CREDIT: ANN JOLLIFFE
The flaming jump rope is one of many spectacular attractions during Thailand’s monthly Full Moon Party.

Thailand. You probably know it as a country of beautiful beaches, crystal clear water and delicious pad Thai. Little did you know this is also a country that knows how to throw an awesome party.

Over the past 25 years, Thailand has transformed from a little-known exotic location to a 20- something's dream destination. One of the main attractions for young travellers flocking to Thailand is the epic Full Moon Party.

Every month brings a full moon, no matter where you are in the world. However, it's celebrated much better in Thailand. As the big yellow moon starts making its appearance over the Thai island of Koh Phangan, thousands of travellers and locals start creeping out with it. There can be anywhere from 10,000 to 30,000 people getting ready to greet the moon on Haad Rin Beach.

Upon paying your small entrance fee (nothing is free anymore, sad but true), finding a cheap drink is all that's on people's minds. Gone are the days of being restricted to drinking out of a boring old glass, here it's all about the buckets. That's right — sand buckets. For less than $10, you get a mickey of smooth Thai rum, a Coke and what looks like a medicine bottle of Redbull. Mix it all together and you are one step closer to experiencing a true FullMoon Party.

As you make your way through the small town towards the beach, you pass stores selling neon shorts and shirts, the staple outfit for a Full Moon Party. If you aren't already donning the official uniform, then now is the time. Don't forget the neon body paint, as it enhances the look. Now you are ready for the neon warzone.

The smells of the salty ocean air mixed with street vendor foods are almost as intoxicating as the bucket you are about to take down. Now, it's beach time. Stepping onto Haad Rin Beach is a sight to behold; neon lights, pounding music and thousands of people ready to have the night of their lives.

The multiple bars, anywhere from 10 to 15, all offer a different attraction. Whether it's a different style of music, a flaming jump rope or an oil slide that tickles your fancy, the beach has it all. As the moon gets brighter in the sky, the party only gets bigger and better.

After hours of dancing on picnic tables like a maniac, exhaustion begins to set in. Trying to locate that missing flip-flop is all that separates you from collapsing into the greatest slumber of your life. As you make your way to bed, the sun begins to rise making that full moon disappear for another month.