If the country of Thailand is on your bucket list, you’ll almost certainly start your trip in the capital city of Bangkok. In fact, many people consider Bangkok to be the gateway to Southeast Asia. A massive, sprawling metropolis of over 9 million people, Bangkok is both the financial and cultural hub of Thailand and …
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Are planning a trip to Thailand and want to make sure you check out a few of the best beaches in the country? Then make sure you spend a few nights on Koh Tao Island! This laidback island in the Gulf of Thailand is just a two-hour ferry ride from Koh Samui. It is home …
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You have undoubtedly seen pictures of Khao Sok National Park – it is quite unique with its towering limestone pinnacles rising out of the beautiful emerald water of Cheow Lan Lake. Featuring centuries-old rainforests and limestone karst cliffs that are so distinctive to this part of Thailand, you should not miss this park. As the …
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If you’re planning a trip to Southeast Asia then there is a good chance you’re wondering “What is the best way to get between Bangkok and Siem Reap?” This is actually the most common tourist route traversed between Thailand and Cambodia. And while the distance between Bangkok and Siem Reap is just 250 miles (402 …
Over the course of the last decade, Nick and I have traveled to Thailand over a dozen times. Not only because it’s one of our favorite countries, but also because it is the most common country that our friends and family from back home want to visit. And since we’ve been so many times, we …
Koh Samui is an island in the spectacularly beautiful Gulf of Thailand. It is a common stop for tourists en route to the neighboring islands of Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Tao as Koh Samui has its own international airport. And while it’s easy to fly into Koh Samui and then quickly catch a ferry …
Koh Tao is a peaceful, quiet island located in the Gulf of Thailand. And while its neighboring islands, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui are popular on the backpacker party scene, Koh Tao is more laidback and popular with an older crowd. If you’re looking for white sandy beaches, turquoise water, and beautiful views of the …
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When I first visited Chiang Mai in 2014, every tour agency in town was advertising elephant riding tours and elephant circus shows. And I’m embarrassed to admit that I partook in the past time. But in the last 5 years, the city has seen a drastic change in mentality toward elephant cruelty. Now, most of …
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If you haven’t already been to Thailand, it’s probably been high on your bucket list for quite some time. Known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, you’ve undoubtedly pictured yourself sipping on a fruity cocktail while gazing out at the turquoise blue water on a little island in the middle …
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Chiang Mai might mean “New City” in Thai, but Thailand’s second-largest city is one that’s packed with history, heritage, and culture. Located in the mountainous north of the country, Chiang Mai’s cultural influence dates back to the 13th century, when the city was founded on the banks of the River Ping. This Thai city is …