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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.
Chiang Rai is located in the far north of Thailand, in the tri-border area of Laos/Myanmar/Thailand. The region was famous/infamous for opium cultivation until a few years ago....
...even though the journey wasn't easy. The trip from Siem Reap to the Thai island of Koh Chang took about 13 hours. If it had just been a long bus ride, it would have been half...
If we already felt restricted in our movement in Chiang Mai due to the heat, Pai has taken it to another level. 42 degrees, which according to the internet feels like 50...
When I said there probably wouldn't be a more unspectacular and relaxed day than yesterday, I didn't know how today would turn out - it's pretty similar! We sleep in, doze a bit...
Last night we decided that we (Jonna, me + our acquaintances) want to go on a smaller excursion today. We are going to Freedom Beach in the south. So a taxi is booked (by the...
In addition to temples and scooter tours, we experience a day with the elephants. This is one of our greatest highlights on our trip.
In Lopburi, the city and temple are populated by wild monkeys, so it's better not to have food with you when you get out of the car. In front of the temple in Uthai Thani, there...
In the evening, we drove to a viewpoint in front of a bat cave before sunset. When it gets dark, thousands of animals fly out to search for their prey at night. For...
On our first day in Bangkok, we visited Chinatown.
After finding the right directions, the path from Railay Beach to Phra Nang Beach was not difficult to find. The path led us first to Railay East (we came from Railay West),...
Looking over the mangroves
We watched the fireworks at...
*This blog post is already about 3 weeks old, so don't be surprised. I didn't want to change it much. The time period is from December 1st to 10th.* The situation was that I was...
On Tuesday morning, I woke up early and went to a nearby beach to take a morning swim due to the sunlight. Shortly after returning to the hostel, the monsoon struck again and...
Additional to Ko Phayam: How could I forget! The most beautiful and incredible moment on the island was when we went swimming at night and the water suddenly fluoresced. It was...
Oct 23 - Nov 07 '18 2 wonderful weeks on the popular diving island of Thailand. After arriving in Chumphon, we quickly noticed that there is actually nothing to see here except...
We took the bus to Ko Phayam. It was the most luxurious bus ride I have ever experienced. The seats had a massage function and could be reclined into a bed-like position. We...
'Please try not to be too happy. Otherwise, no one will be annoyed and jealous that you're having so much fun.'
Sometimes, in certain situations, you just have a bad feeling. However, most of the time, the thoughts you have prove to be unnecessary and 'once again' exaggerated. But then...
Oct 04 - 08, '18 In Sukhothai, Thailand's first capital, we spent another 3 full days. We noticed that the further north you go, the cheaper everything gets and the worse the...
First destination of the day: Wat Pho Temple.
Kho Luang is a mountain near the city of Sukhothai. We will tell you about how we got there in the next post. 😉 The 1200 m high mountain is located in Ramkhamhaeng National...
"We have fantastic weather and around 30°C - I wish you a great stay or a safe onward journey!" That's how the pilot said goodbye to us when we landed in Bangkok at half past...
[of both] 13th April in Thailand, and also a Friday. Those of you who are a bit more familiar with Thailand will surely have come across this date before. In Germany, it may be...
The bus ride was comfortable, but I still couldn't sleep. We waited for a while at the pier in Chumpon before we set off to Koh Tao on the catamaran.....
Once again, the day arrived that I dread on every vacation. The day before departure! So today, it was time to enjoy the last rays of sunshine on the beach (if it didn't rain...
On Monday, February 19th, we arrived in Bangkok after another very relaxed flight, where we once again had a row of four seats to ourselves. There we were greeted by...
The Coconut and White Sand Beach are about a 20-minute taxi ride away. During our last visit here, we had already seen the White Sand Beach twice and thought we could have a...
The Lamru National Park is located in Khao Lak, not far from our hotel. So it is suitable for a little excursion on your own. Unfortunately, this was our last trip that we took...
Another snorkeling trip we booked through the tour operator took us to the Phi Phi Islands. These already belong to the Krabi region and are not just around the corner. So it...