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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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Day 7 - Chiang Mai Temples and more
Chiang Mai is impressive… we went to the fresh market on foot in the morning. Fish, meat, fruit and vegetables etc. By 10 a.m. the rush of Thais was already over and we were a...
Day 12 - Snorkeling (Attempt 1)
Today the plan was to explore the underwater world of Surin Beach . The equipment would have been right. After some teething problems, snorkeling also worked. Unfortunately the...
Burst plans in Chiang Mai
Day 22 (March 28, 2023) Today was our last opportunity to sleep in, which we took advantage of, of course. So at 12 o'clock, after a small breakfast, we went in search of a...
Results
Finally, some general facts and our result We love it! We felt very safe in Thailand and Cambodia, which we didn't expect beforehand. Apart from the tuk-tuk drivers and...
Second Day Chiang Mai - Elephant Sanctuary
Hi everyone, Yesterday I spent the whole day at an elephant sanctuary. We started at 8 o'clock. We drove for about 1 1/2 hours and on the bus I met some people from Germany who...
Tag 338 - Koh Chang
Hello everyone Today our day started unusually early because we had to catch our flight to Koh Chang ☺️ Our alarm clock rang at 5:15 am and for a change, we got up relatively...
Tag 328 - Accommodation change @ Koh Samui
Hello everyone Today, the change from Khao Sok National Park to Koh Samui was on the agenda. Even though we knew that we would be on the road all day and that our program was...
Tag 318 - Relaxing at Tonsai Beach
Hello everyone Our day started very special today, as we were woken up by monkeys running over the rooftops 😁 But it was only 8 o'clock, time to get up ☺️ We started as usual...
Tag 316 - Railay West @ Railay Bay Resort
Hello everyone :) I completely forgot that we have a change of accommodation today - luckily the hostess wrote me a message late last night ☺️ We had to check out at 11:30 am,...
Tag 308 - Climbing @ Railay Beach 2.0
Hello dear ones Today our alarm clock rang at 7:15 am, as this time we had booked a climbing tour in the morning. However, we took it very easy. First we woke up properly, got...
01/12/2022 - Hippie feeling in Pai
Barefoot people, lots of colorful clothing, and the scent of cannabis - Pai is somewhat of a paradise for backpackers, especially those with a slight inclination towards hippie...
Koh Samui & Koh Phangan
Hello everyone, It has been some time since our last blog post. We have had a lot of experiences in the past two weeks. After our time in northern Thailand, we took the night...
Lazy days on Ko Lanta
Our resort was very beautiful. The pool was also great for our latest favorite game, 'Goalkeeper training'. The game involves throwing goals, similar to handball. There were...
Lampang - Temples and Night Market
We found a nice place to stay for the night. We went out for dinner. I wanted to have something vegetarian today. In this restaurant, there was only rice and no vegetables, so...
It's getting hot!
27.02.-05.03.2020 We took the van from Chiang Mai to Pai (3 hours on winding mountain roads). At noon, I went to the local market with a German guy, where we met two German...
#52: Excursion to Phuket
07/03/2020: On the road with the scooter.
Day 26: Koh Tao -> Bangkok
Time flew by on Koh Tao. The 3.5 days were a good mix of diving, exploring the island, relaxing, and socializing. It was one of those places where you could easily spend two...
#51: Half a day at the beach
06.03.2020: First the pleasure, then the work.
Day 19: Railey Beach
I spent the last 4 days in Tonsai Beach. I tried to summarize the wonderful atmosphere of the place in the previous post. What made this place essential is the many climbers....
Day 22+23+24 Shooting time and Bye bye Koh Phangan
Goodbye to Koh Phangan and back to Koh Samui
#16: A new move is coming up
31.01.2020: Old town, new accommodation!
#11: Arrival in Chiang Mai
01/26/2020: Vanessa and Martin in the new hostel.
#10: It's time to say goodbye again
25.01.2020: Reuniting with Bangkok.
#4: Express boat & Wat Arun
January 19, 2020: Final exploration of Bangkok.
Tag 157 - Fahrt durch Patong & Karon Beach
Guten Tag zusammen oder “Sawatdii Kah” :) Heute genossen wir einen grossen Teil des Tages unsere Villa. So werden wir nicht mehr oft wohnen, deshalb empfanden wir es als ein...
Koh Lanta (ENG)
The island in the south of Thailand is the last destination on my journey through Thailand. I had heard that the island is beautiful and not so touristy...
Cooking class in Chiang Mai (THA)
In Thailand, you can visit cooking classes at several locations to get an insight into Thai cuisine...
Chiang Mai (THA)
Chiang Mai, also known as the Rose of the North, is the largest and most important city in northern Thailand...
Bangkok (THA)
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and a city full of contrasts...
Koh Yao Yai
We took a speedboat for 30 minutes from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai. The ferry ride cost us 200 baht, which is equivalent to 6 Swiss francs. The name of the island translates to 'big,...