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Travel + Leisure: I’m Tying the Knot in Thailand — These Are the 15 Items I Told My Southeast Asia First-timer Guests to Pack

A review of items that are helpful to pack when traveling to Southeast Asia.

Travel + Leisure: I’m Tying the Knot in Thailand — These Are the 15 Items I Told My Southeast Asia First-timer Guests to Pack

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Travel + Leisure: I’m Tying the Knot in Thailand — These Are the 15 Items I Told My Southeast Asia First-timer Guests to Pack

Travel + Leisure: I’m Tying the Knot in Thailand — These Are the 15 Items I Told My Southeast Asia First-timer Guests to Pack

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I’m Tying the Knot in Thailand — These Are the 15 Items I Told My Southeast Asia First-timer Guests to Pack

Although I love where I live in Montana, I’ve always wanted a destination wedding. So, much to my 95-year-old grandmother’s chagrin, in a few months, I’ll be tying the knot at Chai Lai Orchid, an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. Most of my friends and family have never been to Southeast Asia, so they’re already starting to ask me what they should bring. Fortunately, I’ve visited Thailand every year for an 8-week sabbatical since 2016.

I may not have permanent resident status yet, but I have the whole Thailand packing list down pat. For example, even if they don’t like sandals, my guests are going to want to pack footwear that's easy to slip on and off since it’s customary to leave your shoes at the door in this country where construction workers often sport Crocs or flip-flops.

Continue reading for tips for traveling to Southeast Asia, written by Katie Jackson.

Travel + Leisure: I’m Tying the Knot in Thailand — These Are the 15 Items I Told My Southeast Asia First-timer Guests to Pack

I’m Tying the Knot in Thailand — These Are the 15 Items I Told My Southeast Asia First-timer Guests to Pack

Although I love where I live in Montana, I’ve always wanted a destination wedding. So, much to my 95-year-old grandmother’s chagrin, in a few months, I’ll be tying the knot at Chai Lai Orchid, an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. Most of my friends and family have never been to Southeast Asia, so they’re already starting to ask me what they should bring. Fortunately, I’ve visited Thailand every year for an 8-week sabbatical since 2016.

I may not have permanent resident status yet, but I have the whole Thailand packing list down pat. For example, even if they don’t like sandals, my guests are going to want to pack footwear that's easy to slip on and off since it’s customary to leave your shoes at the door in this country where construction workers often sport Crocs or flip-flops.

Continue reading for tips for traveling to Southeast Asia, written by Katie Jackson.

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Travel + Leisure: I’m Tying the Knot in Thailand — These Are the 15 Items I Told My Southeast Asia First-timer Guests to Pack

I’m Tying the Knot in Thailand — These Are the 15 Items I Told My Southeast Asia First-timer Guests to Pack

Although I love where I live in Montana, I’ve always wanted a destination wedding. So, much to my 95-year-old grandmother’s chagrin, in a few months, I’ll be tying the knot at Chai Lai Orchid, an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. Most of my friends and family have never been to Southeast Asia, so they’re already starting to ask me what they should bring. Fortunately, I’ve visited Thailand every year for an 8-week sabbatical since 2016.

I may not have permanent resident status yet, but I have the whole Thailand packing list down pat. For example, even if they don’t like sandals, my guests are going to want to pack footwear that's easy to slip on and off since it’s customary to leave your shoes at the door in this country where construction workers often sport Crocs or flip-flops.

Continue reading for tips for traveling to Southeast Asia, written by Katie Jackson.

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Katie Jackson
Katie Jackson is a writer and media specialist based in Montana’s Big Sky Country.
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