Thailand

Thailand is known as the golden land, not because of any precious metal but due to the abundance of fertile rice fields, numerous white sandy beaches and the outstanding friendly hospitality.

Visit Bangkok, a large modern city of screaming traffic, gleaming shopping centres and international understanding interwoven with devout Buddhism. Or Chiang Mai, where Thai culture becomes a classroom for cooking courses.

Maybe visit Mae Hong Son with mountain peaks and villages of post-Stone Age culture. Or relax on evergreen limestone islands of Ko Tao and Kho Phi Phi Do, complete with tall tropical palms over white sand.

Destinations to consider are:
Bangkok; Chiang Mai; San Kamphaeng Hot Springs; The East Coast Islands; Mae Hong Son; Ayutthaya (Bangkok); Railay; Koh Phi Phi.