Thailand, while known for its stunning beaches, gorgeous temples and wild nightlife, is also well known for its delicious food. There are many great dishes to try, from noodle dishes, curries, desserts and even a rogue toastie recommendation. This guide will cover all the foods and drinks you need to try while travelling in Thailand …
Are you planning a trip to Thailand and want to spend more than 30 days there? Or have you arrived in Thailand and realised the country is so much bigger than you thought, and 30 days isn’t enough time? Maybe you’re doing some travel planning and confused about the visa process. This guide will answer …
Stunning beaches, rock-climbing, island-hopping and hiking: Krabi Province has a little bit of everything! Located in the south of Thailand, close to Phuket, Krabi Province is a popular destination for backpackers. This guide will focus on Krabi Town and Ao Nang but also include some information on Railay. If you are heading to Railay, I …
Railay (also called Rai Leh) is a small beach-side town in the province of Krabi in Thailand’s south. Famous for its rock-climbing, bio-luminescent plankton and chill vibes, it’s a favourite destination among backpackers! While it is entirely possible to visit Railay as a day trip from Krabi Town or Ao Nang, many backpackers prefer to …
Attending a Full Moon Party is high on a lot of backpackers’ bucket lists when travelling Southeast Asia, and for good reason! The Full Moon Party is a monthly all-night beach party every month coinciding with the full moon. It occurs on Koh Phangan island, a large island in the Gulf of Thailand (the islands …
Thailand is a fairly easy country to navigate and get around while backpacking! They have sleeper trains, buses, ferries, speedboats, scooter rentals, taxis, Tuk Tuks and Grabcars in Thailand. There are also established backpacking routes, with plenty of transport options running along these routes. Transport is generally pretty easy to book through hostels or online …
Koh Tao is a very small island on the Gulf of Thailand famous for being one of the best and most affordable places to get open-water certified for scuba diving! If you spend any time backpacking South East Asia, you’ll hear Koh Tao recommended repeatedly. If you’re curious about diving and want to know whether …
Pai is a small town in the far north of Thailand, famous for its nature and chill backpacker vibes. Pai is one of those places that everyone raves about. Backpackers usually use terms like “Pai family” to refer to the people they met in Pai or say they got stuck in a Pai hole and …
Koh Tao is one of those places in South East Asia that every backpacker raves about! Famous for scuba diving and being one of the cheapest places in the world to get PADI certified, Koh Tao is somewhere everyone should have on their bucket list. Even if you aren’t interested in diving, the laidback atmosphere, …
Bangkok is a huge bustling city known for its nightlife but also stunning temples, palaces and Thai history. Generally, people backpacking will either start or finish their trip in Bangkok due to the availability of direct, cheap international flights. This guide will walk you through how many days to spend in Bangkok, how to get …
