile-decorated stupas, not to mention the best Thai massage ever. The Red Light district is worth avoiding because although the ping-pong and knife stories are true, it’s like the car accident affect where you don’t want to watch, but you do, then wish you didn’t. Muay Thai boxing is relentless and if you like betting, be careful, Thais always win.

Destinations 1-3 hours outside of Bangkok‘s metropolitan cement and smog are amazing. Kanchanaburi is a favorite of mine, with bungalows on the River Kwai (yes, the Bridge over River Kwai is there). From there, Erawan Falls is an hour tsong tao (truck taxi where passengers sit on benches in the back) ride through thick jungle, where you’ll find a 7-tiered waterfall with pools to swim in at the bottom of each fall.

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