Khao Sok is one of the most incredible places in Thailand, but a lot of travelers skip it because they have no idea what to do once they get here. From epic jungle heights and wildlife encounters to boat trips through landscapes that feel straight out of Jurassic Park and unique eco stays that will…
It’s surprisingly easy to visit Bangkok and leave feeling like you missed the best part. The city is full of incredible experiences, but only if you know where to look. After 7 years exploring here, I’ve narrowed it down to the 10 you absolutely can’t miss in 2026, including the only temples worth your time,…
If you think Phuket is just beaches and nightlife, think again. Lying just beyond its shores is one of Thailand’s most epic adventures, filled with hidden lagoons, towering limestone islands, and an entire floating village in the middle of the ocean. Today, I’ll show you what it’s really like to explore Phuket’s hidden island kingdom,…
Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace So Wat Phra Kaew is actually inside the Grand Palace which means you’ll have to pay the 500 baht entrance fee. That’s no problem though because the Grand Palace is a really great place to visit itself. Inside you can expect to see a lot of Thai Buddhist…
First, let’s talk about the history and culture of the town. Although the area has been inhabited by the hill tribes of northern Thailand for centuries. The town of Mae Kampong was not formed until the 1900s when tea cultivation became an important industry for Thailand with the area’s lush hillsides providing ideal conditions for…
Wat Bandam, usually shortened to Wat Bandam, is the most underrated temple in all of Thailand. Despite only being an hour’s drive away from Chiang Rai, this temple does not feature in any list of must-see temples or experiences and is often overlooked in favor of the temples of Chiang Rai or the Chiang Rai…
If you’re spending time in Chiang Mai, you might wish to explore the rest of Northern Thailand. One of the most popular places to visit is Pai. There are three main methods of traveling between Chiang Mai and Pai: one is to use a shared minivan, two is renting your own private driver, and three…
It was after a three-year relationship breakup in the UK with a British woman that I was encouraged by some friends to go on holiday to Thailand as a way of forgetting my bitter breakup and experience the delights of the city of Pattaya. Upon arriving in Pattaya in the winter of 2017 with a…
Retirement was a thing I’d worked all my life for, but I found it was always just out of reach. I’m from England originally, and I started going to Thailand a very, very long time ago. Thailand became my yearly escape. It was a place where I could rewind after a really difficult year, and…