Former beauty editor at The Daily Mail’s You magazine, Normandie Keith waxes lyrical about Thailand and shares her trek secrets to give you the low down on this tropical paradise.

When the most blessed peaceful slumber envelops me and my body is deeply at one with the universe, it is because my dreams have transported me to my most cherished and heavenly place – Thailand! 

Thailand is in a word magical! Parts of it are true heaven on earth and can literally change your very being.  For about the past thirteen years I have annually visited this country exploring all and submerging myself in its arts and spirituality. I have been privileged enough to travel to temples, meet with monks, watch and celebrate in the many traditional ceremonies, and marvel and wonder