Young
Travellers in Thailand
One of the things that makes
Thailand so attractive to young
travellors is the huge diversity of
the country and the vast range of
things to do and see.
Young people can enjoy the relaxed
way of life on the white sands and
palm fringed beaches of the southern
islands, then go on trekking visits
to the hill tribes in the mountains
of the north. They can visit the
ancient ruined capitals of Sukhothai
and Ayutthaya, and see life in rural
Thailand as it has been for
generations in the undiscovered
northeastern plateau. In Bangkok,
they can come back to the energy,
the shopping and night life of one
of the most vibrant and exciting
cities in the world.
Complement these attractions is a
plethora of sports and activities
specially suited for the young and
energetic to take part in
scuba-diving, sailing, wakeboarding
and jet-skiing are just some of the
sports you can do from the beach. In
the mountains you can tray
elephant-trekking, whitewater
rafting, mountain biking or rock
climbing.
Naturally, with this wealth of
resources for the young traveller
comes a wealth of different types of
accommodation. Bangkok and the
major cities and resorts have some
of the bets hotels in the world. But
just a stones throw away you can
find a desert island beach hut for
just a few dollars.
If you re traveling in the north,
staying in a long house in hill
tribe village is an experience you
wont forget, You can get back to
nature in well-managed and
environmentally sound accommodation
at Thailands many national parks,
or soak up the cultural by staying
as the guest of a Thai family. And
in the hostels and guesthouses of
Bangkok you can stay with your
contemporaries in a friendly
community of young travellers that
is truly unique.
