Chiang Mai, ideal for backpackers
Chiang Mai, the capital of the province of the same name in northern Thailand, attracted more than 200.000 so-called backpack tourists every year before corona. That is about 10% of the total number of tourists that visit the province every year.
Khao San Road in Bangkok, still worth it
Khao San Road is perhaps the most famous street in Bangkok. The street does not owe this popularity to its authenticity or sights.
The atmosphere of reggae in Pai is unmatchable
I will never forget it. The idyllic town of Pai in Northern Thailand. Where the atmosphere of reggae is in the air. It was just before the turn of the century. I traveled from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by night train, had an unfortunate adventure in a cave at Mae Hong Son and arrived at this backpacker resort by bus.
Khao San Road, the most famous street in Bangkok (video)
Khao San Road is perhaps the most famous street in Bangkok and enjoys great popularity among backpackers (backpack tourists) and 'low budget' travellers.
Backpacking Thailand (video)
Thailand is ideal for a backpacking holiday. The country is cheap and easy to travel with a backpack.
How much money do you spend per day in Thailand? That depends on what kind of traveler you are. Thailand is generally regarded as an affordable destination for tourists, especially when compared to many Western countries. Accommodations, food and drink, transportation and activities can often be found at a lower price than what one would pay in many other countries.
Here you want to go now: Top 8 islands in Thailand
Leave Bangkok for what it is and discover Thai island life. Travel from Bangkok to Koh Samui, choose backpacker favorite Koh Tao, the famous Phuket or paradise Phi Phi: 8 beautiful Thai islands for an island hopping holiday that you say to yourself.
Whoever goes backpacking in Thailand should definitely take a look at the Globetrotter Insurance. Especially if you are traveling for a longer period of time. You can now take out this special travel insurance for backpacking and long journeys with a discount of 10-20% and that is a serious advantage.
How much does it cost to travel in Thailand?
How much does it cost to travel in Thailand? Thailand is generally an affordable destination for tourists. The costs of travel and public transport depend on the type of transport you use and the distance you travel.
Stay tripped in Thailand (video)
Stay tripped in Thailand is a fun video about a group of young backpackers traveling through Thailand. The video of more than 4 minutes is beautifully edited and provided with nice music.
Fanny dans ma chambre
Fanny steps out of the bathroom into our spacious triple room full of beds. Completely damp, with a towel wrapped around her hair high in a twist. Her turban of navy blue bath linen floats in an embroidery of sailing ships that are about to enter a Thai port.
The best of Thailand backpacking (video)
Eddy went backpacking in Asia for two months and filmed his journey with a GoPro and a drone. You can see the best of his Thailand trip here.
Khao San Road After Midnight (video)
Khao San Road in Bangkok has a magical ring to young Western tourists and backpackers. Especially the nightlife is famous or should we say: notorious? The bars, discotheques and clubs are well-known meeting places for tourists from all over the world traveling through Asia.
Posttels in Bangkok
Do you know what a “posthtel” is? Until recently I certainly didn't know, but I have discovered the word "discovered". If you have never heard of it, let me tell you that a poshtel is a luxury hostel, where the style and comfort of a boutique hotel is combined with the price and atmosphere of a hostel.
Have you ever been approached by a foreigner in Thailand, who simply asked for money? Well, I do! It's been a while since I was stopped walking on Sukhumvit in Bangkok by a clearly western tourist. If I could give him 100 baht, because he hadn't eaten that day - it was about five o'clock in the afternoon. His money was gone! When I said no, he asked if maybe 20 baht was possible, but I also refused.
Six illegal hostels on Koh Pha Ngan closed: Dutchman arrested
On Wednesday, Thai soldiers and police arrested a Dutch and an Italian man and another four Thais who ran a hostel for backpackers on the popular holiday destination of Koh Pha Ngan without a permit.
Pai is not Pai anymore
Only a few years ago there were only a few charming idyllically situated accommodations where you could spend the night for little money. You didn't go to Pai for real luxury, but for that blissful tranquility that the small town exuded.