Olivia & Trayce

Probably the most visited and remembered landmark of Thailand, The Grand Palace in Bangkok is where every visitor must pay a visit at least once in their lifetime. The construction of the Grand Palace began in 1782 during the reign of King Rama I. The Grand Palace served as a significant royal residence until 1925 and is now used for ceremonial purposes only.

Perhaps the most famous and important temple in Chiang Mai, every visitor must pay a visit. On top of Doi Suthep Hill finds the revered golden Phra that Doi Suthep rises against the sunlight. The temple was built in 1383 to enshrine Buddha’s relics.

Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram or Wat Pho, as it's commonly known, was built in the 16th century and regarded as the royal temple of the reign of King Rama I. It is famous for two things: the 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha built in 1832 featuring the feet beautifully inlaid with mother-of-pearls and the Thai massage.

Bangkok’s Chinatown simply has two faces: If you visit Yaowarat during the day, what you see along both sides of this one and a half kilometer road are shops selling gold, Chinese herbs, fruits and Chinese restaurants serving authentic cuisine. But if you visit Yaowarat after sunset, the road turns into a street food heaven where a number of food trucks will prepare us marvelous food, from Chinese fried noodles to iced Chinese dessert we will hardly find elsewhere.

Tickets from DFW to Chaing Mai, and from Bangkok back home to DFW.

There are few experiences in Thailand more iconic than riding a Thai Elephant. The elephant is seen as a symbol of the nation and a talisman for the Thai people. A trek will allow us to experience this first-hand, as well as the animals' natural forest environment.

The Floating Market is a place where we can experience natural beauty as well as culture with the natives. Tasty noodles are cooked and served from wooden boats as well as tropical climate fruits and vegetables. We will be transported back to the past in an instant and get an appreciation for a different culture. It is lively and peaceful experience that we will never forget.

We will be amid thousands of colorful butterflies housed underneath a giant 15-meter-tall open-air dome, covering an area of 1,100 square meters at Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. It is located within the Vachira Benchatat Park. The park comprises of everything to learn about butterflies and insects, from exhibition rooms showcasing life cycle of insects to activity spaces.