Our travel guides, travel tips, and articles for Thailand, written based on personal research and experience. We stayed in Thailand for over three months recently, backpacking and slowly traveling from Bangkok, to Chiang Mai, and then south to the islands. Our guides and articles are written for backpackers, flash packers, digital nomads, slow travelers, budget travelers, looking for travel across and around Thailand.

Free Things To Do in Pai, Thailand

You don’t have to look far to find a ton of cool things to do in Pai, Thailand. Pai is located 150 kilometers, and seemingly a world away, from the…

Surviving Food Poisoning in Thailand – Lessons Learned in Thailand

Food poisoning. Are there two words more dreaded by any traveler? Probably not. Food poisoning in Thailand is a risk that every traveler should be aware of.  Microbes and bacteria…

Best Budget Hostels in Bangkok

The Best Hostels in Bangkok – Backpacking Thailand

The Best Hostels in Bangkok, Thailand Are you looking for the best hostels in Bangkok? So are a hundred thousand other backpackers visiting Thailand. And while there are tons of…

Thailand Cambodia Border Crossing Scams

Thailand to Cambodia Border Crossing – How to Avoid These 8 Scams at the Border

The Thailand to Cambodia Border Crossing is filled with scams. Here’s how to avoid and the best way to cross the border pain free! Border crossings can sometimes be a…

the best hotels in Bangkok

Where to Stay Bangkok: Budget to Luxury Accommodation Options

Where to Stay in Bangkok Looking for the best hotels in Bangkok? As the capital of Thailand, Bangkok hosts millions of tourists each and every year. As a result Bangkok…

Superman Sprains His Wrist: A Tale of the Innocent and Irresponsible

A few weeks ago, after a particularly interesting night in Thailand, I received the following e-mail. Dear Michael, This is Sue* the girl you helped a lot last night in…

Ko Phi Phi, Thailand: A Small Island in Need of Big Help

In 2004 Ko Phi Phi was ravaged by a catastrophic tsunami that hit this small island in Thailand, killing upwards of 2,000 people, and causing massive structural damage. 75% of…