Thailand is one of the best countries in the world for solo female travel. It’s the perfect introduction to Southeast Asia. It has beaches and temples, mountains and cities — everything you could want as a backpacker. Plus, solo travel in Thailand couldn’t be easier or safer. I spent a month experiencing Thailand solo travel […]
Tag Archives: Thailand
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Oct
Oct
Thai food is one of the world’s great cuisines. Sweet and spicy, diverse in flavor and texture, and extremely variable — no matter what you’re craving, you can find it on a Thai menu. But did you know that Thai food is also very easy to cook at home? It is — and if you’re […]
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Oct
Isaan — the far east of Thailand — is the least-visited region in the country. It’s the one place on your Thailand trip where you can escape hordes of tourists. But that doesn’t mean it’s boring — far from it. It has some of the country’s most important ancient temples, including the fascinating Phimai Historical […]
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Oct
Oct
Koh Tao is the smallest of the three Gulf of Thailand islands. Its name means “Turtle Island,” due to its shape — like the back of a sea turtle rising up from the ocean. It has pretty beaches and tropical jungles. But the real attraction of Koh Tao is it’s one of the best places […]
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Central Thailand is the heart of Thai history and culture. The ruined ancient cities between Bangkok and Chiang Mai tell the stories of the empires that bred the modern Thai identity. And the most fascinating and atmospheric of them is Sukhothai. You can cover the top things to do in Sukhothai in just one day, […]
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Thailand has so much to offer travelers — from the beaches of Phuket and Koh Pha Ngan, to the jungles around Chiang Mai and Pai, to Bangkok’s backpacker scene on Khao San Road. With cheap flights increasingly available, it’s easier than ever to pack a lot into a short holiday here. But flying from major […]
So you’re planning a trip to Southeast Asia. Awesome — you’re going to have the adventure of a lifetime! This fascinating region is among the easiest in the world to travel, while still offering a diversity of culture and outdoor activities. So how do you pack for all that? In this post, I’ll walk you […]
This is the last blog post I will write from a foreign country. That feels so weird to say. While I will write a final, sum-up post about my trip when I get back to the States, I think Southeast Asia deserves a recap post of its own. Of all the regions I’ve traveled […]
