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Category : Thailand

How Much Does It Cost To Backpack Thailand in 2026

Anna
Thailand is a backpacker’s paradise! Tropical islands, exotic landscapes, glittering temples, turquoise seas, crazy beach parties, cheap backpacker hostels and loads of like minded people to enjoy it with. Visiting Thailand is something I think everyone should be lucky enough to experience at least once in a lifetime. The Land of......

Thailand’s Sex Industry – The Seedy Side of Siam

Anna
Wellllllcome, Hellooooo, Come Inside! Cry gaggles of skimpily dressed young Thai girls huddled under the multitude of flashing neon pink lights along Soi Cowboy. Bangkok – one part city of golden temples, one part modern and futuristic and one part strange and seedy. Bangkok – The Oriental City Bangkok is......

I Come Alone – Traveling Solo in Southeast Asia

Anna
Finding harmony in your choice of travel partner, or in your own company, can make or break a trip but whether traveling alone, in a group or with a close friend or partner all come with their different challenges. Group tours have the advantage of a ready made group of......

Heaven and Hell: Chiang Rai’s White Temple and Black House

Anna
Chiang Rai’s White Temple – Wat Rong Khun Wat Rong Khun (or the white temple) in Chiang Rai, Thailand is no ordinary temple. At first glance Wat Rong Khun reminds me of something out of a winter wonderland fairytale as the white, unbelievably elaborate, creation glitters in the bright sunlight.......

A Blissful Day Temple Hopping in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Anna
As the cultural and historical capital of Northern Thailand there are endless things to do in Chiang Mai, but my favourite activity was simply wandering, exploring and temple hopping in Chiang Mai’s old city. Chiang Mai is sprinkled with elaborate golden temples and wears its heritage as capital of the......