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The historic city of Ayutthaya, with its ruins of ancient temples and palaces, is an essential travel experience for all travelers; not just those who are history inclined. By all reports, Ayutthaya was a magnificent city. Flourishing from the 14th to 18th centuries, Ayutthaya grew to be one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan cities and was a center of global diplomacy and commerce.
Bangkok is easily one of the best places in the world to get street food and as a foodie it is a delicious paradise. It is often said that food is the way to the heart (for me this is most definitely the case), but it is also one of the purest ways to get in touch with the local culture. Food is life and street food is an expression of that life through taste. Eating street food is a quintessential part of the Bangkok experience.
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Bangkok has long topped most travelers must-visit bucket list and for good reason. It is the gateway city for many backpackers starting the adventurous journey across Southeast Asia and for others the final destination before they return home to the ‘real world.’ Bangkok is a place where the familiar and exotic collide. A place that draws people for the amazing street food scene, the rush of the endless nightlife, the splendor of the temples, and the buzz of the markets. Bangkok is a place with so much to offer that it is hard to take it all in. Here's my comprehensive travel guide to help you plan your Bangkok experience!