Bangkok

Bangkok is a city that never stops moving. It’s a place where you can find a Michelin-star meal for $2 at a street stall and spend thousands in a gleaming glass mall just steps away. Most travelers spend 3-4 days here, which is enough to cover the historic district of Rattanakosin (Grand Palace, Wat Pho) and the modern hubs like Siam and Sukhumvit. The city is best navigated using the BTS Skytrain and the river ferries to avoid the legendary traffic.

The culinary landscape is perhaps the greatest in the world. You must try the 'Pad Thai' at Thipsamai, the 'Tom Yum Goong', and the sweet 'Mango Sticky Rice'. For a unique experience, explore the narrow lanes of Chinatown (Yaowarat) after dark when it transforms into the world's largest open-air kitchen. Whether you are finding peace in a hidden canal temple or watching the sunset from a 60th-floor rooftop bar, Bangkok is a city that rewards the adventurous.