Krabi is a true paradise for beach lovers and Railay is one of the most famous and most popular beaches in the region, second only to Ao Nang. I have already written a guide to the top 7 beaches in Krabi, and of course Railay is included there, but what I have not yet talked …
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Did you know that Koh Lanta (Lanta Yai and Noi combined) is the second largest island in Thailand (after Phuket)? Yes, it’s larger than more famous places like Koh Chang or even Koh Samui, yet still not nearly as much visited. But okay, there is a reason for that: The beaches are rather average and …
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If you have just landed at Chiang Mai Airport then you probably want to get to the town center as quickly as possible, to check into your hotel and go for a nice massage right away or take it easy first and explore some of the nicest temples in town. The airport in Chiang Mai …
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There couldn’t be a better place to start a trip around Isaan than Nong Khai that’s right up on the border to Laos. The laid back town on the Mekong Riverbank has quite a lot of charm, and you might even end up staying longer than planned when you fall in love with the scenic …
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Phang Nga is the province north of Phuket and the beach town of Khao Lak becomes an increasingly popular alternative for people who seek a more quiet, laid back and generally more authentic Thai holiday experience. I have already published several posts on things to do at day and night as well as where to meet Thai …
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Koh Samui is one of the most visited places in Thailand and still if you read many of the “how to get there” guides on the internet, most of them seem to be outdated and often they don’t even tell you how long it takes with a particular type of transport. I revisited Koh Samui …
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Chiang Rai is still one of Thailand’s best kept secrets. Even though there are so many fun things to see and do in the country’s northernmost province, the majority of tourists still stick to Chiang Mai when visiting this part of Thailand. Located about 820km north of the capital Bangkok, you may want to choose …
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Chiang Mai is one of the most popular places in Thailand for foreigners to visit. Most of them are traveling all the way from Bangkok as they either don’t have the time for several stops along the way or they just don’t know about the interesting places like Sukhothai, Phitsanulok or Kamphaeng Phet. The Bangkok – Chiang …
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