Thailand Destination Guide - Wandering the World

Thailand was the very first destination on our round the world trip and we loved it! Lots of beautiful temples, delicious food, amazing beaches, friendly people, and lots more.

We’ll never forget celebrating Loi Krathong in Chiang Mai, learning how to dive on Koh Tao and our day petting and feeding elephants (still one of Birthe her favourite days ever!).

Don’t get disappointed if the hustle and bustle of Bangkok isn’t your cup of tea. Travel north towards Chiang Mai for some more culture or discover the hot water and beautiful beaches on one of the many tropical islands.

We’ll definitely be going back to Thailand!

Our Visits to Thailand

2017: July 9 – 29
Bangkok > Chiang Mai > Koh Samui > Koh Tao

2015: November 20 – December 16
Bangkok > Chiang Mai
$29.06 per person per day

2015: September 6 – October 1
Bangkok > Hua Hin > Koh Tao > Koh Phangan
$61.32 per person per day

Our Thailand Highlights

Exploring the beautiful temples

There are tons of amazing temples to be found throughout Thailand, like Wat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai.

Ang Thong National Marine Park

Take a day trip to Ang Thong and fall in love with its jaw-dropping scenery!

Cooking and eating delicious Thai food

Enjoy the delicious (but spicy!) food and learn how to cook some Thai dishes. It’s one of our favourite cuisines now!

Petting and feeding elephants

Meet these incredible animals! Make sure to do it at an ethical place though, like Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai.

Loi Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai

Visit Chiang Mai during Loi Krathong and light a lantern to fill the sky with thousands of wishes.

Learning to dive in Koh Tao

One of the best places in the world to learn diving and start exploring the underwater world.

Relaxing on incredible beaches

Get to the Thailand islands and you’ll find beautiful beaches all around.

Need to know before travelling to Thailand

Do I need a visa?

Depending on which country you’re from, you need to apply for a visa for “Country” beforehand. Use the search widget below to check if this applies to you.