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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.
Thailand was simply wonderful! After a week in Bangkok, I went to Chiang Mai. Here, I spent most of my time with a local family. The hospitality of the entire village was...
boring days in Krabi Town
Sawadee Khap, one last time Hello. On this day I should once again fully enjoy everything, I am back in Bangkok. And unfortunately, it is also once again the last day of the...
Sawadee Khap, those who know me and have been following my previous journey attentively. They know I can't stand still, can't rest. And this time it's the same, I was on the...
Hello, my dear ones, I just wanted to say a few words again. 12 days of doing nothing, so almost nothing, and recharging my batteries are behind me. And unfortunately, time...
Day 120 of 175: World Cruise - Phuket/Thailand
On the 2nd day, I (well, we) got really ripped off and paid way too much for the boat trip 😡 But whatever…. We saw a crocodile and 3 monitor lizards. After that, we took a detour...
We spontaneously decide to take the train from Mae Klong to Ban Laem and back. For this train, the journey goes from terminal to terminal. 40 kilometers, 1 hour. Just centimeters...
6/11 We dropped Lawa off at school and were then craving a good breakfast. We took a car to Livingroom, where we had previously bought Lawa's birthday cake. The breakfast was...
Mama Tam. Finished the book. Snorkeling. Italian restaurant. Ice cream, fire show, and heart racing
Today we have just taken it easy and eaten well! Daughter pulled herself together for the occasion but wore out completely and fell asleep like a log. She has been in charge of...
Arriving in Chiang Mai, our first stop was, of course, our accommodation. Here, we put on longer clothing as we wanted to visit the city’s temples. It is required that legs and...
Day 234- 240 Ivar set off on his bike tour on Monday and I went back to the pick-up point at Soi Dog in the morning. I said goodbye to the other volunteers last Friday. They...
Day 227- 233 The first day at Soi Dog was very interesting! At breakfast I noticed that two girls from my hostel wanted to go to Soi Dog. Great! I have to say, the animal...
Day 192- 198 On Monday, April 15th, our bus left for Ao Thammachat harbor at 7:45 a.m. After about 6 hours of bus travel, we took a ferry from the harbor to the island of Koh...
We attend the annual Thai festival of lights and stay in Chiang Mai for almost 14 days. Our new favorite dish is Khao Soi.
A huge highlight was waiting for us today. After a quiet first night on Koh Samui, we started looking for two scooters so we could explore the island better. Afterwards we went...
Today we went from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi to Railay Beach, where we will spend the next five days. But before we set off there, we definitely wanted to visit the viewpoint of Koh...
Monday/Tuesday: Our plane took off punctually at around 9 p.m. towards Doha/Qatar. We stayed there for four hours, most of which Elmar spent sleeping. We then continued for 6...
Today we wanted to see a little more of Phuket, so after breakfast we went to the scooter rental shop. Everyone here was very friendly and we got smaller but very stylish...
Day 9 (March 15, 2023) We spontaneously decided to stay in Ao Nang for one more day, as the surrounding area of Krabi had a lot to offer. So we rented a scooter for the day. The...
Hello hello dear people, After 5 days, our time in Bangkok is coming to an end. Bangkok has pleasantly surprised us. The city is very clean and not as chaotic as we expected. We...
The next morning came the surprise. The facility was still half under construction. Therefore, it is not surprising that we were the only guests. We didn't want to stay there....
02.01.22-11.01.22 Now we continue by boat from Koh Mak to Koh Kood - also a beautifully small island! First, we stay in bungalows inland but often go to the...
On the way back from the Sticky Waterfalls, we visit an orchid farm. So many beautiful specimens, they can't be admired enough. Today we treat ourselves to another massage. In...
Hi everyone Not much happening today :). We started the day at the pool, ordered some delicious food, and took a little ride on the scooter. Since the west coast is still...
Do nothing by the pool :)
After an amazing domestic flight, we have arrived at our second destination: Koh Samui. A short note about the flight: we flew with Bangkok airways and we were really impressed....
05/03/2020: A day without many words.
After our stay on the island of Ko Phangan, we continued to the larger neighboring island of Ko Samui. The island is much more touristy, which is mainly reflected in the heavy...