Local Travel Tip

Thailand is the land of smiles.  It is also the land of traveling on the cheap!  We’ll see just how low cost Thailand really is.

The airplane tickets are going to be your biggest expense to anywhere is Asia, between $700-$1200 per ticket.  But once you’re there, you’ll be surprised at how much you dinner will cost.

When eating on the street, you’ll find a meal for $.66.  My wife and I often ate 3 or 4 course meals for $25 total; this was a life I could get used to.

I was surprised at the cost of a Taxi in Bangkok.  It seemed to round out to about 1USD per mile.  If you’re willing to take the bus, you’ll be paying around $.10 per ride.

If you’re going, everyone will tell you to head to Kao San Road.  For the most part, this is true.  I would hop in the taxi and tell them to take you there.

There are plenty of guesthouses, and you’ll find one easily. BUT, and this is a big BUT, I would only book 2 or 3 nights, and go to find something elsewhere.

Kao San Road is expensive compared to other parts of the city.  Even the roads around Kao San will be cheaper.

Personally, I’m not into the party scene, so I didn’t mind being away from Kao San Road, and still found plenty of cultural restaurants, museums, and sites to see.

The trick is getting out there and really exploring.  I had a guide book with me at all times, and was able to find things worth seeing, no matter what part of the country I was in.

Thailand really is as low cost as they say, and is worth checking out!  I would definitely set aside a good 4 weeks to get all the exploring that you want.

So, you heard right, the low cost Thailand really is worth it.

When traveling to different countries it is ideal to be able to pick up on the language while you are there. Here are some simple tips to help you learn the language:

1-Set realistic expections. Rome was not built in a day and you will not learn Chinese, Spanish, or Romanian in a day. But, in one day you can learn alot and be on the road to fully understanding the language.

2- Focus on vocab. Even if you don’t know how to put words together if you have a strong base of words you will be able to communicate at least a little.

3- Maximize your language exposure. The more that you listen to a language the better you will pick up on the accent and become familiar with the way it sounds.

4- Speak to the natives. Many times people in other countries want to talk to people who are not from their country- so talk to them! Ask them different questions and ask them vocab and various phrases. When you do this you will be able to pick up on the language faster.

Traveling with a pet seems like it would be a horrible experience- but if it must be done here are a few tips to help the situation:

- Ensure that your travel destination allows pets

- Take your pet on a long walk before leaving

- If you are flying or riding on a train, be sure to call your to discuss the company’s policy

- Pack some  dog treats and take enough water

- Consider sedating your pet for the trip, be sure to consult your veterinarian for an appropriate tranquilizer, and first try the tranquilizer at home

- Make frequent stops to allow for exercise, food, and water

- Never leave your pet unattended in a car, especially in the heat

Traveling Pet

This puppy sure looks cute- but will it look as cute after ten hours in the car?

Good luck traveling with your pet!