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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.
23/11 Another wet morning and we started with Lawa's Muay Thai training. She got a lot of training time today and learned a bit more technique. When we were done, the rain had...
20/11 Today we've practiced doing nothing. It rained all night and continued into the day. The only ones enjoying it are our frog farm. Apparently, the weather is supposed to be
On my last day in Thailand, not much was on the agenda—shopping and enjoying good food. After a cozy breakfast at our hotel, Egg rented a scooter for two days, and we initially...
16/11 Lawa had training today and then we had breakfast at home. I managed to buy a hat on the way as well, I have such a big head that it usually is impossible. After breakfast,...
11/11 After daily training and swimming, we both got caught up with the computer and managed to finish some work. After a while, we realized we hadn't had breakfast, around 1 PM....
9/11 Happy Father's Day! Dad was celebrated in the morning with a new sarong and a bottle of Hong Tong. An old trick we learned to keep our stomachs in shape. Not too far off...
5/11 Lawa went to school alone today and of course we misunderstood that the Loy Krathong making would happen in the morning and not after school, so unfortunately she had to do...
4/11 Up and do some multiplication tables before school and a breakfast consisting of dragon fruit. At school, I met classmates with happy faces and the child was gone. Mulle and
Day 42 Chiang MaiThe breakfast selection at our hotel was not particularly rich, but it was completely sufficient. After that, we went into the city because I wanted to make an...
Day 35 Trip to PaiIn the morning, we headed back to the old town for breakfast. Just as we had finished our meal, a waitress rushed over to us and informed us that the police...
Today is the second day in Koh Tao, and I have started to settle in and gotten used to the fact that there are more people here on the beaches and it's more commercialized. But...
I woke up and realized we needed to see a doctor since my daughter had gotten worse. I scraped together all our money, grabbed the visa card and went to the reception to order a...
The day (January 27) was all about departing from Kanchanaburi. After breakfast, I returned my little yellow car that had taken me so wonderfully to Erawan National Park...
Day 2 in Bangkok and today the visit to the Grand Palace should finally work out. So after breakfast, I jumped on public transport; I was quite the veteran in this public...
January 9th - February 5th, 2024 Yes, it's been too long since we posted here on our blog. We really enjoyed Thailand and at some point Tine was weeks behind with her diary...
Now I'm sitting at the airport in Bangkok waiting for the return flight, similar to almost a year ago in New Zealand. But it feels completely different from waiting in Auckland....
'Oh My Fuckin' God!' That was actually the first thing that came to my mind when we arrived on Koh Mak by ferry. No matter where I have been - I only knew and know such...
1st view of Koh Chang from the ferry
Warm greetings from the wonderful Chiang Mai to Europe. Before I get into the details, I have to confess a secret to you! I can't keep it to myself any longer because I am so...
As expected, we have now arrived in the dreamy Thailand. I haven't written anything since then, but I'm catching up now! On 02/12, we went to the airport in Saigon in the...
I know exactly what day it is. What date it is and also what time it is... But I intentionally don't want to think about it and stubbornly ignore the fact that I have to leave...
This market is a place that captivates all senses with its diversity and energy – and one can hardly get enough of it.
7/1 We treated ourselves to a sleeping-in day and decided not to go out into the city, but to hang by the pool all day long. We managed to get a mattress that wasn't in the sun,...
5/1 Today we went to Inas again, and they were open; it was a fond farewell after a delicious breakfast. We said goodbye to our neighbors, and a friend's mother came to pick up...
3/1 Groggily, we got up and met Jessica and Marcus who were leaving their bags with us as they were changing hotels. We made our way to the pier and hopped onto Raksabai, a...
19/12 Up early to make it to the next adventure. Today we headed to Phi Phi Island for the day. That’s all we can manage. When we were there 9 years ago, it was crowded,
Off to the last island - Koh Lanta. It’s a bit livelier there. There’s much more happening. The speedboat transfer works great again. From the harbor, we are taken to our...
28/11 A lovely sunny walk on the beach and when I finished, the class arrived at the beach for sports. I kept a safe distance so they wouldn’t recognize me, but got the chance to...
26/11 Today the sun came back. We haven't seen it at all for a whole week, so we were so happy. You immediately start sweating as it's so humid. But we’re not complaining!! We...
22/11 The morning revealed more rain, and we decided to just head down to Southern for their breakfast buffet. It wasn't anything to write home about, but at least it filled our...