Someone wise once said :<\/p>\n
\n\u201cLife is like a book, and those who do not travel, merely read one page of it.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
I, for one, couldn\u2019t agree more. <\/p>\n
For the past 2 days, I have been exploring the tropical islands of Thailand. I have experienced its history and culture through the famous Alangkarn extravaganza\u2026 taken a speed boat to Coral Island, and done para sailing in the waters of Pattaya\u2026 witnessed the night life at Walking Street (at 1 am!)\u2026 and enjoyed an evening at the Hard Rock Cafe\u2026 I have even watched elephants slam-dunk a basketball and fed milk to a live tiger ! <\/p>\n
Needless to say, the itinerary was exhausting, but exciting. While work has kept me very very busy this whole month, the trip to Siam has come as a much-deserved respite. <\/p>\n
On a personal note, it\u2019s amazing how a single-minded focus on \u201ctourism\u201d can transform a city so completely. I wish we could take a leaf or two from their book and improve our own cities. I have seen the benefits first hand, in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. There is no way Bombay can become the New York or Singapore of India ! For a long time to come.<\/p>\n
I am looking forward to my next visit in Bangkok, this December\u2026 and reading more than a page. So should you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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