Our travel guides, travel tips, and articles for Thailand, written based on personal research and experience. We stayed in Thailand for over three months recently, backpacking and slowly traveling from Bangkok, to Chiang Mai, and then south to the islands. Our guides and articles are written for backpackers, flash packers, digital nomads, slow travelers, budget travelers, looking for travel across and around Thailand.

Best Budget Hostels in Bangkok

The Best Hostels in Bangkok – Backpacking Thailand

The Best Hostels in Bangkok, Thailand Are you looking for the best hostels in Bangkok? So are a hundred thousand other backpackers visiting Thailand. And while there are tons of…

Ko Phi Phi, Thailand: A Small Island in Need of Big Help

In 2004 Ko Phi Phi was ravaged by a catastrophic tsunami that hit the small island in Thailand, killing upwards of 2,000 people, and causing massive structural damage. 75% of…

13 Remarkable Hostels in Unique Destinations

Finding a great hostel in an uncommon destination is every budget traveler’s dream come true. All travelers love undiscovered destinations, right?! Once you have seen all the big cities like New…

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Thailand to Cambodia Border Crossing – How to Avoid Scams at the Border

The Thailand to Cambodia Border Crossing is filled with scams. Here’s how to avoid and the best way to cross the border pain free! Border crossings can sometimes be a…

Awesome and Free Things To Do in Pai – Exploring Thailand

Things to Do in Beautiful Pai, Thailand You don’t have to look far to find a ton of cool things to do in Pai, Thailand. Pai is located 150 kilometers,…

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Phuket on a Budget – Exploring Thailand

Offering white sands, endless rays, blue waters, incredible sunsets, and (cheesy) nightlife, the lsland of Phuket in Thailand hosts millions of tourists and vacationers a year. Jet-setters from all around…

Chiang Mai Accommodations: From Luxury to Budget

Chiang Mai offers travelers a myriad of choices when it comes to accommodation options. Like most places in Thailand a visitor in Chiang Mai can live in abject luxury, or…

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Where to Stay Bangkok: Budget to Luxury Accommodation Options

Where to Stay in Bangkok Looking for the best hotels in Bangkok? As the capital of Thailand, Bangkok hosts millions of tourists each and every year. As a result Bangkok…

Superman Sprains His Wrist: A Tale of the Innocent and Irresponsible

A few weeks ago, after a particularly interesting night in Thailand, I received the following e-mail. Dear Michael, This is Sue* the girl you helped a lot last night in…

Surviving Food Poisoning in Thailand – Lessons Learned in Thailand

Food poisoning. Are there two words more dreaded by any traveler? Probably not. Food poisoning in Thailand is a risk that every traveler should be aware of.  Microbes and bacteria…