So usually I talk about Japan, but today we will take a bit of a detour. Recently I went to Thailand and got the opportunity to see Bangkok and an island known as Phuket (pronounced pu-ket). The basics: Food is spicy, sites are astounding, the sales vendors pushy, and the women super friendly.

 Thailand is a super awesome place to visit with an assortment of fresh fruits, foods, and activities. You can get coconuts on the corner, durian at a cafe, and mango from the outdoor markets. Be careful of the curry, if you try it, save it for the last day of your travels there. Otherwise you may not have a mouth for the remainder of your trip. To say the least I was quite happy, seeing that food and I are super best friends. There’s plenty to try and it is quite easy to find something you are comfortable with. If you are more daring, there is a surplus to try depending on the region you visit.

 Outside of the food there were hundreds if not thousands of outdoor vendors selling various products,… all made in Thailand of course. More than likely the products were the defective ones that didn’t pass the inspection, but who cares when you can get most of the things for under five dollars. This brings up another important thing, haggling is a must! They always price it higher, for that unsuspecting tourist. You can surely get them to a price you find more reasonable. Shopping the market is also a good idea because it helps you get a feel for how low you really can go! Not all the vendors try for the same price so asking “How much?” can be a great guide for when you go to buy later. Remember, always start asking lower than the price you really want. Between the haggling and the exchange rate, it’s easy to buy more than your suitcase can handle.