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Thailand · 18 September 2026
Thailand in 3 weeks: complete itinerary with alternatives
A 21-day itinerary through Thailand combining Bangkok, the north, the Gulf islands and the Andaman, with variants by traveller profile and season.
Thailand · 11 September 2026
From Sukhothai to Bangkok: the kingdoms that founded Siam
A thousand years of Thai history in a single account: Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Thonburi and the Chakri of Bangkok. Why Thailand is what it is today.
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Thailand · 4 September 2026
Thai gastronomy: what to eat and where, beyond pad thai
Thai cuisine has four distinct regions, and most travellers only know one. A guide to the country's real gastronomic map.
8 min
Thailand · 28 August 2026
Transport in Thailand: how to move around without wasting time or money
Overnight trains, VIP buses, domestic flights, ferries and tuk-tuks: complete guide to moving through Thailand with judgment.
7 min
Thailand · 21 August 2026
Koh Chang and Koh Kood: the eastern Gulf almost nobody visits
The islands of the eastern Thai Gulf are the least crowded in the country. Jungle, European families, reasonable prices and road access from Bangkok.
7 min
Thailand · 14 August 2026
Koh Tao: the world's Open Water diver factory
Koh Tao is a global reference for affordable diving. How to choose a school, what the Open Water course involves, what to do besides diving and why the island has grown so much.
7 min
Thailand · 7 August 2026
Koh Phangan: the double face of Full Moon and yoga retreats
Koh Phangan combines the world's most famous party at Haad Rin with the quietest northern coast in Thailand. How to choose a zone based on what you're looking for.
8 min
Thailand · 31 July 2026
Koh Samui: the two-faced Gulf island
Koh Samui combines urbanised Chaweng, elegant Bo Phut, relaxed Lamai and the rural Samui of the south and west. Zone-by-zone guide to pick a base and understand the island.
8 min
Thailand · 24 July 2026
Koh Lipe: the Thai Maldives, and why the journey is worth it
Koh Lipe is the Andaman's most remote island and the best snorkelling in the country. How to get there, the three beaches, Tarutao National Park and when it's worth going.
7 min
Thailand · 17 July 2026
Koh Lanta: the quiet Andaman for long stays and families
Koh Lanta is the antithesis of Phi Phi: long beaches, reasonable prices, relaxed climate. Guide by zones, from Long Beach to southern Lanta Yai, with where to sleep and what to do.
7 min
Thailand · 10 July 2026
Koh Phi Phi without filters: what to expect from the most photographed paradise
The reality of Koh Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh: Maya Bay reopened, parties in Tonsai, spectacular beaches and crowds. How to enjoy Phi Phi without falling into the day-trip trap.
8 min
Thailand · 3 July 2026
Krabi and Railay: vertical beaches and the climbing cathedral
Krabi is the Andaman without Phuket's saturation. Ao Nang as base, Railay accessible only by boat, climbing on limestone cliffs and trips to Phi Phi and the Hong islands.
8 min
Thailand · 26 June 2026
Phuket: an honest guide to not getting the zone wrong
Phuket is a big island with very different areas. What to expect from Patong, Kata, Karon, Nai Harn, Rawai and old Phuket Town, and where to stay based on traveller profile.
8 min
Thailand · 19 June 2026
Gulf or Andaman islands: how to pick the right coast for your trip
Thailand's two coasts have opposite seasons, distinct landscapes and different prices. A clear comparison to choose wisely based on your dates and budget.
8 min
Thailand · 12 June 2026
Khao Yai: guide to Thailand's oldest and most accessible national park
How to visit Khao Yai from Bangkok: trails, wildlife watching, the Khao Yai wineries and why it is the best nature option for travellers with limited time.
7 min
Thailand · 5 June 2026
Kanchanaburi: the bridge over the River Kwai and the memory of the Death Railway
What to see in Kanchanaburi beyond the bridge: the Allied cemetery, the JEATH museum, the Burma railway, the Erawan waterfalls and day trips from Bangkok.
8 min
Thailand · 29 May 2026
Sukhothai: the birth of Siam and the country's finest historic park
Why Sukhothai deserves more attention than Ayutthaya: the first capital of Siam, the temples of the historic park and how to visit it without rush.
8 min
Thailand · 22 May 2026
Pai: northern Thailand's valley and the road of 762 curves
How to get to Pai from Chiang Mai, what to see in the valley, the motorbike route through Mae Hong Son, and why this village remains special despite its fame.
7 min
Thailand · 16 May 2026
Chiang Rai and the White Temple: what to see in Thailand's far north
Chiang Rai goes far beyond Wat Rong Khun. A guide to the White Temple, the Blue Temple, the Black House, the Golden Triangle and the hill tribe villages.
7 min
Thailand · 11 May 2026
Chiang Mai: a guide to understanding the capital of northern Thailand
What to see, where to eat and how to move around Chiang Mai: the walled old town, the mountain temples, the night markets and the ethical elephant sanctuaries.
9 min
Thailand · 6 May 2026
Ayutthaya: a guide to the historic park of the old Siamese capital
How to visit Ayutthaya in a day or an overnight from Bangkok: the key temples of the historic park, cycling routes and what to read before arriving.
8 min
Thailand · 2 May 2026
Bangkok in 3 days: a realistic itinerary without rush or saturation
A three-day route through Bangkok with the essential temples, the less touristy neighbourhoods, the dawn markets and the nightlife of the city at human pace.
8 min
Thailand · 28 April 2026
Real budget for Thailand in 2026: figures by tier and by region
What it really costs to travel Thailand in 2026 with updated figures: accommodation, food, transport, activities and differences between Bangkok, the north and the islands.
9 min
Thailand · 24 April 2026
Thailand visa in 2026: what you need depending on how long you stay
Updated guide to the Thai visa system for European travellers: sixty-day exemption, tourist visa, extensions and special cases.
6 min
Thailand · 20 April 2026
When to go to Thailand: a seasonal guide by region
Thailand has three simultaneous climates. A month-by-month breakdown of which region and which coast are at their best, and which to avoid.
8 min
Thailand · 16 April 2026
How to travel Thailand independently in 2026
An honest guide to planning an independent trip to Thailand: visas, transport, budget, regions, common mistakes and the reality on the ground beyond the tourist circuit.
12 min
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