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Vacation in Thailand : Highlights & Travel Tips
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.
Best time to travel Thailand
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.
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Cat Café und Cabybara World
Today we went all out on the tourist experience and visited the local cat café, Cat World, in the morning. At the entrance, we had to sanitize our hands, were given slipp
Bars and Temples in Hua Hin
Drive from Battambang in Cambodia across the Thai border to Pattaya, then to Hua Hin. There we play pool billiards in the bars and visit temples and nature reserves.
Ayutthaya: Beauty of Ancient Siam
Ayutthaya – Thailand So once again I went with "King Travel" to the pier, and upon saying goodbye to my driver, I mentioned with a handshake that this time I am really leaving....
Arriving in Bangkok - Thailand
Bangkok – Thailand 2026 We are in the year 2026 and the next vacation was approaching, raising the question of where to go. As I believ
It's progressing and I'm doing well...!
I wait a lot, gather the required documents, and take a little vacation...
Capybara
6/1 Woke up like rays of sunshine and went down to the enormous breakfast hall. I didn’t even have time to go through everything they had. There was a whole section with sushi...
Koh Jum
12/29 Up and awake for the next adventure. This time we're heading to Koh Jum. We had a hotel night the last time we were here that burned down, and since then Koh Jum has been on...
Magical
12/12 What a magical day! We were picked up at the house at 7:30 and then got to try on our gear. Then it was onto the boat for breakfast. Koh Haa, here we come! Lawa felt
Back home
7/12 Woke up to the damn crickets and it was worse than an alarm clock in the darkest of November. By the way, if you think my spelling is sometimes like a crow's, I can tell you...
Koh Kradan
5/12 Today is National Day in Thailand, which is a lot of things. The old king's birthday, Father's Day and something more. The first time Mulle and I were in Thailand, you, the...
Relax beach
31/11 No matter where you are in the world, it’s the weekends that you live for. The whole family gathered and free. The day started with Muay Thai training for Lawa, and they...
Froglet Farm
11/17 Lawa jumped up to get ready for school. We have some morning homework for her outside of school so she can stay a bit ahead when we get home. Today it was English, and she...
Sukhothai
Today there will be a bit less text, but more pictures.Now to the historical part:Sukhothai, the name means “Dawn of Happiness”Here, in the 13th century, the first large kingdom...
Riverview
Sorry for the delay in sharing this with you by a day, but the cold knocked me out yesterday. But we’ll do this like in the thriller movies: “One day earlier” Just under 10...
Travel day to the new island
Up early to get to Koh Tao. The reception hadn't opened when we left, but we had booked a tuk-tuk with the neighbor the night before. A bit nervous as we were cutting it close...
With the tour group to Chiang Rai and my first evening at the Muay Thai boxing ring
At 6:00 AM, the alarm went off again. I hit the snooze button a couple of times, wondered briefly why I wake up earlier on vacation than I do typically during the workweek, and...
The last two full days in Bangkok for now (so number 3 and 4)
After the first two days in Bangkok, my step counter was almost overworked, unlike during the sluggish weeks back in Germany, so I took it a bit easier yesterday and today (Day...
The beginning of my journey
Hello dear family and friends, Over a week has now passed since we landed in the first country of my trip: Thailand. First of all, we are doing very well! The diverse Thai...
Jungle vibes & marine life on Koh Chang
Sawadeekha or as they say in Berlin 'hello' It's 6.45. Tatti is still fast asleep and I'm going to start writing down what we've been up to these days. I know, you're already...
Koh Chang - Love at Second Sight aka 'The Squids Have Seen Me'
It is sometime in the afternoon. (I can tell by the position of the sun.) A glance at my calendar app tells me it is February 5, 2017. And believe me - without this...
"Monkey Temple" without monkeys in Lopburi
After visiting Ayutthaya, I visited Lopburi, a Thai city that played an important role in history, in February 2026.
Siam and Chinatown – two worlds, one city
These are two faces of a city.
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai, a sprawling city with wide streets, but somehow life seems to be lacking vitality. Many, or rather more accurately: Most of the shops are closed and boarded up....
Pool price without a hut
27/10 Today we decided to go to a nicer hotel for some brunch. It is situated alone on a point in the northern part of the island and has a small private beach. Normally, you...
Rubber
12/16 The day started cloudy so I waited with my walk. We don't have any sun at our house so we are nowhere near as tanned as we usually are during the Swedish summer. Not to...
A week diving safari with the MV Bavaria
Dinner in Khao Lak
Statist
November 19th The weather has been a bit dull with drizzles and overcast skies, but it makes the morning training feel a bit nicer. Mulle and I went to Sala Dan for breakfast and...
Lawa bargaining
18/11 It was a lovely walking weather on a slightly cloudy morning. I also bought resistance bands so we can do strength training and stretch afterward. Then I had a massage, and...
Taco Friday
11/14 Lovely Friday started with a nice walk on the beach. You meet most of the parents in the area during the walk, and today it was a bit cloudy, making for a really pleasant...
Koh Yao Yai
The boat ride to Koh Yao Yai on a speedboat was quite uneventful, and I slept through most of the journey, as usual. Upon arriving at Koh Yao Yai, we took a songthaew to the...