| u want an exotic trip, why not choose Thailand? | | | | the language and are feeling physically |
| Though it might be costlier than heading to | | | | uncomfortable because you’re dressed |
| southern California or Miami, you’ll have | | | | inappropriately. |
| memories (and photographs!) that will wow your | | | | Thailand Visit Tip #3: Go to your doctor |
| friends and family for years to come. | | | | Before traveling overseas, it’s best for |
| As you plan your priceless journey, just | | | | you to get a full physical at your doctor. Why? |
| remember to keep a few factors in mind: | | | | First of all, you really should have an annual |
| Thailand Visit Tip #1: Learn about Thai food | | | | appointment, anyway. But secondly, you |
| When you get to Thailand, you’ll no doubt | | | | don’t want to have a health emergency |
| be trying a great deal of Asian cuisine. Thus, it | | | | when you’re overseas. |
| would behoove you to try some of the more | | | | Your physician may also prescribe a variety of |
| common Thai dishes before you set off on your | | | | shots or suggestions for healthy eating regimens |
| journey. If you live near a large city, you no | | | | while you’re in Thailand. Make sure you |
| doubt have access to any number of Thai | | | | bring a notepad and jot down all his or her |
| restaurants. When you go, ask the servers or | | | | comments. |
| proprietor(s) about authentic Thai fare. That way, | | | | Thailand Visit Tip #4: Get your passport in |
| you’ll be able to prepare your palate for | | | | advance |
| your visit. | | | | Many people traveling to countries such as |
| If you’re not able to make it to a Thai | | | | Thailand forget to order their passports until too |
| eatery, you can always check out a book on Thai | | | | late. In all the excitement, this important |
| cooking from the local library (or purchase one in | | | | “to do” is entirely forgotten. |
| your Barnes and Noble or Borders bookseller.) | | | | Rather than waiting until the last minute, make |
| This way, you can try your hand at creating | | | | sure that you get your passport immediately, |
| some of the culinary delights you’ll be | | | | because it can take some time to receive in the |
| feasting on during your time in Thailand. | | | | mail. In fact, you might even want to get your |
| Thailand Visit Tip #2: Dress for the temperature | | | | passport before you book your flights to and |
| and weather conditions | | | | from Thailand, just to be on the safe side. (And |
| Because the Internet affords you the opportunity | | | | your passport will last many years, so even if you |
| to find out about weather anywhere in the world, | | | | have to put off your Thailand trip for a year or |
| make sure you jump online during the days | | | | two, your passport will still be good.) |
| before you leave for your visit to Thailand. That | | | | By taking a few precautions, you can ensure that |
| way, you’ll know exactly what to pack | | | | your time in Thailand will be well-spent and will |
| (and what not to wear). Nothing is worse than | | | | result in a meaningful vacation that you’ll |
| being in a country where you don’t know | | | | recall with fondness for the rest of your life. |