In part one of my guide to backpacking the Thai islands I shared my 3 top tips and covered the East coast islands – click here to go to part 1. Now, in part 2, I shall cover the West coast islands and beaches. West Coast Islands & Beaches Railey and Tonsai (Krabi) Railey in high season is quite simply a nightmare for budget travellers. Once upon a time there used to be … [Read more...]
A Guide To Backpacking The Thai Islands: Part 1
I have visited the Thai Islands on 3 separate occasions, once in wet season and twice in dry season over the course of the past 5 years. I have visited the following islands so I can talk from experience: Koh Samet, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Railey (Krabi), Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Koh Lipe. One thing I have noticed is that compared to 5 years ago, development has been rapid … [Read more...]
The many reasons why I’ll return to the ‘land of smiles’ again and again…
As I sit writing this I’m on a train from Lopburi to Chiang Mai, and I have lush green rice paddies to my left and majestic hills rising from the flat paddies to my right, it’s not hard for me to tell you why I love Thailand. This is my third trip to this wonderful country in 5 years and I hope to visit many more times in the future. 1. The Thai people are the friendliest I … [Read more...]