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Travelling Thailand on a Budget 💰

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Hey guys, In this blog, I am going to talk about how to travel Thailand on a budge, I hope you enjoy 🩵 Travelling Thailand on a budget is not only possible but can also be an incredibly rewarding experience. Known for its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and delicious food, Thailand offers a wealth of opportunities for budget-conscious travellers. Here are some tips to help you explore this beautiful country without breaking the bank. One of the best ways to save money while travelling in Thailand is by planning your accommodations wisely. Hostels and guesthouses are widely available and often provide comfortable lodging at a fraction of the cost of hotels. Websites like Hostelworld or Booking.com can help you find affordable options. Additionally, consider staying in less touristy areas, where prices tend to be lower.  Transportation is another area where you can save money. Thailand has an extensive and affordable public transportation system. Buses and trains can take you bet...
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Take Care Kids ❤️

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 Hello everyone! In my last blog, I chatted about the backstory of Thailand for my family and touched on the busy-ness of Pattaya in particular. I also listed some places that we have visited and would highly recommend. Today I  will be talking about another, very different, experience I had in Thailand. We as a family are aware that Thailand as a country, have been working towards reducing poverty for many  years. According to MacroTrends, in 2021, the country had a poverty rate of 12.2%, which was a 2.9% decline from 2017.  With this in mind, we had spoken to my grandparents about what organisations were in Thailand to help support people in poverty or with poor family situations. We then got involved with the “Take Care Kids Onlus and Thailand Foundation”. This is an organisation, based in Pattaya, which is volunteer based. This group was created to establish safety and protect children and also single mothers with children from violence and different types of sev...
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Thailand and I 🩷

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Hey everyone, I just want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for you support on my blog and instagram so far! 🩵 In todays blog, I will be talking about a few of my personal experiences in Thailand and chat a bit about why Thailand is a place very important to me.  21 years ago, my grandad came across a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy a bar, restaurant and guesthouse in Thailand. My grandparents made the decision to embark on this new journey together and moved to Thailand full time. Their business is now known as "Nicky's Bar" which is located in Pattaya City, on Soi Buakhao. This is a very busy area for locals and tourist and it is renowned for it's vibrant night life. My first trip to Thailand was with my parents when I was 6 months old, since then, I have visited the country almost 30 times with my parents and younger sister! When I was young, my family mostly travelled to Thailand over the winter months as it was still hot and sunny there a...
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Introduction 🩵

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Hey everyone , My name is Ellie, I’m 20 and a second year business studies student at Ulster University. I am currently studying Digital Analytics skills, and have been asked to create a blog and promote it through social media. I have spent a lot of my life in Thailand from a young age, due to having grandparents who live and own a business over there. Throughout this blog I will be sharing personal experiences and travel tips for the country.  Please follow my Instagram linked below: https://www.instagram.com/traits_of_thailand/ All support is greatly appreciated 🩵
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