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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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Arrived in Chiang Mai
On the 16th we arrived in Chiang Mai and found a nice/cheap hostel to stay. Chiang Mai is a very nice place with a lot of temples, a river around the city, and if you leave the...
Tag 59 bis 63 Monday, February 29, 2016 Ko Mak
Sawadee Khap, The hammock my best friend for the next days that's for sure. I believe well deserved. It started as mentioned before at the pier where we boarded the speedboat....
Koh Chang - or - What went wrong..??
After spending the first three days in Bangkok, I had enough of the big, hectic city and set off for Koh Chang early on Saturday at 8:00. I wanted the sea, sun, beach, palm...
Three nights in Bangkok
I made it.. Unfortunately not my luggage. 14 hours of flight and the only thing I had left in my small backpack was a fresh pair of underwear, a toothbrush, and makeup wipes,...
🇹🇭We reach Bangkok on December 24th🎄
We're spending Christmas in Bangkok and we made a huge careless mistake when booking our flight!🤯
Krabi 18.12.
Today we visited Ao Phra Nang Beach, which was about 15 minutes walk from our hotel. The way there took us through a small jungle and past dark caves. When we arrived at the...
Krabi 17.12.
The first night in the new hotel was a bit restless because we unfortunately had a very hard mattress and the air conditioning was a bit difficult for Franci. So we decided to...
Phuket 10.12.
Having had a good night's sleep, we went to breakfast, which was very crowded. Here too, the selection was large and everything tasted good. We opted for a more chill day at the...
Thailand: Chumpon and back in Bangkok
Couple of days in Chumpon and picked up repaired laptop in Bangkok. Then that’s it for Thailand for now 😢✈️
Bangkok
Flight to Bangkok was cool. Had a whole row to myself and could sleep. Then I took the metro to the hostel. Unfortunately, the hostel was extremely cold and under construction....
Tag 319 - climbing @ Bat cave with rain ☺️
Hello my dears Today we had booked our climbing morning, which is why the alarm clock rang at 7:30 am. Kevin had a restless night, he must have eaten something wrong...
Always new fruits
Piu goes with us to the market and we buy the Thanaka paste. There are fruits that Kori doesn't even know. Various vegetables are presented very appetizingly in a shop. And as...
En route to the hotel
We will be picked up by the hotel transfer and after a 50-minute drive we will reach the 'Royal Phuket City Hotel'. There will be plenty to photograph along the way.
13th Day - Wat Si Don Chai
There are about 200 Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai. After breakfast, we will visit one of them, namely Wat Si Don Chai, which is just around the corner from our hotel. Then we...
58. Bangkok (Thailand)
18.12.21-21.12.21 As spoiled in the last blog entry, our flight is significantly delayed and a short 3.5-hour flight turns into a 13-hour journey! The entry under...
Tag 220 - Closed 3D Museum / chill out day
Hi everyone Today there is not much to report. We started the day relaxed with a balanced breakfast that we prepared ourselves. Even with fried eggs and bacon :) Then we drove...
Phuket: A holiday from traveling 😅
Saturday the 29th of February til Friday the 13th of March: I had been looking forward to meeting my bestie Tina in Phuket for a while now. It was wonderful to spend time with...
Day 165 - Koh Phi Phi Leh, Jungle and New Accommodation 😁
Hello everyone! Today was really eventful!!! In the morning, we started on the boat towards the neighboring island "Koh Phi Phi Leh" shortly after 9 am. The ride was beautiful!...
Continuing the journey to Thailand
In the morning at 07.30 local time, we landed in our second destination, Thailand (Bangkok), after a six-hour flight. After a lot of sleep and freshly washed clothes, we boarded...
Pai - Chiang Mai - Bangkok - Krabi
This was the longest of our trips through Thailand so far, as we leave the eventful north and head straight to the south. With the minibus from Pai to Chiang Mai, where we slept...
Thailand: Ko Lanta
Ko Lanta was the complete opposite of Ko Phi Phi. Phi Phi is bustling with activity and nightlife, while Lanta is very quiet. We rented a scooter to visit a few beaches and to...
Day 29 - strict
05/29/19 Day of departure. After an extremely relaxed packing process, we leave the accommodation and quickly go to the supermarket to shop for the journey. When we leave the...
The farewell and journey to Bangkok.
17.03.2019 During the bus ride to Bangkok in the evening, despite having empty seats, I was cramped next to a Thai woman by the window. At some point, my backpack became too...
An uncomfortable situation.
Our breakfast. There was rice, like every meal of the day, and side dishes. The fish was great!
Departure to Thailand! The Third
Finally, finally it's time again! After our last visit to Thailand in 2016, we are finally going back to our number one dream destination in December 2018: Thailand. This time...
Thai hospitality.
06.11.2018: The night was exhausting, I couldn't sleep properly. When I went to breakfast, the owner surprised me with the ginger tea from the market that was mentioned...
Railay Beach 8.11-10.11.18
After a month on the east side of Thailand, it was finally time to go to the west side of this beautiful country. The journey there was exciting and required a bit of trust that...
What do I really need for the trip? -The decluttering.
01.11.2018: After sleeping in, we actually wanted to visit the island again. However, since time had already passed, we stayed by the pool. I also took the opportunity to...
Tag 127: Farewell after three months and reunion with Bangkok
Today at 8:30 AM, it was time to say goodbye after an amazing three months. It feels like we just met in Bangkok yesterday. While Jan, Markus, and Sarina went to explore old...
Tag 42: Ayutthaya
We had enough of Bangkok and headed north. Specifically, back to Ayutthaya. During the two-hour train ride, we learned that this route is currently being expanded by a...