Koh Samui offers some of Thailand’s best wildlife experiences for families. Knowing which ones to trust and which ones to walk past makes all the difference. Drifting over the Gulf of Thailand, the mainland dissolves behind you into a mix of ocean mist and sunlight sparkles, and the glint of beaches and palm trees begins …
The complete family packing list for Thailand, covering men, women, teens, and kids across all three seasons. Built from firsthand family travel experience Packing for Thailand isn’t like packing for one trip. It is three countries wearing the same badge. There is urban Thailand, with Bangkok’s street markets and grand temples, where 95-degree heat and …
Thailand travel tips for families covering visas, health, ethical wildlife, and regional guides – from a family who traveled from Bangkok to Phuket, Kanchanaburi to Chiang Mai It was just after sunrise in Chiang Mai when we truly started to understand Thailand and what we’d gotten ourselves into by traveling here. This was a discovery …
Kwai River Jungle Rafts is one of the incredible Kanchanaburi floating hotels located on the Kwai River. Here’s everything you need to know before you go. Dotting the banks of the historic River Kwai in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, is a series of lodges that draw thousands of visitors annually. These Kanchanaburi floating hotels have bred a …
The Inside House in Chiang Mai, Thailand is a luxury Chiang Mai hotel that offers accessible elegance and comfortable stays for the whole family. As we dragged our carry-on bags along the cobblestone sidewalks of Chiang Mai, Thailand, my family must have looked like quite a sight. A town known for backpackers and ex-pats, Chiang …
Elephant Hills Thailand is an immersive outdoor experience that combines ethical elephant encounters, tented camps, and floating lodges. Located two hours from the island of Phuket, Elephant Hills in Thailand is one of the highest-rated ethical elephant experiences in the country. Beyond that, this luxury tented jungle lodge experience combines the best of luxury tented …
From the best beaches to the night markets, experience the best things to do in Phuket, Thailand, the pearl of the Andaman Sea. The island of Phuket, situated off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea, has been one of the most popular places to visit in Thailand for decades. The hot weather, …
Experience the history and beauty of one of Thailand’s oldest cities with these incredible things to do in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Ayutthaya, Thailand, is a city lost in time. Packed with long-forgotten ancient Buddhist temples, this former capital of Siam is witnessing a resurgence in tourism. Ayutthaya was founded in 1350 CE and thrived until the …
The Karen Hill Tribes near Chiang Mai offer a glimpse into the lives of these unique cultures of refugees. But a visit with the “Kayin” may not be all that it appears to be. Although my family had seen photos of the hill tribes of Thailand, nothing could really prepare us for the reality of …
With mesmerizing history and some of the most beautiful national parks, these incredible things to do in Kanchanaburi Thailand make it a traveler’s dream. Situated just 80 miles from the city of Bangkok, the Kanchanaburi region is an often overlooked destination for travelers in Thailand. But as tourism in Thailand continues to grow, more and …