Make your first solo travel trip in Bangkok even more memorable by staying at these unique hostels!
First published: 15 November 2019
The colourful, Peranakan-themed Yim Bangkok. Photo credit: Booking.com
With a vibrant culture, friendly locals, and lively nightlife, Bangkok is a...
A 3-hour drive from Bangkok lies a city filled with wineries, farms, and massive floral fields. Wait what? That exists in Thailand? Yes it does, and you can find it all in Khao Yai. Here's how to cover all...
With towering platform leaps, rainforest zip-lines, sleazy nightclub shrieks and creepy-crawly treats, this four-day Phuket itinerary isn't for the faint-hearted. Find out why even James Bond would agree.
Updated on: 7 Sep 2022
Just two hours away from Singapore, Phuket makes an...
Let’s be real — Bangkok’s street food is the main reason why everyone loves this city.
Ask anyone to name their top three cuisines and chances are, Thai food will be included in the list. The Thais understand flavours really...
Unexpected gems in the beachside city just two hours from Bangkok.
"What's near a beach and not too far from Bangkok?"
As part of our Airbnb Live Anywhere adventures, we got to live in Thailand for a month and that gave...
Experience epic hikes, wild elephant safaris, and top-quality vineyards — all less than three hours away from Bangkok. Plus, great travel deals for the month of May at the end — incl. car rental! 🚗
In my opinion, road trips...
This Thailand road trip goes beyond the usual Bangkok itinerary — think elephant safaris, kiteboarding, and postcard-worthy hikes!
For most of us, a typical Bangkok itinerary looks something like this: Eat, shop, massage, repeat. There's nothing wrong with that — we...
First published on: October 2018
This Ultimate Phuket Guide shares the most adventurous experiences the island has to offer.
Free-falling 15 storeys at a local bungee facility? Check. Filled with vertigo-induced fear, I decided to fling myself off the platform, GoPro...
Explore Phuket's lesser-known gems like hidden beaches, alcoholic sugarcane and... dog-sized fish?
Phuket has gained a bad reputation over time for its bustling beaches and notorious nightlife. Many people (myself included) might not even consider it as a travel destination...
This "sandbox" pilot scheme allows Covid-19 vaccinated visitors to fly direct to Phuket without quarantine.
Not all hope is lost when it comes to travel in 2021 – if you're fully vaccinated with lots of annual leave to spare, the...
This article is contributed by the team at AroiMakMak.com — a one-stop platform for all things Thailand. After a visit to Koh Kret, they wanted to share this hidden gem alternative for a weekend dose of fresh air near...
Next time you need an escape from the city, travel a little out of Bangkok and go cafe hopping in Thailand at these cosy spots surrounded by nature — all less than 2.5 hours from Bangkok!
It might not be...
Upsize your beachside holiday to a posh vacation by staying at one of these luxurious Phuket villas!
Phuket is synonymous with "beach paradise" and "island getaway", and it's not surprising why. With pristine white-sand beaches and numerous gorgeous tropical islands,...
Beat the crowds of Bangkok, Phuket and Krabi and experience an alternate side of Thailand not known to many!
I'm personally guilty of over-visiting Thailand’s (shopping) capital, Bangkok. But let’s face it, Bangkok is overrun with tourists and I’m honestly...
Weekend getaways from Singapore aren't always about lazing about and/or getting drunk. Spend your long breaks bungee jumping, diving with sharks or conquering a volcano!
As a newly hatched adult who just had her student status revoked, I no longer...
Khao Yai's famous whimsicality isn't just limited to her attractions. These unique accommodations in Khao Yai are also perfect for that extra special occasion!
When we travel, we often scrimp on accommodation — think hostels in Bangkok, for example, with...
The culprits behind elephant cruelty might not be who you think it is.
We stopped by Chiang Mai, Thailand as we backpacked across Southeast Asia. Trees as tall as cathedrals surrounded me, a warm light shimmered through the thick canopy...
Here's why travellers are picking Chiang Mai over the done-to-death Bangkok. Save S$10 off your activity bookings in Chiang Mai with the promo code <CONGRADULATION>. More details at the end of the post.
Locals call it an escape from Bangkok’s traffic...
This adventure of a lifetime covers 18 amazing cities – and it’s not as expensive as you think it might be.
All those days, weeks, months and years spent stressing, pulling your hair out and mugging your ass off for...
Here's the Southeast Asia backpacking guide we wished we had before embarking on our own 31-day trip.
In 31 days, we travelled through four countries, thirteen cities and had countless adventures (or rather misadventures).
Southeast Asia isn't luxurious, but the stories...
