I feel like not matter how much I study the culture and the language it will never be the same unless I go experience it for myself. One thing that I am really excited to witness first hand is the food, and the Buddhist temples. I have always been a big fan of the food but I am sure that it is so different than what we have here in America. I hope to one day be able to visit Thailand market on water, and eat great food. Being Mexican and growing up in Mexico I understand how different American makes food seem and how it never does taste the same even if you use the same ingredients. Another thing I look forward is the open-air market; this is something I wish America would have more of. And lastly I would love to visit the different Buddhist
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Of course I would have to bring my camera with me. I want to be able to photography my journey and also explain to people what I saw and how I felt. From what my friends told me about their experience in Thailand, they told me keep an open mind. Do not plan to do a lot of things in one day, but just take the day in and go with the flow. To be careful because tourist stand out like a sore thumb but also no to be afraid to embrace the culture and traditions. From research I know I want to visit Buddha temples further away from the city. I want to make sure I have a backpack full of things I need. Such as water bottle, Thailand translate book, a map, camera, snacks, books, Thai money, and plenty of room incase I see any little gifts that caught my eye. Things that I would have to adjust is how to get around, because I understand transportation is not as common as it is in the states and I would have to quickly understand how to use the buses and walk around every where. Also dialect in Thailand, customs differ from region to region, and on your travels up and down the country, you’re likely to come across many a different custom and tradition. Things I have learned from research are pointing is a no-no in Thailand. Your Thai friends won’t take offence if you point when joking around, as they will understand that as a foreigner you may point instinctively. However, don’t point at monks or pictures of any of the Royal
Of course I would have to bring my camera with me. I want to be able to photography my journey and also explain to people what I saw and how I felt. From what my friends told me about their experience in Thailand, they told me keep an open mind. Do not plan to do a lot of things in one day, but just take the day in and go with the flow. To be careful because tourist stand out like a sore thumb but also no to be afraid to embrace the culture and traditions. From research I know I want to visit Buddha temples further away from the city. I want to make sure I have a backpack full of things I need. Such as water bottle, Thailand translate book, a map, camera, snacks, books, Thai money, and plenty of room incase I see any little gifts that caught my eye. Things that I would have to adjust is how to get around, because I understand transportation is not as common as it is in the states and I would have to quickly understand how to use the buses and walk around every where. Also dialect in Thailand, customs differ from region to region, and on your travels up and down the country, you’re likely to come across many a different custom and tradition. Things I have learned from research are pointing is a no-no in Thailand. Your Thai friends won’t take offence if you point when joking around, as they will understand that as a foreigner you may point instinctively. However, don’t point at monks or pictures of any of the Royal