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Where should I travel to this summer, Bali or Thailand?

You only mention summer but did not mention how many days, 4 or 5 others have given you some answers, though I see some mistakes in them.These are what I wish to add:Between June to September are the best months for Bali, as these are the dry months. Bali have a very unique culture and religion, not found in anywhere else and unlike the rest of Indonesia. Depending on the number of days you have, a visit to Bali must include Kuta/Legian area(centre and beach) and Ubud(art/culture/countryside). The biggest setback for visiting Bali is transportation. There are no convenient public transportation to travel around Bali, you need to hire a private car and driver unless you just stay in Kuta and Ubud.Thailand is a country and much larger than Bali and have much more things to do, more cities, more sights, more entertainment, night life and shopping. Don't miss the Grand Palace of Bangkok, traditional Thai massage, impressive malls like ICONSIAM, CentralWord and Siam Paragon(last 2 are walking distance between them) and outdoor night market/walking streets, Yaowarat Chianatown at night. 2 hours away is Pattaya, a seaside city famous for its transvestite shows and a lively walking street. Chiang Mai is the cultural city with many Thai Buddhist temples, don't miss the old city, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Ban Den and the Night Bazaar. Phuket for beaches, entertainment. Don't miss Phi Phi island(movie Beach) and Phang Nga Bay(movie Man with the Golden Gun). Cheap public transportation are possible anywhere in Thailand.Both are the most visited places in Asia and your choice will be tough.Without knowing your conditions and pace/style of travelling, the obvious choice is Thailand especially if you have more days, say 10 or more.If you know you will DEFINITELY come back for a longer stay SOON, and this summer trip is short, consider visiting Bali first.Google for more images of both. If the cultural scenes of Bali and beaches are not your major interest, choose Thailand.

When Bali, Indonesia and Phuket, Thailand are featured in the top five travel destinations, why aren't Indian cities featured in the top ten?

The places that you named, have over decades built their economies around tourism. They have the necessary infrastructure to cater to international tourists. I have traveled extensively around India and cannot think of any city except Goa and Pondicherry that match that level of tourist infrastructure. However, both these cities are no where as clean compared to the cities you mentioned. No wonder they do do not list in the top five.There are several small travel destinations that are comparable to those destinations but they lack the infrastructure to cater to huge numbers of international travelers. For instance, Hampi, McLoedganj, Alleppey, Lonavala, Jodhpur, Sikkim, etc.Finally, on a holiday tourists look for solitude to relax and rejuvenate. India cities are the last place you can find that. Our tourist destinations are swarmed by domestic travelers. The roads to every tourist destination are choked from the closest metro during the weekends. cases in point, Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. Thus, it is unlikely that our tourists destinations will make it to the top five international destinations.P.S. the only place I can think of that is an exception and has potential to reach the top 5 i actually Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Part of the reason is because it is away from the mainland and to that extent inaccessible.

Which one is best, Bali or Thailand?

I absolutely love both destinations. However, Bali is an Island within Indonesia and Thailand is a whole country with various different kinds of attractive destinations in it. The better country will depend on what you want from your vacation.BaliIf you want to explore an amazing island with great beaches, water activities, luxury resorts, and opportunities for snorkeling, climbing volcanoes, etc, then I would suggest Bali.It’s called the Island of the Gods for a reason after all. It’s heaven on Earth.Furthermore, while you’re in Bali, you can also go island-hopping to the neighboring Gili Islands, Lembongan island, etc.Bali is also quite cheap. I spent 2 weeks there and only spent about $1000, all expenses included.If you want any tips on traveling to Bali, the visa process, costs involved, the accommodations, or anything else, you can read my Comprehensive Bali Travel Guide for First Timers.ThailandIf you’re considering Thailand, then there are three destinations that you can look at as a tourist — South Thailand (beaches, islands, etc); Bangkok and Pattaya; and North Thailand (mountain towns.)If you’re considering beaches and islands as a destination, then I’ve already mentioned Bali is better so you don’t need to bother with South Thailand, though some of the islands there are also amazing.North Thailand has some great destinations such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Pai. The latter of these is a quaint mountain town with hot springs, grand canyons, a lovely bamboo bridge, waterfalls, etc. You can visit this place.If you instead want to party hard all through the night and explore one of the most liberal cities in Asia, then your best bet is Bangkok.You can check out all the details about the flight, visa process, food, accommodation, etc, in my Bangkok Travel Guide.If you’re interested in the nightlife of Bangkok specifically, or if you’re visiting Bangkok as a queer person, you can also read my Queer Guide to Bangkok.So basically, there’s no straight answer to your question. However, I hope this helps you make up your mind about what you’re looking for!