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Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s most rewarding destinations, blending golden temples, lively cities, tropical islands, and deeply rooted traditions into a trip that can feel both energizing and restorative. Travelers are drawn to its remarkable variety: the buzz of Bangkok’s street markets and rooftop views, the cultural richness of Chiang Mai and the north, and the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of islands such as Phuket, Koh Samui, and Krabi. What makes Thailand especially special is how accessible these experiences are—whether you want luxury resorts, backpacker adventures, wellness retreats, unforgettable food, or meaningful encounters with local culture.
Highlights include sampling world-famous Thai cuisine from street stalls and night markets, visiting ornate Buddhist temples, island-hopping by long-tail boat, snorkeling and diving in warm coastal waters, and exploring mountain villages and elephant sanctuaries in the north. For practical travel, plan for hot and humid weather year-round, dress respectfully when entering temples, carry cash for smaller vendors, and use domestic flights or overnight trains to cover long distances efficiently. The cool, dry season is generally the most comfortable time to travel, and booking accommodation early is wise for peak months and major holiday periods.
The best time to visit Thailand is from November to February, when travel interest is strongest and conditions are generally cooler and drier, making sightseeing, beach trips, and outdoor activities more comfortable. January is the peak month based on the popularity data, with December and November also very popular, while the April to September period tends to be less favored due to hotter weather and the rainy season in many regions.
The first 2 days on Koh Chang Since I don't feel like writing much, there will mainly be photos! Paradise! (Kai Bae Beach) with swing! :) Hotel reception (I treated myself...
Since we didn't really like the city, we decide to explore the surrounding area on a scooter. Have we ever ridden a scooter before? No, we skipped that phase from 16-18. I've...
Here we are again with lots of new impressions and a lot of pictures :) After the beautiful Krabi, Koh Lanta has now stolen our hearts... ❤️ the idea was to spend about 3 nights...
Bangkok - Ayutthaya - KORAT - Khon Kaen - Phitsanulok We arrived in Korat - known locally as Nakhon Ratchasima - after a four-hour cramped train ride. As we already knew,...
We also spoil ourselves otherwise... our hotel in the end
This time we don't want to write this post day by day. The last few days of our trip went by too fast... We can't believe it's been over 2 months since we started and...
After getting a good night's sleep, we made our way to the old town to check into our new guesthouse (Jonaddas Guesthouse). Then we went on our first city tour. Like all other...
Hello everyone, Welcome to my travel blog. I'm Anne-Cathrin, 21 years old, and this year I took my first backpacking trip. Beforehand, I researched which countries would be the...
Day trip to Kanchanaburi with a visit to Erawan National Park, the impressive waterfall, and the fulfillment of a lifelong dream with the visit of elephants.
Start of our Thailand tour with organization in Bangkok and a layover in Ayutthaya, the former royal city, on our way north.
Thailand. Now we have reached the final part of our journey. As we spend our days mainly relaxing and enjoying a vacation, this travel report has taken a while, as we haven't...
On Rassadapier in Phuket, you can get a ferry ticket to the small island of Koh Phi Phi for 600 baht (~28€). After a short 2-hour ride, you will find yourself on a pirate island...
Hello , we are currently sitting in our hotel room in Chiang Mai and praising the inventor of air conditioning systems. After satisfying our need for western lifestyle in Krath,...
Since my laptop has now decided to continue its service, there is another update. In the meantime, we were in Bangkok. This city is truly a city of superlatives, everything is...
11/12 Last school day this week since we have a holiday on Friday. We went to Thai Brand and found just the right golden elephant for the neighbor's new business inauguration....
The last week flew by! It was mainly a lot of relaxing, enjoying the beautiful surroundings, the lovely beaches, the delicious Thai food, and the friendliness that people here...
Today, the alarm went off early because we had a fun trip planned…. Ayutthaya!! The tuktuk took us this morning to the big bus station in Bangkok, where we then took a minibus...
Check-in the night before at the Naiyang Park Resort went smoothly. A staff member brought our suitcase to the bungalow. We were not allowed to touch the bags. Even the taxi...
Koh Pha Ngan in the Gulf of Thailand is world-renowned as a party island. However, we wanted to go there to take a free diving course. After a twelve-hour transfer (moped taxi,...
After my beautiful three days in Chiang Mai, here's a little recap! I arrived in Chiang Mai and immediately fell a bit in love with the city! It's super beautiful here,...
Hello, you sheep🐏 Our journey continued to Phuket, a large island in the south of Thailand. We got into a taxi that picked us up at the small bridge where we had arrived....
We're ending our time on Koh Phangan the way we started it. With relaxation, living day by day, just soaking everything in. We're now halfway through our journey and as silly as...
Now tell me, what was Japan like now? I think you can answer this question quite simply by pointing out the things that are simply different (cool) in Japan. So let's start: In...
Our last day...we will spend most of our time in the car back to Chiang Mai. On the way there we will marvel at another sight: “The Bamboo Bridge at the Shan Mountain Temple”....
Things can't get any worse. After climbing a waterfall and hiking through the jungle for 6 hours, I'm confident. Nothing can shock me anymore and I form my own opinion. If a...
.The next morning, it's time to get up early again. We have an appointment with "Whit". He takes us by car to a bike station just outside the city. This station is owned by a...
open daily from 4.00-11.00 pm. We take a tuk tuk taxi, negotiate the price beforehand and go hunting in the evening - no, not what you think - of course for something to eat. ...
I'm lying in bed and suddenly I realize that I didn't publish the report for yesterday morning. Well, then there's yesterday and today together. Not much happened here...
We will definitely come back to Ayutthaya again. A rude awakening on the night train to Chiang Mai 🫠
January 28, 2024 Sleeping Beauty : Imagine having to sleep in a sewage treatment plant. It would smell of feces, it would be loud, warm and clammy. That's exactly what we...