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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.
January 3rd: Today is another travel day. However, we made it out of bed early again to enjoy the dawn in the temple complex again. We ran into a dog who probably wanted to...
Haaaaaalloooooooo together Today we stayed in bed until 10:00 a.m. On the one hand, it is still quite uncomfortably cold here in the morning and on the other hand, it was just...
Hello, hello from warm Thailand, I heard it's minus degrees where you live... I might never come back when I think about it After this day I love Thailand a hundred times more....
On Friday at five in the morning I got on the train in Sonneberg and headed to Frankfurt. When I arrived at the airport I was so different but I felt very comfortable with my...
Better than expected
Krabi surprised us and we felt incredibly comfortable, so we ended up in the same homestay twice.🫶🏼
Today we didn't set an alarm and wanted to take it easy. We got up at 8 anyway. The plan was to have breakfast, go to the beach, pack in the afternoon, and go to the port in the...
Today we slept in and wanted to take it easy. We had a viewpoint and a beach visit on the agenda. We started with our self-prepared breakfast on the balcony Preparing breakfast ...
Today we went to have breakfast at bubba's Café in the morning. It was extremely delicious but also very modern and therefore expensive compared to usually. So it was more of an...
Drive to Isaan When I visited the giant Khmer temples of Angkor in Cambodia a few years ago, I also heard about a few small replicas in Thailand. And now, as the final piece...
Our day started with breakfast at Maddy's. I treated myself to a delicious fruit salad with yogurt and a cheese sandwich. The sandwich wasn't amazing, but the fruit was...
After a very long train journey without much sleep, we finally arrived on Ko Samui by ferry! Our bungalow was located on a side street in the middle of greenery and we were...
Back again in Bangkok. After 13 hours on a night train, we have arrived back in the capital city. Before we could check in, we relaxed in Lumphini Park, where we got really...
After a few days of island life, it was time for a change of scenery. Still heading south, our next destination was Khao Sok National Park, a beautiful spot about 150 kilometers...
Hello everyone, Today we had a rough plan for the day, but there were already some delays shortly after waking up. Originally, we wanted to take the ferry at 10 o'clock (we...
Hello everyone Today we started as usual on the terrace and then had breakfast. Since the weather didn't cooperate, we were unsure what to do today. Originally, we wanted to...
Hello dear friends ☺️ Last night was a bit restless for us, somehow we kept waking up. But we stayed in bed until 10 o'clock and started the day refreshed ☺️ We got ready and...
Hello everyone Our day today started a bit delayed, because there are so many interesting places here and we had trouble prioritizing 😅. There are great treetop paths here,...
Hello everyone! Wow, I had a perfect start to the day ☺️ Kevin woke me up with music just after 8:30, very gently ☺️ Then I went out to the terrace and in the meantime Kevin...
Hello everyone This morning we spontaneously decided that we want to spend the few days before New Year's on an island after all. Therefore, our day today was a bit more hectic...
Hello everyone :) Our today's day started as usual on this vacation, at 8 o'clock on the terrace, followed by a delicious breakfast. The breakfast buffet in this hotel is really...
Hello dear ones! Finally, the time has come, we have left the year behind and now Thailand is waiting for us :) This time we have a different start than usual: The journey...
Smooth as silk
The whole past week had bad weather, it rained for so long and so hard that you couldn't leave the cabin. Even the provision with the basics was difficult and could only be...
After breakfast, we will take the fisherman's boat to the neighboring island of Kho Phi Phi Le, to Maya Bay. The movie 'The Beach' with Leonardo DiCaprio was filmed on this...
One of the many beautiful places is the orange plantations in the mountains. The drive is up a winding road to Mae Rim. We arrive at the village after about 1 hour and at a...
Hi everyone, Our day started as usual: in the pool. However, there was a huge surprise! We were sitting there so comfortably when something jumped or fell into our pool. I...
Hey guys Today we woke up much more relaxed, because we knew: whether and what we do is entirely our decision :). So we got up comfortably, splashed around in the pool and in...
On Friday, 13.03.2020, we rented a scooter and drove to our first stop for the day: the White Temple or 'Wat Rong Khun'. I have never seen a temple like this before, and it is...
Hello everyone, Today we had another change of accommodation planned, and it was Mama's last day in Thailand. We woke up comfortably, had breakfast, and sat on the terrace...