I’m always asked why I rate Thailand as my perfect destination and I’m shocked when people sound surprised by my answer. This prompts me to want to respond ‘What do you mean, haven’t you heard? What rock have you been living under?”as if it’s a well known fact that Thailand is paradise. I’m slowly realizing that the majority of people aren’t privy to this secret and are totally missing the chance of the most tropically, serene travel experience one could ever dream of.
常常有人问，为什么我把泰国视为我最喜欢的旅游之地，他们对我的回答很惊讶，这时我会感到很震惊。我想回答“为什么这么问，你没听说过泰国有多好吗？你一直住在山洞里吗？” 说得好像人人都知道泰国就是天堂。我慢慢才发现，大多数人并不知晓这个秘密，他们错失了这大好的机会——享受梦想中在热带地区安静的旅行体验。
Travel to Thailand is a must for your journey and here’s why:
一定要去泰国旅行，原因如下：
PERFECT DAYS LIVED LIKE A KING
享受国王一样的完美生活
Brekkie on the beach 在沙滩上吃早餐
Live like a king for a daily budget of around $20- $30 a day. Now that’s what I’m talking about. Step out from your beach bungalow for an early morning jog, swim or yoga class. Followed by a deliciously, healthy breakfast of noodle soup, fruit smoothies and green tea. Spend the morning shopping for incredible bargains on the streets or in the local market, hire a moped and cruise around enjoying the beautiful scenery and relaxed living. Have a massage on the beach in the afternoon, snorkel around the reefs, wrapping up the day with a hammock-swinging-sunset beer, to the chilled tunes of Jack Johnson or something similar. Laugh with the locals, talk travel with the backpackers, consume delicious food and cold beverages. Head off to bed eventually, not without first taking some time to gaze at the star-filled sky in awe and contemplate the enormity of the Universe and just how small you and your problems really are. As your head hits the pillow your last thought is ‘Man! What a perfect day, how wonderful it feels to just be simply alive.”
每天20到30美元就能过上国王一样的生活，这是我想说的重点。你从沙滩屋走出来，晨跑，游泳或者上瑜伽课。享用美味、健康的早餐，面汤、水果冰沙和绿茶。上午到街上或本地市场买物美价廉的东西，租一辆轻便摩托车四处游览，享受美景和轻松的生活。下午在沙滩按摩、在岛礁处潜水，躺在轻摇的吊床上对着落日喝啤酒，听杰克·约翰逊冷酷淡然的曲调。跟当地人一起欢笑，与背包客谈论旅行，享用美食和冷饮。最后上床睡觉，但睡前一定要敬畏地注视一会儿满是繁星的天空，想想宇宙的无穷无尽和你是多么渺小以及你的烦忧到底是什么。当你的脑袋接触枕头时你的想法只有“天呐！多么完美的一天，仅仅是或者就那么美好。”
BEACHES, ISLANDS, JUNGLE, CULTURE
沙滩、岛屿、丛林、文化
It doesn’t matter what your interests are, Thailand has got you covered. Want to scuba dive, snorkel, island hop, rock climb or just chill on the beach? Thailand has some of
无论你的兴趣是什么，泰国都能满足你。水肺潜水、呼吸管潜水、越岛游览、攀岩，或者只是在海滩打颤？
Buddhist Temple Photo
佛教寺庙
the most pristine beaches in the world. Crystal clear waters the temperature of your bath tub, soft sand beneath your toes and coconuts dropping around your head. Perfect! Would you rather something a bit more adventurous? Head for the hills and trek your heart out through mountainous valleys and spend some time with the Hill Tribe people. Or perhaps you want something more cultural? Thailand is an ancient cultural land, from temples, to palaces and ancient ruins you’ll never run short of a chance to learn from the traditions and customs of this incredible country.
泰国有时间上最古老的海滩。水晶般透明的水很温暖，可以接到浴盆里洗澡，脚下有柔软的沙子，椰子在你附近掉落。完美啊！你还想要更刺激的吗？去爬山，穿过多山的山谷历练你的心智，结识山谷里的部落人民。或者你想更多地体验文化？泰国是座古老的文化岛屿，有寺庙，有宫殿，有古代遗迹，你绝对有机会从这个不可思议的国家的传统习俗中有所收获。
AROI AROI! THAI FOOD TO DIE FOR
值得为其献出生命的泰国食物
Dinner on the beach Koh Samui
苏梅岛海滩上的大餐
There’s no denying that if you’d rather pass on Thai food, then your taste buds have taken a leave of permanent absence due to insanity. Thai food is sooo delicious and soooo healthy! There’s something to suit all tastes, from curries, to noodles, seafood, fish cakes, fresh fruit, omelets, soups and smoothies. No matter what time of the day or where you eat, your taste buds will be ‘wai-ing’ you with gratitude for the explosion of flavor you’ve sent their way. Living in Thailand for 6 months was the healthiest I had ever been. I was weighing in at a healthy number, fit as a fiddle, and alive with energy! It must be all those herbs and spices!
泰国食物太...美味了、太...健康了！有些是适合大众口味的，咖喱，面条，海鲜，鱼蛋糕，新鲜水果，煎蛋卷，汤，冰沙。不管时间是几点，不管你在哪儿用餐，你的味蕾都会因为你给它们大量的味觉享受而感激你。我在泰国居住的6个月，是最健康的一段时间。那时我的体重处于健康水平，整个人生龙活虎！一定是因为吃了那些草本植物和香料。
THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES IN THAILAND
泰国的阳光始终那么明媚
Everybody wants warm, sunny weather on their travels or vacations. You are never left wandering where all that lovely weather has gone when
每个人在旅游或度假的时候都想有温暖、晴朗的天气。
you are in Thailand. All year round is swimming weather, some months just a little hotter than others. It’s the tropics, and with the tropics comes a lot of rain as well. But the rain comes in and then it goes out just as quickly, cooling you down for another round of fun in the sun.
当你在泰国的时候，绝不会想那么美好的天气都去哪儿了。一年四季的天气都可以游泳，只是有的月份比其它月稍热些。因为在热带，所以也多雨。但是雨来也匆匆，去也匆匆，让你凉快下来，在阳光里享受新一轮的欢乐。
THAILAND IS THE LAND OF SMILES
泰国是微笑之国
Everyone in Thailand is smiling. The tourists, the backpackers, the Thai cook, the Thai student, the waiter, waitress or bar men, the
在泰国，每个人都是微笑的，游客、背包客、泰国厨师、泰国学生、服务员、酒吧工作人员、学校的师生、三轮动力车司机，以及熟睡的泰国婴儿。
teachers and students at school, the tuk tuk driver and the sleeping Thai baby. Thailand will teach you the art of “Mai Pen Rai,” or as we Aussies like to say ‘No worries mate!” You’d be hard pressed to find someone worrying in Thailand. And why would you? Each day is a gift of paradise and a new opportunity to live from a place of kindness and happiness. Thai people accept and embrace, and serve to keep a smile upon your face.
泰国会教你“Mai Pen Rai”没关系的艺术，或者用我们澳大利亚人的话来说“No worries mate!”“老兄，没关系！”在泰国，你很难找到会担忧的人。但是你为什么要去找呢？每一天都是天堂的礼物，是居住在善良和快乐之地的机会。泰国人的生活态度是接受、拥抱和服务，目的是让你开心快乐。
I’m thinking I might move back to Thailand.. massages every day, healthy delicious food, friendly happy people who understand that life is not a worry, runs along the beach, nightly hammock swings while watching the sunset with a cheap cocktail…. yep, think I might do just that!
我在考虑回到泰国，每天按摩，吃健康的食物，接触友好的人们，他们知道生活并不是总要担忧，顺着沙滩奔跑，傍晚喝着廉价的鸡尾酒，躺在摇曳的吊床上看日落……是的，我或许真的会回到泰国！