Leaving a freezing Scottish winter behind for a sun-soaked trip to Thailand in February is one of the best feelings in the world. While everyone back home in Edinburgh or Glasgow is scraping frost off car windscreens, huddling under heavy coats, and enduring five o’clock darkness, you could be stepping into 30°C sunshine, palm trees, […]
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Ridiculously useful Thailand travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.
Thailand is one of those destinations that sounds like it needs months of planning. Visa research, island comparisons, weather charts, internal flight logistics, deciding between Phuket and Koh Samui, the rabbit hole can get deep very quickly. Which makes it all the more surprising that Thailand is actually one of the easiest long-haul destinations to […]
Bangkok, Thailand, is the hub of this Southeast Asian city. Whether you are heading south to the Thai islands to catch some rays or north to the jungle, you will likely spend time in Bangkok in transit. Read on to find out as well as other things to do in Bangkok in under 24 hours. […]
Chaweng’s nightlife and fast-food spots can make Koh Samui feel a little tacky, but Lamai’s quieter beaches and sunsets reveal a more relaxed side of the island. There’s plenty to see around Koh Samui, and having your own transport makes it easier to explore beyond the main resort areas. If you’d prefer four wheels, browse […]
Pai is a cool town in the hills north of Chiang Mai in Thailand. This place is a hippy haven, and the journey to get there is lush. You can expect a wildly different experience from the likes of Thailand’s islands or energetic Bangkok. Some visit Pai on a day trip from Chiang Mai by […]