“I like that it feels like home, and this is an honest truth. Especially to Filipinos, it doesn’t feel different, and for the women, it’s very safe, you can travel alone if you want. That’s what I did. It really has so many to offer,” says Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach when asked of Thailand, a country she has traveled to and from before, during and after her beauty queen reign.
Pia instantly fell in love with Thailand the moment she first got there. And as she returns every time, the love grows and her excitement always ignites her wanderlust. Be it for work or leisure, the beauty queen often finds her heart in this beautiful place.
Thailand played a significant role in her journey to the crown, seeking peace and blessings in Thai temples when she lost the second time in her bid to be the Philippines’ Miss Universe representative. Coming back from her Thailand trip, Pia took on the Binibining Pilinas pageant for the third time—and this time, she bagged the right to represent the country for Miss Universe. The rest is a well-known history.
Pia shares the same goal with the other Asian travelers, they all want women travelers to know how Thailand is the perfect place for travel. The beauty queen will serve as the Philippine representative to the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Women’s Journey Thailand 2017, a tourism campaign that promotes travel for women in Thailand.
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Coming back to Thailand last July, Pia experienced first-hand what Thailand’s wonders can offer every woman in the world. Surely, they will all be swept off their feet!
Here’s what she thought of the tourist spots around the country:
1. A go-to for beauty and wellness needs
Vacation mode on as Thailand is home to the best spas and resorts, and no one should go home without experiencing a proper Thai massage, one of the best services the country has to offer. According to Pia, two hours of Thai massage is enough for her to feel she slept overnight.
2. Endless shopping activities
Name it, Thailand has it. From novelty finds at the Chatuchak Weekend Market to stylish looks at The Platinum mall, the country is a haven for both cheap buys and—if you search hard enough—unique pieces that only you will be possession of.
3. Peaceful meditation areas all-over the place
Pray to the gods and find your inner peace as you meditate in Thailand’s ornately beautiful temples. No doubt, you will get the relaxation you deserve from the stress back home.
4. Cooking lessons of exquisite Thai food straight from the source!
It can’t be denied that both men and women enjoy cooking. However, Thai cooking lessons are a fun and interactive experience for women especially when they’re traveling alone or together. They will not just learn from any other but directly from the originals!
5. Stay fit with Thai’s signature Muay Thai boxing
Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand is an intense combination of boxing, kicking and elbow combat, practiced by people all over the world. Where else should you experience the most effective of all full body workouts than where Muay Thai itself originated? Brace yourself though—it’s not for the weak-hearted!
Enjoy more of Thailand by visiting www.tourismthailand.org or following www.facebook.com/TATPhilippines.
