The cobbled streets of the Portuguese capital are worn yet well loved, vibrant yet laid-back, melancholic, yet hopeful. These seemingly contradictory qualities create an atmosphere that is wholly unique to this riverside city.
Its historic yellow trams chug through its winding, narrow streets, while its tuk-tuks putter up and down its steep hills. Its mesmerizing geometric tiles mark the oldest corners of the city, and its ceramic souvenirs can found in every shop and market. Its fado music echoes from its restaurants and cafés, and its ornate arches, stunning churches, and spectacular viewpoints rival the best in the world.
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Known throughout the world for its welcoming people, spicy cuisine and outstanding beaches, Thailand offers the complete holiday package. The weather’s not bad either, with much of the country experiencing a typically tropical climate consisting of two seasons: dry and wet.
From March through to May the temperatures rise (avg daily temp: 30°C-36°C) as the cooling winds depart and the humidity rises.
The exception to the rule is the southern regions, with either side of the Thai Peninsula experiencing a typically monsoon climate, although to complicate things a little further, the two sides are out of synch with each other.
As the rainy season progresses, the rain can becomes heavier and more constant, traditionally reaching peak levels in August and September.
As the rainy season progresses, the rain can becomes heavier and more constant, traditionally reaching peak levels in August and September.
A country known for its beaches, food, and incomparably friendly people (it is, after all, nicknamed “the Land of Smiles”), Thailand is a destination where culture, history, and adventure collide.
