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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.
After breakfast, we leave Le Charme and head towards Lampang. The landscape changes, here we see many cows and fewer rice fields. The road leads through dense forests into the...
'Le Charme' really offers everything the heart desires. From the bed you have a view of the water. Many trees, palms, and orchids grow in front of the room door. The restaurant...
First of all, we apologize for the blog hiatus... It was to surprise our loved ones. Our goal was to suddenly appear, say a big "Hello!", and see the astonished faces :). It...
One more temple 😉 before we leave Bangkok, let's take an exciting trip to the next temple. This is one of the largest temple complexes in Bangkok and once again there is a lot...
Countless temples! But whoever wants to go in must follow a few rules 😉 knees and shoulders must be covered - oh and shoes off, very important 👆 amazing structures and some...
still exhausted from the previous day, we set off again at 8:30 am today. With the speedboat towards Phi Phi Islands, the island where the movie 'The Beach' with Leonardo Di...
After a twelve-hour flight, we arrived in Singapore on 31.12. at 4:30 am (local time). We then continued to Phuket at 9:20 am, where we had a free transfer to the hotel with the...
02/11/2018: In the morning at check-out they checked the room. I had my winter jacket back in my hands. And now? In Thailand, nobody needs such a thick jacket. Donating it...
Unsere zwei Wochen in Thailand sind wir sehr gemütlich angegangen. Nachdem wir 5 Tage am Strand in Hua Hin verbracht haben, haben wir uns noch 10 Tage in Bangkok niedergelassen,...
'The Beach'
My first stop in the south was the island of Koh Samui, where I also met up with my bro. Together, we will explore the south of Thailand. Our bungalow was right on the beach. On...
After a layover in Qatar, welcomed and finally in Bangkok in the evening with a sultry heat and showers. Lizards run along the warm house walls. There is cold beer, sticky rice...
We climbed 1237 steps to reach the Tiger Temple today. It wasn't a uniform staircase, but steps that varied between 10 and 50cm. But with regular breaks and a view that became...
The days were filled with rain and we didn't do much except for staying indoors. So, one day, three of us from the hostel decided to brave the flooded streets and head to...
Sawadee Khap, so eleven months after my departure, it's time for 'One Night in Bangkok' again. And when you arrive here after 4 weeks of traveling in India, you realize how...
We are here! After a significant delay from the earlier mentioned downpour upon arrival, everything turned out alright in the end! Flight 2 was willing to wait, which allowed us...
Today I took the bus from Pattaya to Bangkok for the last time, where I spent the night near Don Mueang airport. Tomorrow morning at 11:40 a.m. (local time) I will take my first...
The second and final day in Bangkok started exceptionally. We overslept breakfast - and that certainly doesn't happen that often with a baby 😂. Good thing 7/11 also has...
Temple visits and Thai boxing are on the agenda before we drive across the border into Laos.
Today we decided to have a more relaxing day at the pool and on the beach. We were lucky to be able to get a lounger, as they had already been “reserved” as always! After a few...
7 days of our trip have already passed, where has the time gone? I thought to myself this morning that I had only arrived here yesterday. But time flies like a flight, I got up...
We are already on day three, after a wonderful morning here at the resort we were first told that we had to move because there was an overbooking, the owner Viktor gave us an...
After a wonderful night in my bungalow I finally arrived here by the sea on Koh Phangan here in the resort after a lovely breakfast our first day started with the new scooter...
Is not very big and has extreme low tide at the beach. I walked there - 45 minutes. On my beach, I can also walk 30 minutes to the left to several restaurants and beach clubs.
Have a wonderful day together After a relatively restless night, we started the first real day of our vacation very relaxed. At 9 o'clock my mom woke me up with the words "Hey...
Today, we wanted to explore the island on foot and hiked to a waterfall. The hike was different than expected. We imagined ourselves walking on winding paths, facing dangerous...
Hi everyone It looks like the restrictions are slowly increasing here as well. This morning we received a message from our host that while we can still take a quick dip in the...
Hey everyone Today was a really nice day! Last night we found out that a state of emergency has been declared in Thailand as well. That gave us another sleepless night with a...
Well, while Ines stands in the sea with a cocktail in hand :-), we treated ourselves to a luxurious atmosphere 15 kilometers away. And since the hotel is so fancy, we only move...
From Laos, we flew to Ko Chang in Thailand. Ko Chang is a mountainous island with a coastal road winding through it. We often wondered where the locals eat and swim, as we...