u/Creative_Ant100

I never get tired of visiting the local castles around the countryside of this beautiful country. Bonus points when they have a mini-truck parked out front!

This photo is from last week at Gassanhiwa Castle near Miyakonojo. I learned from the museum there that it was a very important tower during the back-and-forth fighting for control of Kyushu between clans, though I suppose this is a similar story for most castles in Japan..

Anyway, very local and very much worth the visit!

Hi all,

Just wanted to share an achievement that I’m really proud of - this year I finally visited all 77 provinces in Thailand! It took me a few years and I spent time teaching English there as well as time just being a tourist.

Mostly used public transportation to get around but a few road trips with local friends (some via public transportation, some view private car) really helped me in some difficult-to-get-around places.

My favorite provinces tended to be those frequented by Thai tourists- beautiful places like Nan, Loei, Songkhla, Chumphon. I also really love the warm friendliness of all of those Isan provinces - Yasothon, Surin, Sakon Nakhon.. they’re all great!

I just feel excited about this and love Thailand so much - I thought maybe some folks in this group might feel the same! 😎

I’m soon to visit a few countries I’ve already been to (South Korea, Japan, and China) but I can’t help but wonder… which new country should I be visiting next?! Any recommendations on what is the #1 top country that my map is missing?! Thanks!