Thailand is a country where my entire nine-month backpacking adventure started and also the only country I visited twice during this long trip (I don’t think the repeated airport layovers in Kuala Lumpur really count). While the first time I only explored the capital city, Bangkok, and the north of Thailand – Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, this time I wanted to see the south.
When you are going to Thailand, you probably want to see some elephants. It makes sense; everyone seems to be going on about how it was the best experience they had on their trip. It’s true, nothing beats meeting these animals up close, but beware: the elephant tourism is big in Thailand and it’s not always right.
My blog isn’t much of a diary so far (I have my paper notepad for that after all) but I am going to write a short summary article from every country I visit to give you an idea where I went, what I saw and did. My time in Thailand has come to an end, so let’s have a look at my Thailand itinerary!
The great thing about Chiang Mai is its location. Situated in the north of Thailand, there are many mountains (and jungles) surrounding the city. In this article I’m giving you two recommendations for the best viewpoints near Chiang Mai. Because what could be better than mountain views?
Bangkok is one crazy city, which – I have to admit – wasn’t very high on my bucket list. However, it is a major transport hub in Southeast Asia so you kind of have to pass through there at some point. I have actually liked the city more than I expected so I have decided to share a few things you shouldn’t miss if you decide to spend a few days in Bangkok.
It has been a week since I arrived in Thailand – a country I have never been to before, on a continent I had never set foot on. What are my first impressions of Southeast Asia? Here are my observations from Thailand (some are only specific to Thailand but most of them should apply to Southeast Asia in general).