Contrast Thailand seems to entertain a sort of dualism. On the one hand, it is a tropical paradise, teeming with exotic fruits, friendly people, and more beauty than one thought possible. On the other, it contains one of the world’s most populous cities, chalked full of smog, traffic jams, and scam artists. Despite being polar opposites, Thailand is both options. On our last journey Thailand was really only the first description. We stayed in the city only one night and were mesmerized by the newness of everything. We left early the next morning and never had a chance to acquaint ourselves with this metropolis. Instead we stayed on white sandy beaches with warm turquoise water and locals who had smiles permanently affixed to their faces. The only indication that there was another side to Thailand came
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