Koh Phangan is a large-ish island in the Gulf of Thailand (to the east of mainland Thailand). It has become famous worldwide for its monthly Full Moon Party, which is on many travellers’ bucket lists. The island itself has so much more to offer than just a crazy party twice a month. Koh Phangan has …
Chiang Mai Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Chiang Mai is a large city in the north of Thailand, known for its historical old town but also the nature and activities surrounding the city. Chiang Mai is a must-visit destination for those backpacking, and for good reason. They have elephant sanctuaries, national parks, waterfalls, impressive temples, great night markets and fun backpacker nightlife. …
The Complete Guide to Backpacking Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is a lesser-travelled destination in northern Thailand, often used as a gateway city for crossing the Laos border. But is it worth visiting? Should I spend more than a night there? What is there to even do in Chiang Rai? Chiang Rai, while often unfairly skipped on traveller itineraries, has many cool temples, …
How to Have the Best Time Backpacking Phi Phi Island
Phi Phi Island is probably one of the busiest and most touristy islands in Thailand, and for good reason! From the clear blue waters of Maya Bay to the cute foot traffic-only vibes of the island to the crazy beach parties- Phi Phi Island is super fun for those backpacking. It honestly has a little …
Your Guide to the 2024 Chiang Mai Lantern Festival
Are you planning on heading to the Chiang Mai Lantern Festival in 2024? Or maybe you’ve never heard of the Chiang Mai Lantern Festival and want more information. Then this guide is for you! I went to the Chiang Mai Lantern Festival in 2022 and made all the mistakes, so you don’t have to. This …
10 Simple Thai Phrases to Learn for Backpacking
Thailand is a very tourist-friendly country to travel to, with English being spoken widely in popular tourist areas. Even though you can certainly get around without speaking any Thai, learning a bit of the language will help and may be considered more respectful. The Thai language is similar to Lao, and it is pretty easy …
How to Spend 14 Busy Days in Northern Thailand
This 14-day Northern Thailand itinerary is going to be jam-packed! From Bangkok’s bustling streets to Pai’s peaceful mountains, you’ll see a bit of everything. This Northern Thailand itinerary begins in Bangkok and finishes in Chiang Rai but can also be done reversely. Both Bangkok and Chiang Rai have international airports, so are easy to fly …
How to Spend 50 Perfect Days Backpacking Thailand
This 50-day Thailand itinerary will cover absolutely everything you need to do In Thailand! From beaches and scuba diving in the south to temples and ricefields in the north. This itinerary begins in Phuket in the south and finishes in Chiang Rai in the north, but it can also be done reversely. Both Phuket and …
The Ultimate 14-Day Southern Thailand Itinerary
This 14-day Southern Thailand itinerary will be intense and cover a lot of ground! From diving on Koh Tao to rock climbing in Railay Beach, you’ll see a bit of everything. This Southern Thailand itinerary begins in Phi Phi Island and finishes in Koh Tao but can also be done reversely. For this itinerary, you …
The BEST 30-Day Thailand Backpacking Itinerary
This 30-day Thailand itinerary will cover absolutely everything you need to do In Thailand! From beaches and scuba diving in the south to temples and ricefields in the north. This itinerary begins in Phuket in the south and finishes in Chiang Rai in the north, but it can also be done reversely. Both Phuket and …