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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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Night Market
The main reason for the scooter was the Saturday night market in the island's capital, Thongsala. For this, a small street in the center near the pier is closed off and declared...
16th Day - Chiang Rai - Wat Rong Khun
After breakfast, we head back to Chiang Rai. Michi has to do his PCR test at the hospital. This time it goes quite fast. At the nearby shopping mall, we can exchange money...
Mae Haad
The operators of our booked accommodation were initially dismayed by our departure, but then took it very calmly. Although we had just messed up their income, they remained...
On the way to Chiang Mai
We check out, the journey continues towards Chiang Mai. The days fly by and so do the baths, so it's time to change money again. Kori and Od take care of that and we drive to a...
Day 230 - Another chill-out day at the beach :)
Hi guys Our day today can be summed up quickly: We woke up, had breakfast, enjoyed the view from our accommodation, went into the sea, goofed around, went shopping, and are now...
#63: The last day in paradise
18.03.2020: The last day from first to last sunlight.
Back in familiar surroundings - Chiang Mai.
25th+26th February 2020 In Mae Sot, the border town, I stayed one night because I couldn't get a bus to Chiang Mai on the same day. I rode my bike around, did some shopping, and...
#14: A day for making plans
01/29/2020: Planning, planning, planning.
Day 18 - Ko Phangan, Thailand (29.01.2020)
To get from northern Thailand to the southern island of Ko Phangan, we had to take a 2-day train journey. Our first 11-hour train ride from Chiang Mai to Bangkok was spent in a...
Bangkok 25th - 28th January 2020
After a very calm flight of about 10,600 km, we landed in Bangkok. Due to strong tailwinds, we arrived one hour earlier than planned. After the immigration procedures, we first...
#9: A relaxing day at the beach
24.01.2020: Today we relax at the beach.
Tag 164 - A day on Phi Phi
Hi guys! Today we spontaneously decided to postpone the boat trip until tomorrow and enjoy a relaxing day on the island. As a result, there is very little to report today - but...
Day 12 - Chiang Mai, Thailand (23.01.2020)
Five days ago, we set off for Chiang Mai in northern Thailand on a night bus. After an 11-hour journey in a truly comfortable bus, we arrived in the city known for its nearly...
#2: Chinatown & Wat Suthat
January 17, 2020: Bangkok
Thailand Koh Lipe
This morning we continued to Koh Lipe, a small island in Thailand 🇹🇭, 1.5 hours by boat 🚤 from Lankawi.... so the water is definitely much more beautiful, white beaches,...
Koh Lanta / Day 30-31
Hello everyone, yesterday was my first day of work here at Lanta Animal Welfare. I am still a bit overwhelmed by all the impressions here and I probably need some time to process...
Arrival Koh Lanta / Day 28-29
Hey guys, yesterday afternoon I arrived in Thailand on the island of Koh Lanta. To acclimate and fight jet lag, I spent the first night in a hotel. I even treated myself to a...
Day 28 - adorable
28.05.19 The first realization of the day is that we will probably have the best weather of the entire week today. So we are determined to spend the day at the beach after...
Day 18 - sporty
The first half of the day does not bring any big surprises for us - breakfast, Yahtzee, 'work'. The plan is to be diligent until midday and then reward ourselves with a visit to...
Koh Samui - 18-04-19
My time in Hong Kong went by very quickly and was very intense. I really liked the city because the mix of modernity and Western influences is well balanced with the local...
The end of our four-month Southeast Asia trip - and a bit of statistics
What we experienced in almost four months in Southeast Asia! Here is our summary:- 112 days of travel- 38 visited places/destinations- 41519 kilometers covered (by plane, train,...
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai was a surprisingly great place. In Thailand, it is currently New Year's, which is celebrated with a water festival called Songkran. What exactly happens? People pour...
Koh Phangan: Dec 23, 2018 - Jan 14, 2019 (Part 2)
Many already know but for all those who were worried about us - we are alive. The tropical storm "Pabuk" spared Koh Phangan and moved from the Gulf of Thailand to the Andaman...
Koh Samui: Dec 17th - 23rd, 2018
The journey from Zurich to Koh Samui via Bangkok went surprisingly fast and went smoothly until almost the end. When I arrived at the airport in Koh Samui completely relaxed, I...
Visiting an abandoned place.
15.11.2018: Once again, I woke up refreshed and started exploring two viewing platforms. On the way there, we encountered two checkpoints. At first, I was driving, but we...
To the Khao Mai Kew Cave.
The pier in Lanta Old Town.
The highlight of my trip!
08.11.2018: Having breakfast and going to Animal Welfare. Here I was able to walk a dog and then cuddle with the cats. This once again confirmed that I am definitely a cat...
Tag 40: Two happy long-term guests in Prachuap Khiri Khan
I would rather not leave Prachuap at all. It is a city that has so many great sides to it that you can only feel comfortable: 1. Tame macaques that allow themselves to be fed...
I remained spared for a long time.
My breakfast :)
Tag 36: Cave Temples, Spectacled Langurs, and Deepest Black
Visiting two caves in the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park was an experience of contrasts. We rode our motorbike from our bungalow twelve kilometers to the Phraya Nakhon Cave. To...