Why Thailand?

Yeah, there are a lot of other really cool places in the world. I could find great beaches in Panama, great night life in New York city, and rich history in England, and yet I can say with a great deal of confidence that Thailand is where I want to go. I can't pinpoint the reason for that, I just know that something about it intrigues me.

I can't pretend that there's some deeper meaning behind going on this trip. I don't think that going there would help me "find myself", and I definitely don't have any roots to discover in Thailand. For me, it's come to represent this great adventure that I want to take. I've done many resort trips. What I want now is to take a trip with less structure, go in not knowing what to expect, and just see where I'll wind up, who I'll meet, and what experiences I'll have.

Thailand kind of has it all. For one, the capital is Bangkok. That is one city that has definitely been on my travel bucket list for quite some time. It also has amazing natural beauty, from beaches to jungles to scuba diving. The totally different culture is also something that I'm drawn to. Lastly, the country has many very interesting historical sites, including ruins and temples.

So... Why do I want to go to Thailand? It just has it all.