A vacation in Bangkok is often described as a romantic escape or family vacation. However, the capital city of Thailand is also ideal for lone wanderers that seek moments of solitude in a sleepless city of vibrant nightlife and cultural heritage. Here’s what a solo traveller’s diary entries from a Bangkok tour are likely to include.
Street Dining
While you may find refuge at properties such as Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel during your vacation, dining in Bangkok should never be limited to a Sukhumvit hotel. In fact, the excitement of an authentic Thai gastronomical journey lies in its street food. Famed for the juicy, sizzling goodness of the country’s street food, solo travellers can savour the city’s unique flavours at street food stalls, pop-up stalls or docked boats that offer pla pao (salt grilled fish), som tam (papaya salad), pad Thai Kung (noodles with shrimp), Khao pad (fried rice) among many other delicacies.
Cycling or Walking Down the Streets
While tourists will have access to group tours for solo travellers, these are often considered overpriced. Therefore, find a free walking tour to explore the streets of Bangkok and be sure to leave a generous tip for the guides for accompanying you throughout. Another option for solo travellers to burn some calories and elevate their stay is to bike their way through the city.
Making Friends at Sports Bars
Sports bars are considered to be one of the most ideal spots to make new friends in Bangkok, especially if you are travelling solo and looking for some much-needed company. The Thai community are major sports enthusiasts with a taste for football. Therefore, spotting groups of locals hanging out in bars over a drink and a match (be it local or international) will be a frequent occurrence.
Exploring Wildlife
Do not let Bangkok’s city lights and night lights deceive and draw you solely to a materialistic stay. Travellers will be able to visit an elephant sanctuary on the outskirts of the city for their fair share of wildlife interactions. Tourists can also sign up for scuba diving sessions to explore the country’s marine life and even pay a visit to the Bangkok aquarium to appreciate and immerse in the soothing sights of the underwater kingdom.
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