I have been to Thailand three times now, and it remains one of my favourite countries. I love the food, the people, the shopping and the beaches! Based on two people, travelling on a budget we spent 10,225 THB over 7 days (approx. £204 or £327), which works out at £29 / $47 a day. We mostly stayed in private rooms with fans (occasionally w/ … [Read more...]
A Guide To Backpacking The Thai Islands: Part 2
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...]