Introduction
Bangkok is one of my favorite cities in the world. The food, culture and people are all amazing, but you can make your visit to Bangkok more enjoyable if you plan it carefully. If you’re traveling alone or don’t have much time in Bangkok, here’s my guide to making sure your trip goes smoothly:
The first time I went to Bangkok, it was a typical trip for me: I was alone and I didn’t know anyone.
The first time I went to Bangkok, it was a typical trip for me: I was alone and I didn’t know anyone.
I was afraid of being alone. Before this trip, the longest time I had been away from home on my own was two weeks in Europe with friends when I was 18 years old. Now that I’m older (and hopefully wiser), traveling solo doesn’t scare me anymore–but at 21 years old in Thailand? It did!
I also felt like an imposter because of my lack of knowledge about Thai culture and customs; although many things were familiar (such as eating with chopsticks), there were so many things that were different from what we do in America (like wearing shoes inside). As someone who always likes to blend in wherever they go, this made me feel uncomfortable because everyone else seemed more confident than me when traveling abroad. Even though there are plenty of other travelers who don’t know much about the local culture either (including myself), most people still have enough confidence to ask questions or look up information online before visiting somewhere new instead of just sitting around feeling clueless all day long while feeling self-conscious about how ignorant they may appear as foreigners visiting another country without having done any research beforehand!
My flight was delayed two hours, so by the time I finally landed in the city, it was well after midnight.
Once you land in Bangkok, there are plenty of options for getting to your hotel. You can take a taxi or ride-sharing service like Uber or Grab. You can arrange for an airport car service to pick you up and drop off at your hotel door. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, there’s always public transportation! The subway system is cheap and easy; just make sure to buy a ticket from one of the automated machines before boarding (and don’t forget about those stairs). If all else fails: rent a car!
About 15 minutes later, I had arranged for a car to take me to my hotel.
Bangkok is a very easy city to get around. There are taxis everywhere, and they’re really cheap. Uber is also popular here, so if you have an account with them (or want to sign up), it can be another easy way of getting around the city. The Skytrain system is also great if you want to go somewhere further away from your hotel; however, I wouldn’t recommend renting a car because there are so many places where parking isn’t allowed or where it will cost too much money if you do find somewhere that allows parking.
It’s an excellent way to get around in Bangkok.
Tuk-tuks are an excellent way to get around in Bangkok. They’re cheap, safe and convenient. You can take a tuk-tuk to the floating market or the Grand Palace if you want to see more of this city’s landmarks.
The most popular day trip from Bangkok is floating market.
The most popular day trip from Bangkok is floating market. You can go to one of the many floating markets in Thailand and see how Thai people live their everyday lives, buy souvenirs and enjoy the delicious seafood they sell there.
The best time to visit a floating market is early morning before it gets too hot or late afternoon when it’s already getting dark outside but still quite warm inside the boats because of all those little fires burning under them
You can make your visit to Bangkok more enjoyable if you plan it carefully.
As with any trip, it’s important to plan ahead. You can make your visit to Bangkok more enjoyable if you plan it carefully.
- Book your hotel and flights early: Hotels in Bangkok are often full during holidays, so booking early is recommended. If possible, try to book at least one month before the date of your arrival so that if anything changes–like a flight being canceled or changed–you’ll have time for another option before arriving at the airport or train station. Also remember that hotels usually charge more for rooms on weekends and public holidays!
- Make sure you’re healthy and have a good supply of medicines: It’s always good to be prepared with some painkillers just in case something happens while traveling (and trust us when we say it WILL). Don’t forget sunblock too! And don’t forget something else…
Conclusion
I hope this guide has helped you to plan your trip to Bangkok. It’s a city that can be enjoyed by everyone, and I think it’s one of the best places in the world to visit!
