Thailand - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

The Ultimate Isaan Road Trip: Northeast Thailand's Hidden Treasure Thailand's northeastern region, known as Isaan, remains one of the country's most underrated destinations. Far from the beaches and tourist crowds, Isaan offers authentic culture, spectacular temples, prehistoric sites, and some of Thailand's most distinctive (and spiciest) cuisine. This 24-day road trip circuit will take you through the heart of Isaan, hitting all the major cities while creating a logical route that minimizes backtracking.  Important Note : This road trip can be customized by shortening or lengthening the trip, adding or leaving out destinations, changing the starting and/or finishing point, and by using public transport (think a mix of buses, trains, taxis/, tuk-tuks, vans, songthaews etc.) instead of doing it by car.  This is the prefect trip for those who've seen most of the central, northern and southern destinations but have hardly ever set foot in Isaan (northeastern Thailand)...

Why Sakhon Nakhon Should Be Your Next WTF (Wow That’s Fantastic) Destination Guest Contributor: The Soi Dog Whisperer   So, you’ve heard of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. Yawn. But have you ever considered Sakhon Nakhon? No? Perfect, because that means you’re about to discover Thailand’s best-kept secret before the Instagram crowd ruins it.   What the Heck is Sakhon Nakhon? Sakhon Nakhon is a sleepy, charming province in Northeast Thailand ( Isaan ). It’s got lakes, temples, weirdly delicious food, and exactly zero pushy tuk-tuk drivers harassing you to see a " ping pong show ." Oh, and before you ask, no, people don’t eat dog meat here. That’s a myth (mostly). While dog meat consumption has been reported in some parts of Southeast Asia, it’s not a common thing in Sakhon Nakhon. So relax, Fido is safe (probably). How to Get There (Without Getting Lost) - By Plane : Fly into Sakhon Nakhon Airport (SNO) from Bangkok (1-hour flight, around 1,500-3,000 THB). ...

Thailand Travel Itinerary: The Grand Two-Month Adventure (With a Dash of Chaos and Mild Sunburn) Start: Bangkok (5 Days)   Your gateway into Thailand! Start strong with temples, tuk-tuks (or Grabs ), and an excessive amount of street food. Brave the floating markets, attempt to navigate Chatuchak Market without getting lost (impossible), and sweat profusely while pretending it's all part of the charm.   Moving on: Ayutthaya (2 Days) → Lopburi (2 Days) → Sukhothai (2 Days)   Train to Ayutthaya , where history oozes from every ancient ruin (along with humidity). Move on to Lopburi by train, home of the legendary monkeys who WILL steal your food (and possibly your dignity). Then, take a bus to Sukhothai for more stunning ruins, imagine Angkor Wat’s smaller, underrated sibling.   The north: Phrae (2 Days) → Lampang (2 Days) → Chiang Mai (7 Days)   Roll into Phrae by bus, a town so peaceful that even your travel stress takes a break. Then,...