Backpacker's guide to Thailand
Concept design of a backpacking travel guide to Thailand. Backpacking has become a popular form of tourism amongst young travellers over the past years due to cheap airlines and hostels around many parts of the world. This form of low-cost, independent travel is characterised by the use of a backpack that can easily be carried for long distances or long periods of time. The project objective was to create a tool for backpackers seeking information and advice regarding budget accommodations and lodging, packing, public transport, and sightseeing in Thailand.
Concept design of a backpacking travel guide to Thailand. Backpacking has become a popular form of tourism amongst young travellers over the past years due to cheap airlines and hostels around many parts of the world. This form of low-cost, independent travel is characterised by the use of a backpack that can easily be carried for long distances or long periods of time. The project objective was to create a tool for backpackers seeking information and advice regarding budget accommodations and lodging, packing, public transport, and sightseeing in Thailand.
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BANGKOK • NORTHERN THAILAND<br />
49<br />
Bangkok’s Grand Palace is undoubtly<br />
the city’s most famous monument.<br />
Tips<br />
& tricks !<br />
Haggle, but nicely<br />
When shopping in Bangkok, there’s<br />
no barcode or set price. Haggling is<br />
expected. Try it out! But instead of<br />
adopting a confrontational attitude,<br />
try a gracious, smiley approach. It<br />
works better.<br />
Avoid scams! Use the public transport instead.<br />
Use public transport<br />
Avoid the tuk tuk scams by using<br />
the public transport instead. The BTS<br />
(skytrain) and MRT (subway) are the<br />
best ways <strong>to</strong> get around <strong>to</strong>wn. They<br />
are clean, fast, and inexpensive!<br />
You can purchase single ride tickets<br />
at the machines or a s<strong>to</strong>red-value<br />
Rabbit Card at the kiosk.<br />
Chatuchak Weekend Market has reached a<br />
landmark status as a must-visit place for <strong>to</strong>urists.
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