If you mention Kanchanaburi to any Thailand backpacker, you’ll probably be met with blank stares. Kanchanaburi is not a very popular or well-known travel destination in Thailand, but it is well worth visiting! It has beautiful nature, waterfalls and a tragic but interesting history involving WW2 and the Death Railway. Kanchanaburi is also just a …
Koh Samui is a large island in the Gulf of Thailand (the east side of Thailand). It neighbours the island of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. While Koh Phangan is known for the Full Moon Party and Koh Tao for diving, Koh Samui is more of a typical vacation island. Families, couples and honeymooners greatly …
Unfortunately, when you mention you visited Ayutthaya in Thailand, most people will ask, “Where?”. Despite it being the ancient capital of Thailand and a UNESCO-listed historic city, Ayutthaya is sadly often overlooked on many backpacker itineraries. To be fair, they don’t have many hostels (other than Nakara) or much of a backpacker nightlife, but Ayutthaya …
Khao Sok National Park is a destination high on many backpackers’ bucket lists. It offers stunning views, niche accommodation options and the chance to see elephants in the wild. If you’re heading to Khao Sok and not sure whether to book a tour or how to stay in the Floating Bungalows, this guide is for …
Phuket is a very divisive destination in Thailand. People either love it or absolutely despise it. If you’re going there to party or if it is your first stop in Thailand, you may look at it more favourably. It is still a really good place to visit in Thailand! However, it is certainly not my …
