With 156 National Parks, Thailand certainly doesn’t suffer from a shortage of protected areas. I visited quite a few beautiful ones during my stays in the country, but Nam Tok Phlio NP in Chanthaburi Province stayed in my mind, as I saw almost no other people there. As the name suggests, the park’s main claim…
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Thailand7 Unique Things to See and Do on Ko Sichang, Thailand
The islands in the Gulf of Thailand are usually super popular with foreign travelers, so I was somewhat surprised when I hardly met any other foreigners on Ko Sichang. I can only assume that the main reason is that there aren’t many beaches (or spots to party) compared to some other Thai islands, like for…
ThailandThe Complete Guide to Ko Samet Island, Thailand
Tiny Ko Samet is a nice beach-hopping destination off Thailand’s eastern gulf coast. It’s not really a secret anymore, but I still met less other foreigners here than I did on islands in southern Thailand, like Phuket or Ko Tao. If you don’t mind walking for a bit, you stand a very good chance of…
ThailandDusit Palace and Other Things to See in Bangkok’s Dusit District
As of 2026, it seems like parts of Dusit Palace, including Vimanmek Teak Mansion, are still closed to the public for renovation. See the section “Is Dusit Palace currently open to the public?” for more information. To me, Bangkok’s Dusit Quarter felt very different from other parts of the city, as the broad avenues and…
ThailandThe Complete Guide to Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace in Bangkok
Bangkok’s Grand Palace is one of the most impressive architectural ensembles I came across in Thailand and home to the country’s most sacred Buddhist temple, which makes it one of the absolute must-see sights in a city filled with interesting places to check out. From its construction in 1782, the complex was the permanent residence…
ThailandIs Bangkok’s Khao San Road Worth Visiting?
If you’ve been anywhere in South-East Asia, you’re bound to have heard other travelers telling stories of Bangkok’s Khao San Road. Strike that. You’ve probably heard of it even if you’ve never set foot in Asia before, just because you’ve been pestered with stories of drunken debauchery by your wasted cousin Steve, telling you how…
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Given the small size of the island, we were amazed how much there was to see and do on Guadeloupe, both in terms of natural and cultural attractions. It’s also a surprisingly diverse place, which consists of two very different parts. Grande-Terre, the eastern half, has a more developed infrastructure and has mainly cultural attractions…
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