I wasn’t born in Thailand, but it quickly became one of the places I felt most at home. I kept coming back—staying for months at a time.
This is where I truly fell in love with night markets (and yes, I’ve returned just for mango sticky rice). The digital nomad scene is thriving, the people are warm, and the food? Absolute heaven—somehow even cheaper than back home.
Thailand taught me that budget travel doesn’t mean missing out.
These guides are filled with my favorite spots and local tips to help you explore Thailand beyond the usual tourist trail—because it’s so much more than just beaches and buckets.
THAILAND TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
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Best Time to Go
Nov–Feb. Avoid March–April in the north (burning season).
How Long
2–4 weeks for a good mix of islands, cities, and mountains
Daily Budget
฿800–฿1,500/day ($20–$40) for budget travelers
Getting There
Fly into Bangkok (BKK or DMK)
THAILAND visa
30-day visa-free for 60+ countries; extendable
THAILAND eSIM
Must-have for navigating. $3 off code: GLADIS1238
travel insurance
Must-have for scooters, hikes, and hospitals
Thailand Custom Itinerary
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Explore Thailand’s Islands & Cities

Thailand’s largest island of beaches & long-tail boats
Phuket
- Bangkok to Phuket by Ferry, Bus, Train, Plane & Car
- 10 Most Beautiful Phuket Beaches You’ll Love
- Big Buddha Phuket Dress Code, Entrance Fee, Hike & More
- Explore the Countryside of Northern Phuket by Bike
- Old Phuket Farm Experience & Countryside Tour
- The Most Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Phuket
- Ultimate Phuket Food Tour: 14 Local Dishes in Old Town
- Authentic Thai Cooking Class in Phuket
- Dinner in the Sky Phuket: Dining 50 Meters Above the City
- James Bond Island Luxury Sunset Cruise
- A Rainforest Hike at Khao Phra Teaw National Park
- Coral and Racha lslands Catamaran Tour
- Kayak Through Phang Nga Bay’s Glow-in-the-Dark Water
- A Day Trip to Maya, Phi Phi & Bamboo Island
- Snorkeling Trip to Surin Islands & Moken Village
- A Tour of Phuket Giant Water Lilies
- Floating Bungalow Experience in Cheow Lan Lake
- Experience Phuket’s Largest Water Park
- Jetcar: Phuket’s Most Unique Water Adventure
- Surf Lesson for Beginners in Kata Beach
- Beginner Scuba Diving in Phuket
- Muay Thai Night at Patong Boxing Stadium, Phuket
- ATV Jungle Adventure in Phuket
- Hanuman Zipline: Asia’s Top Rainforest Adventure
The laid-back nomad city surrounded by mountains
Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai Flower Festival Guide
- A Guide to the Charming Chiang Mai Flower Festival
- Chiang Mai Cultural Walking Tour
- Chiang Mai Cooking Class: Market & Herb Garden Tour
- Chiang Mai Night Street Food Tour
- Michelin Street Food Tour in Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai Hill Tribes Tour: 5 Cultures in a Day
- Chiang Mai Sticky Waterfall Tour (Private)
- Doi Inthanon Day Trip: Trail the Highest Point in Thailand
- Chiang Mai 2-Day, 1-Night Non-Touristy Hike
- Chiang Mai Hidden Gems Tour: Ancient Ruins & Temples
- Chiang Mai Ethical Elephant Sanctuary
- Chiang Mai Spiritual Sunrise at Doi Suthep
- Chiang Mai Countryside Bike Tour
- The Museum of Broken Relationships
- Bungee Jumping in Chiang Mai
- Thailand’s Longest and Highest Zip Line
- Chiang Mai Paramotor Adventure
- Local’s Favorite Downhill Bike Ride in Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai Muay Thai Training Bootcamp

the vibrant capital of temples, skybars & night markets
Bangkok
- A Private Tour of Bangkok’s Iconic Temples
- Bangkok Full-Day Walking Tour (Mini Group)
- Biking Through The Hidden Gems of Bangkok
- A Day in the Thai Countryside: Cooking, Farming & Crafts
- Mahasawat Canal & Farm: A Rural Life in Bangkok
- Bangkok Nightlife Tour: Soi Cowboy, Nana, & Rooftop Bars
- Bangkok’s Train & Floating Market Adventure
- Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
- Bangkok Chinatown Food Tour (with Michelin Food Stalls)
- Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour in Bangkok
- Sak Yant Tattoo: A Holy Tattoo in Thailand
- Taking a Traditional Thai Dance Class in Bangkok
- Learn Authentic Thai Massage in Bangkok
- Learn Muay Thai in Bangkok
- Yoga in the Heart of Bangkok
- The Art of Thai Fruit & Vegetable Carving in Bangkok
- Skydiving Over Bangkok and Pattaya
- Flyboarding in Pattaya
- WWII History Tour: Death Railway & Bridge of Sorrow
- A Day in Ayutthaya: Full-Day UNESCO Trip
- A Tour of the Sanctuary of Truth
