26 th anniversary Bali, Thailand, or both

Thrawn · Feb 15, 2024

I have l traveled all around the world farthest east I've been though has been India. My wife has never left the United States. We're looking at Bali, Thailand, or both 10days. I'm frugal so I rather just choose one but those of who have been what are your thoughts or recommendations. Prefer water activities, I'm a history buff she is not so any temple tours I think would bore her.
What are your thoughts on taking a child, I want to take ous because I was a well traveled child. Wife wants to leave her at home, my argument is she may end up like wife, old and zero exposure to the world. I'm not a fan of structured itineraries because it does not feel like a vacation when you have set obligations and time limits, she prefer structure.

Send0 · Feb 15, 2024

I'd choose Bali... as far as the kid, I'd leave them at home. Maybe I'm a selfish prick, but this is your anniversary to enjoy, and not the kids. I wouldn't want to be distracted with a kid around under this context. Besides there will be opportunities for your kid to travel with you guys in the future.

Yano · Feb 15, 2024

Bro Bundy · Feb 16, 2024

the second i here thialand i think of ladyboys

Thrawn · Feb 16, 2024

Yano said:

For CONUS(Continental US) to far to the left. Only thing I like blue is my steak.

CJ · Feb 16, 2024

Bro Bundy said:
the second i hear thialand i think of ladyboys

Me, too.

Want to go halfs on one?

Diesel59 · Feb 16, 2024

Yano said:

I wouldn't mind driving up there, and it's doable for me living in Maryland.

cavorite · Feb 16, 2024

They're comparable enough that I don't see a reason to visit both. Share some more details about what you want to do.

Thailand has a big city (Bangkok), better food, and more variety of things to see and do. But it's much larger and you'd need to take flights to get around the country (they're super short and cheap though).

Bali's main advantage is that it's smaller and you can get around most of it by ground transport. Although I don't know that a six hour van ride is better than a 45 minute flight. (Download the GRAB app for taxis and food delivery – it works in both countries).

The main beaches in both places are going to be mobbed with tourists. If you want quiet you need to stay at a resort or travel to some of the smaller islands (like Ko Lanta in Thailand or Lombok in Bali).

I'd leave the child at home. I don't think one trip will affect their worldliness as an adult.

I agree about itineraries, but your wife is going to find a "things to see" list wherever you go and make you do it haha.

Just stay away from Pattaya and Patong – they're both really gross areas for sexpats.

bvs · Feb 16, 2024

I would 100% take Thailand over Bali (ive been to both a few times)

Thailand has it all;
urban areas (Bangkok)
chill beach areas (Phuket)
crazy party areas (pattaya)

The food is amazing
The people are friendly
Its fairly cheap

And most of all: weed and steroids are legal!!!

Ps
Beware of ladyboys haha

bvs · Feb 16, 2024

But if you do end up choosing bali hit me up, i know a few good cheap places that are more child appropriate

Thrawn · Feb 16, 2024

We received a preliminary itinerary from the travel agent under the assumption for both. I should probably pick her brain more on her goals. I have chosen not to go on vacation and sent her on vacation with family because of fucking itineraries. As far as daughter goes she's definitely a daddy's girl and I think I'd miss her too much but I think I will have to sacrifice taking her as part of a compromise lol

bvs · Feb 16, 2024

Thrawn said:
We received a preliminary itinerary from the travel agent under the assumption for both. I should probably pick her brain more on her goals. I have chosen not to go on vacation and sent her on vacation with family because of fucking itineraries. As far as daughter goes she's definitely a daddy's girl and I think I'd miss her too much but I think I will have to sacrifice taking her as part of a compromise lol

What age is your kid?

Thrawn · Feb 16, 2024

bvs said:
What age is your kid?

10

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