*Originally posted on apanueloworld.com regarding a trip in 2014.
Sometimes trips are long anticipated, awaiting years as they slowly climb up your bucket list. And sometimes, they just work out. So, when your roommate and her cousin are going to visit her brother and cousins a few short weeks after you graduate from 6 long years of college, you take the chance and go. Luckily for me, this brother lived in Thailand.
In the nearly 10 years since this trip my memories have dimmed to facts, photos, and a residual feeling of rest. I remember that Thailand was so hot that cold showers were preferred. I remember learning about 3 words and conquering a list of adventures (like taking a cooking class and staying at a resort). But most of my Thailand time was me unprogramming from 6 straight years of college and wondering if I’d find a job when I return. So, Thailand was a lot of me becoming a real person again instead of a homework robot and at least 1 midnight phone interview.
The other thing I remember about Thailand is that it felt manageable. Manageable in that it pulled on a lot of skills I already had from my New York life and my traveling Central America life. We took public transit on our own, shopped, and adventured without guides by our sides. I suspect this cultural accessibility is what makes Thailand such a popular travel destination.
Basically uber carpool- a songthaew.
We were so happy to be on vacation we even smiled in the taxi.
In summary, from personal experience, I would recommend Thailand to people who like to travel after enduring many years of struggle. It’s relaxing, adventurous, accessible, and yet, far. Really, it can be anything you need it to be I think.
Trips by Camille 