Bangkok: The First Time Travelers' Country 101
From the point of view of a Filipino, Bangkok, Thailand feels like Manila with a twist. The common themes that Bangkok and Manila share are the tropical climate being humid, the streets being bustled by public and private utility vehicles and motorcycles, and the transportation, malls, and markets being vivaciously huddled by people. Bangkok and Manila being the capital cities of their respective countries serve as its political, economic, cultural, and transportation hubs. Considering this, crowding is already given as their common factor. For a young Filipino female and a first-time solo (abroad) traveler, Bangkok is your country 101. Your first visit to it will cover the basics of traveling abroad such as having first-hand experience with the Immigration and Security process in the airports, having familiarity with the basic travel requirements to avoid offloading or deportation, testing your adaptability to and resourcefulness in a new environment, and learning how to enjoy your tr