Bangkok

Five Tourist-Friendly Cities

Traditional Thai dancers at Rajprasong, Bangkok

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Whether you’re in Amsterdam or one of the other cities I’ve named among the world’s most tourist-friendly, traveling however you see fit is an easy, low-stress experience.

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Hated Cities I Can’t Help But Love

Poor street children in Old Cairo, Egypt

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I don’t expect or want you to hear my testimony on these maligned destinations as anything but an enthusiastic rebuttal — but I do hope that reading it at least makes you want to go and see them for yourself.

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Thailand Travel Photos: Sovereign

Buddhist status at Rajprasong in Bangkok, Thailand

For me, Thailand is less about the sand, surf and sleaze — and all about the fact that its people live their lives so differently (and in such a separate world) than any others I’ve seen during my travels.

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Bangkok’s Khao San Road

Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand

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Bangkok’s Khao San Road district is a popular choice for backpackers and budget travelers visiting the city. Still, it pays to consider the potential disadvantages of staying there before you book accommodation.

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Scam-Free Travel to Cambodia from Thailand

Monks in Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Avoid getting talked into scams in Bangkok and other places along the road to Cambodia to save yourself time, money and perhaps most importantly, your sanity.

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Serendipity on the Road

Butterfly Landing on Dog in Laos

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There is magic in the world — you just have to be willing to see it. (Even if it comes in the form of a bird shitting on you.)

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