Traveling in Thailand: 6.5 Weeks in Review
Ahh, Thailand. I KNEW I would love it. I knew the Thai islands would be some of the most beautiful places I’d see on my 2013 Asia trip – and in my LIFE.
Tagged: Thailand
Best of Thailand – Photo Gallery
The ‘Best of Thailand’ photo gallery below is a collection of images I took in March-June 2013 while traveling in Thailand. In just over 6 weeks of travel, I explored the entire country: my first stint led me to Bangkok and south to the Thai islands of Koh Lanta, Koh Kradan, and Ko Phi Phi, where my main camera broke.
Bangkok Grand Palace: The Most Beautiful Structure in Thailand
The second I left the Canon HQ in Silom, Bangkok, I embarked on a little photo excursion. It was my 2nd of 3 stints in this city and I’d just been reunited with my newly-fixed which had been in the Canon repair shop for 6 weeks while I was busy traversing Cambodia and Vietnam.
Trekking in Chiang Mai With Pooh Eco-Trekking
I certainly kept myself busy in Chiang Mai, what with the cliff jumping, clubbing, cooking class, night market, and prison ladies massage. But all of these activities were secondary to my #1 priority here: to go trekking in Chiang Mai.
My 3 Favorite Things In Chiang Mai
It’s no secret that some of the best things to do on a trip to Chiang Mai take place outside of the city: cliff jumping, cooking classes, and trekking, to name a few.
The Best Thing to Do in Pai is… Nothing
I’m going to give you a little heads up if you’re heading out on the Southeast Asia backpacking trail:
At some point – likely, multiple points – you will meet someone who will wax poetic about a little town called Pai.
The Crazy/Beautiful White Temple in Chiang Rai
Amongst Thailand tourists, Chiang Rai typically plays second fiddle to Chiang Mai. Both towns serve as a base for treks through Northern Thailand; since I had chosen Chiang Mai for that, I wasn’t sure if I’d bother stopping in Chiang Rai.
My Chiang Mai Cooking Class Was On A FARM!
Chiang Mai, Thailand is where you want to go when you’re a). a digital nomad, or b). looking for some ACTIVITIES to do. On the latter front, you can find trekking, camping, climbing, cooking classes, village homestays and daytrips, elephant rides, ziplining, mountain biking, massage lessons, and more.
Local Living in Chiang Mai
I was on the fence about including Chiang Mai on my 2013 Asia trip itinerary, but when someone I know insisted on hooking me up with a family friend from there, my decision was made.
Insta-Thailand: Thailand by Instagram
I’m currently about halfway through my Thailand blog posts, having already written about my time in the Thai islands (Koh Lanta, Koh Kradan, Koh Phi Phi) and in Bangkok.