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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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Koh Lanta / Day 48-55
This morning, I had a beautiful experience: I went horseback riding on the beach!!!! It's been at least 7 or 8 years since the last time I rode a horse, so I really wanted to take...
Koh Lanta / Day 43-47
A few days ago, one of my colleagues unfortunately got bitten by one of the dogs. The dog that bit her is named Tomato and is unfortunately one of the most difficult dogs.
Koh Lanta / Day 34-37
Hey guys, I have been in the project on Koh Lanta for a week now. Here's my summary of this week:
Koh Lanta / Day 32-33
Hi there, today I'm writing to you from my night shift, which I kindly moved from Sunday to Saturday for a colleague. Today was my fourth working day. After working the...
#Thailand Day 11 off to Phuket
Departure from paradise We will be picked up by a speedboat after breakfast and taken to Phuket. On the hotel's boat, there is water and cold towels scented with lemongrass. The...
Tag 27 - calm
27.05.19 We sit outside, having breakfast, and watching the sky - It's supposed to rain. So we wait until 1:00/2:00 PM, only to find out that neither online weather maps nor the...
Day 6 - complicated
After yesterday, when we were only allowed to enter our room at 01:00, then had to take a shower and drank a bit too much cola before going to bed, our eyes didn't close until...
Chiang Mai (Thailand Part 13)
We visited four temples in Chiang Mai and then took a walk through the old town.
Trip to the beautiful Pai
From the bustling city of Chiang Mai, I took a minivan on an extremely winding road to the 3-hour distant Pai. Pai is a beautiful small town in the mountains of northern...
Die Brücke über den Kwai - Kanchanaburi
Von Bangkok aus ging's mit dem Bus nach Kanchanaburi. Kanchanaburi selbst ist keine wirklich aufregende Stadt, aber berühmt für die Brücke über den Kwai und guter Ausgangspunkt...
The island of happiness: Koh Lanta
After a whole day of driving, we finally made it to Koh Lanta. We're in THAILAND!!! Once there, we rented a small bungalow on a small street that leads to the beach. There are...
Krabi - Railay Beach
So, today we wake up for the first time in Krabi, now our vacation can really begin. Hopefully, my circulation will be better today. Fortunately, the jet lag is minimal, almost...
- Koh Samui -
After a fast, almost criminal drive with the minibus, we reached the U-Tapao Rayong International Airport near Pattaya well on time. The small airport was full of construction...
- Bangkok -
With a one-hour delay, our plane arrived at Don Mueang airport. The airport is small and manageable, but a bit outdated. After picking up our luggage, we took a GRAB taxi to our...
Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Sukhothai: Jan 20 - 28, 2019
After about 12 hours of travel time, we arrived at our Airbnb in Bangkok on January 20th. The owner of the apartment informed us that Airbnb is illegal in Thailand, and in case...
12th to 13th December. Welcome to Khao Sok National Park.
Yesterday morning, we took a bus from Ao Nang on the coast to Khao Sok National Park, which is further north and inland without a coast. Once we arrived, we went on a search for...
How it all began...
It's travel time again and I'm incredibly excited to leave the increasingly colder Stuttgart, the ever more chaotic delivery room, and most of my everyday life behind. Yesterday...
From Bangkok to Prachuap Khiri Khan
After spending 3 nights in Bangkok, we now need a little contrast and have booked 4 nights in an accommodation right by the sea through Airbnb. We want to head south, but in the...
Visit to the aircraft graveyard.
10/29/2018: Despite the strange feeling with the bed bugs in the bed, I was able to fall asleep relatively well. I bunkered myself with my neck pillow in the sleeping bag and...
The first days in Thailand...
The skyline in the background.. amazing, right?
Unnecessary stress again.
My breakfast.
Lop Buri - The monkeys really surprised me!
On the train from Phitsanulok to Lop Buri.
Off to the elephants!
22nd October 2018: At half past seven, it was time to get up. Have breakfast and already I had to be ready. Shortly after 8 they were already there. Since it had been raining...
Emergency braking with the scooter
Hello everyone! At this point, an informative post about scooter riding, or more precisely: emergency braking with the scooter. First of all: Yes! We fell on our faces. What...
Visit to the water park in Grand Canyon Chiang Mai.
The highway with a sign on the left side that bicycles are allowed on the shoulder. Impossible in Germany.
Surat Thani > Krabi
Hello, here we are again! After deciding to skip Chumpon (another harbor city? Nah..), we were able to cover a lot of kilometers towards the south in the last few days. That...
Today a bit less activities.
11.10.2018: Somehow, I'm feeling a bit unmotivated right now. I miss just lying in bed for a while and watching a series. Just not moving. Lounging. Today is the day for that....
Bang Saphan
And the journey continues... At our next stop in Bang Saphan, we stayed for 2 nights... besides the beautiful Wat Thang Sai temple in nearby Ban Krut, there isn't much...
How to easily get to know new people.
07.08.2018: At 10 o'clock I was supposed to get up, after all, the check-out was scheduled for 11 o'clock. At 10:50 a.m., Marwin and David woke me up. Pack my stuff in 10...
On tour with the scooter.
05.10.2018: The night was not a great rest. The very thin mattresses left blue bruises. Nevertheless, we slept until shortly before check-out. We preferred to find another...