The Tourism Authority of Thailand will be celebrating the Thai New Year of Songkran by bringing a taste of the festivities to the heart of London.
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Imagine mist shrouded limestone peaks, turquoise waters, crumbling colonial towns, 50ft tall religious statues, the smell of frying in the morning, and heaving backpacker parties on paradise islands. Imagine this and you have pictured south-east Asia perfectly.
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If you're planning to incorporate a trip to Thailand in your gap year adventure, make sure you take the time to work out your perfect itinerary. Read our guide to find tips on how to organise the ideal route for you.
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We go on a five minute speed date with the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok. A city which is an assault on the senses; one that's loud, dirty, chaotic, colourful and exciting. A city of contrasts where glitzy shopping malls and high tech sky-trains sit along street vendors and buzzing tuk tuks.
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On your first night in China you will probably feel like you are a million miles from home, so why not treat yourself to a comfortable night in a plush hotel as you sleep off your jet lag.
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Being a vegetarian can be hard when you’re travelling, vegetarian options are not always available, you don’t want to feel like a pain dragging your travelling companions round to ten different restaurants and you might be worried about offending other cultures by not eating the meat they’ve cooked for you. In some countries like India, New Zealand and Greece you can expect to find good vegetarian alternatives, however, there are a few surprisingly good destinations for vegetarians that you wouldn’t have expected.
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The Banyan Tree spa in Phuket has recently been recognised with several major awards, confirming its status as the place to go if you want a spot of luxury on your South East Asian gap year.
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Gap years are no longer the preserve of the 20-something; there are plenty of older travellers who are taking time off work to see the world. One thing most gap years have in common is adventure - and you can't get much more exciting than trekking in a jungle.
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