Located in an astonishingly scenic setting among lush rainforest and incredible craggy limestone rock formations, Railay Beach is as idyllic as they come, and that’s without even having mentioned its wealth of fantastic beaches. Jutting out into the Andaman Sea on a large peninsula, Rai Leh, as it is also known, is nestled between the… Continue Reading
12 Best Things to do in Pai, Thailand
Lying in the north of Thailand not far from the Myanmar border, the small town of Pai is a very popular haunt among both backpackers and hippies. Its small center is now full of guest houses, souvenir shops, and Western-style restaurants. Due to its lively nightlife scene, it has often been compared to Thailand’s party… Continue Reading
8 Most Beautiful Regions in Thailand
The Southeast Asian nation of Thailand shares borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia in the south. It sits in roughly the center of this cultural region and is awash with floodplains, mountainous northern areas, river valleys, rainforest and what are often considered some of the most beautiful tropical islands in the world. With a… Continue Reading
12 Best Beaches in Koh Samui
After Phuket, Koh Samui is Thailand’s largest island, and it’s also one of the most popular, especially for beachgoers looking for long stretches of white sand and clear water stretching to the horizon. Koh Samui doesn’t draw the numbers of tourists that Phuket does, although its popularity is growing; unfortunately, that popularity almost always leads to… Continue Reading
8 Best Places to Stay in Kanchanaburi
The otherwise unassuming Thai town of Kanchanaburi is famous for being the site of the real River Kwai Bridge. Built by the Japanese Army after using Thailand as a foothold for invading Burma in the Second World War, it became the starting point for the brutal ‘Death Railway’ – the railway tracks laid down by… Continue Reading
8 Best Places to Stay in Khao Sok National Park
The largest national park in Thailand, Khao Sok National Park is located towards the south of the country and is famous for playing host to a whole range of natural wonders. There is an abundance of different landscapes. Explore thick rainforests, pinnacle-like limestone karst formations, and the vast, human-made lake of Cheow Lan. You’ll be… Continue Reading
8 Best Places to Stay in Railay Beach
Maybe it’s the fact that Railay Beach doesn’t have direct road access with the rest of Thailand, but this slice of the country is beautiful, relaxing, and relatively untouched. Accessible only by boat, Railay Beach is actually made up of two main beaches – and many smaller ones besides – on a cliff-strewn peninsula that… Continue Reading
8 Best Places to Stay in Chiang Rai
Set in the very northernmost part of Thailand, Chiang Rai is a city that runs deep with art, culture, and history. Temples and historic monuments abound in this place, with several that are world renowned – such as the White Temple, or Wat Rong Khun. With all this and more to expect in this city,… Continue Reading
Where to Stay in Koh Phangan: Best Places & Hotels
When it comes to paradise islands, Koh Phangan is certainly up there as one of the best – and most famous. The most well-known thing about this island, apart from its exotic, far-flung beauty and white sand beaches, is the wild Full Moon Party. A firm favorite on the Southeast Asia backpacking trail, this monthly… Continue Reading
12 Top Tourist Attractions in Chiang Rai
Located in the far north of Thailand, Chiang Rai is more laidback than other more famous destinations in the country and is well worth visiting for its amazing historical attractions, delicious local cuisine, and beautiful scenery. Once a hub for the opium trade, the city is not far from the Golden Triangle; wonderful countryside borders… Continue Reading
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