Tag: Thailand

  • The 6 Best Day Trips From Bangkok.

    Thailand’s capital Bangkok is an eclectic, enigmatic city that is the top of many backpackers travel lists, but sometimes every traveller just needs to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Here are 10 of the best day trips from Bangkok.

  • What To Pack For Backpacking Thailand: The Ultimate Thailand Packing List

    What To Pack For Backpacking Thailand: The Ultimate Thailand Packing List

    Thailand is one of the easiest countries in the world to pack for, but that doesn’t mean you should pack without a plan. This complete Thailand packing list shows you exactly what to bring, what to leave at home, and how to pack light for beaches, temples, cities, islands and backpacking adventures, so you can…

  • Where To Stay In Bangkok. An Insiders Guide To The Best Bangkok Neighbourhoods.

    Bangkok is many backpackers first introduction to Thailand and south east Asia, and can seem overwhelming at first with so many things to do and so many places to stay, so where do you start? Here is an insiders guide to the best Bangkok neighbourhoods to stay in. On arrival to Thailand most backpackers tend…

  • What To Expect And Prepare For At Your First Full Moon Party.

    The full moon party is a right of passage amongst many backpackers in Thailand, but what is it exactly? What should you expect from the famous island party and what do you need to know before you go? The full moon party takes place every single month on a stretch of beach on Koh Phangan…

  • Maya Bay in Thailand May Be Finally Closing To Tourists!

    Maya Bay, ‘the beach’ on the Thai island of Koh Phi Phi Leh that was made famous in the 2000 movie starring Leonardo Di Caprio and has since seen a phenomenal surge in tourism as a result, is finally being closed off to tourists as of June 2018 because of environmental concerns.

  • The Evolution Of Khao San Road.

    Khao San Road is a microcosm of the tourism industry in Thailand, and its evolution into a package tour shell of its former self is reflective of Thailand as a whole, but is it too far gone for backpackers to ever enjoy again?

  • Should Travellers Eat Shark Fin Soup?

    Shark fin soup is a traditional Asian dish steeped in history and culture, but with modern ethical and environmental concerns, is this one cultural experience travellers should be avoiding?

  • Exploring Bangkok’s Chinatown.

    Bangkok’s Chinatown is a fascinating, contradictory and endlessly fun part of this teeming megalopolis, and one that many travellers tend to overlook. Get all the information you need about exploring this part of Thailand’s capital city here. 

  • How To Avoid Taxi And Tuk Tuk Scams In Bangkok.

    Taxi and tuk tuk scams in Bangkok is a persistent problem for backpackers and travellers, and one that has led to a lot of trouble and resentment for many people visiting the city of supposed angels on their gap year. Here are some of the most annoying problems with taxis and tuk tuks in Thailand…

  • Thailand’s Tiger Temple Is Reopening.

    After being shut down and having the full extent of it’s abuse and illegality put on full display for the world to see last year, now the infamous Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi is to reopen with a new name.