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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.
Today, in the early morning (9:15 am 😉), we went to Ayutthaya. The old capital of Siam houses a ruined temple complex that was looted and destroyed by Burma 🇲🇲. After...
Successful 'protection' against beach vendors
After our short stopover in Krabi, we started this morning at 6:45 am towards the Gulf of Thailand, or more precisely to the small island of Ko Tao. We were picked up at the...
At 8:20 in the morning, our minibus came to pick us up from the hostel. Before that, we had to say goodbye to our dear Thai bar friends Yuttana, Kanny, and Keck. They even made...
The day after the Full Moon, we went for my dental check-up and came back to Koh Phangan. In the hostel, we met our friends and motivated the dead bodies to join us at the...
Sawadee Khap, So my dear ones, now it's time for Day 70, what does that mean? Well, for me, a wonderful journey is coming to an end. A dreamlike, seemingly endless journey in...
On 03.12.24 at 18:40, we traveled by night train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. A 12-hour journey - what an adventure! 🤣 For the first hour, it looked just like a normal train....
We arrived in Bangkok on Monday (30.10) at 6 AM. David and Jan had no prior experience with Asia, so this was a gentle introduction for them. A little shock was successful 😂...
Arrived in Krabi and stayed on the island of Koh Lanta. A few days turned into 2 weeks on the island. Now let's move on...
For me, it is 200 percent the most beautiful beach on Koh Samui. The water is clear and cold, and you can swim directly without having to walk for a long time. It is quiet...
Day 16 (22.03.2023) Our alarm clock rang at 8:30 am, marking the second day on Koh Tao. As always, we started with breakfast. Since Erik seemed to have had enough of sandwiches...
Day 15 (March 21, 2023) Our first full day on Koh Tao was ahead of us. Before breakfast, we went to the reception and dropped off our laundry, which we could pick up the next...
Hi, Now I'm in Ko Lanta. It's absolutely beautiful here 🥰 The water is clear and blue, the beach is empty and the cocktails are cheap 👍 I've been relaxing here and now I have...
Out into the hot night. That seems to be a matter of course for everyone. The Fishermen's Village, as the number one recommended night market, is packed. Live music, shopping...
I had seen a notice at MammaKop Restaurant pointing to a place where Osho's Dynamic Meditation was offered. So on one of those bad weather days, I went in search of Samma...
There are markets where all kinds of animals, baskets, cacti, bonsais, ceramics and much more are offered for sale. I don't know if I have already mentioned this, but all of...
From the pier in Phuket we take a taxi to the airport. Since we still have plenty of time, we can do some sightseeing. And of course, Kori needs something to eat. She wants to...
The day starts with a beautiful sunrise over Phuket. We are staying on the 15th floor and looking down at the city. For breakfast, we like to eat a lot of fresh fruits and...
After the market, there is Red Curry with Fried Rice and a Chang Beer. An hour by the pool and then we will pamper ourselves again. Today the entire program - hands and feet and...
The owner of the massage salon offered us yesterday to take us to the local market. After breakfast, we will go to her. She will drive us there, it's huge and there is...
22.12.21-02.01.22 Und dann gehts auch schon los auf die erste Insel! Flughafen Bangkok Zuerst mit dem Flieger nach Trat und dann weiter mit dem Speedboat nach Koh...
I take a night bus from Bangkok to the south of Thailand to Krabi. I stay in the neighboring town of Aonang for two nights. On the beach, I enjoy the sunset and book a kayaking...
Interesting for martial arts fans: Lumpinee boxing stadium. 👊🏼 Since Jannik practices various martial arts himself (including Muay Thai), we decided to visit the famous...
Blue and white temples
Krabi can also be quite wet, at least on the day when we had planned another scooter trip. But thanks to the rain poncho, this one went pretty well too. The heavy rain usually...
After 4 adventurous weeks, it was time to leave Laos. Starting from Phongsaly, I traveled 500km to get back to Thailand. In Chiang Rai, I took a break to recover from the 20...
It was as always, first you have to wait a long time for it to start and before you know it, the time is up. So today is the last day of my trip. For those who stayed behind,...
36 degrees outside make any thoughts of the April weather in Germany disappear... despite the hustle and bustle in the middle of the city, one finally feels arrived and no...
Helloooo from paradise 🏝 Cuties und so We woke up at 9 o'clock yesterday morning and had breakfast 🍳. Then we had to wait until 10 o'clock when our scooters were picked...