Bangkok
8–11 Nov 2024, Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Stayed 2 nights Prince Palace Hotel
1 night Nappark Hostel
Saw a lot of temples including day trip to Ayathuya
Went to Muay Thai fights at Rajadamnern Stadium
Fly - Bangkok to Krabi
11 November 2024, Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Flew from Bangkok to Krabi, took a minivan to the port, then took a ferry to Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta
11–17 Nov 2024, Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Scuba diving, beach restaurants, rented a motorbike and explored the island. Old town lights festival (releasing lit candles into the ocean), explored a cave.
PelancongStayed at Non La Mer Hostel, it was perfect. The owner is also a yoga instructor and she is super nice.
Koh Phi Phi
17–19 Nov 2024, Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Reggae bar - amateur boxing bar
Partied with Scottish and Canadian friends. Ross, Sarah Jane, Matt, Donna. Sang karaoke, drank buckets.
Got food poisoning, probably from eating duck.
Did a half dayBaca selengkapnya
PelancongStayed at Coco's Guesthouse. It was a great location because it was away from all the craziness. In another part of the island might have been even better.
Phuket
19–21 Nov 2024, Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Still recovering from the food poisoning in Koh Phi Phi. Slept and chilled on the beach.
Patong Beach area was crazy, ping pong shows, massage places that were clearly prostitutes, lots of bars andBaca selengkapnya
PelancongStayed at Black Pantera Hostel. It was a very nice private room with AC and ensuite. But would recommend staying somewhere away from Patong area.
Krabi (Aonang)
21–22 Nov 2024, Thailand ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
We were planning to catch a same-day bus and ferry to Koh Tao, but our ferry arrived way later than the booking agent told us. So we spent one night in Aonang and caught the minivan & ferry the nextBaca selengkapnya
PelancongStayed at Sea Beach Hostel & Club. Seemed like a fun party hostel. They went on a pub crawl that night.
Koh Tao
22–27 Nov 2024, Thailand ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
Spent 5 nights at Sky Pearl Guesthouse in a private room which was very nice.
Rented a scooter, checked out viewpoints and beaches. Did a yoga class. Did 4 scuba dives, Kate saw a whale shark! CalvinBaca selengkapnya
Surat Thani
27–28 Nov 2024, Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Spent 1 night in Surat Thani on our way to Chiang Mai. Wondered around, ate food, checked out markets. First time using the ride share app, Bolt, super cheap and nice cars ($3 for a 10-12 minuteBaca selengkapnya
PelancongStayed at Young Money Hostel. Basic but all we needed and a good price. Bed was cock stiff.
Chiang Mai
28 Nov–2 Des 2024, Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Went to Dash for an incredible & beautiful dinner, the Khao Soi was amazing. Lots of great food and good markets. Everything cheap including hostels/hotels.
Did a cooking class, cooked spring rollsBaca selengkapnya
PelancongStayed 2 nights at Big & O's House 2 and 2 nights at Baan Klang Vieng. Big & O's House was a chill vibe and they gave good travel and restaurant recommendations. Both were clean and great locations.
Chiang Dao
2–6 Des 2024, Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Based out of Chiang Dao and rented a scooter. Ripped around doing different self-guided hikes. Walking through a remote town and farmer fields. Ate pad thai out of a bag at the end point.
Saw variousBaca selengkapnya
PelancongStayed at Huan Chiang Dao Resort. It was cheap, quiet, absolutely would go back. The owner was very friendly and spoke English well.
Tha Ton
6–8 Des 2024, Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Spent 2 nights in Tha Ton. We wanted to rent a motorbike and hike, but we found out here that not many tourists come here and it hasn't been the same since Covid. There are no motorbike rentals andBaca selengkapnya
PelancongWe stayed at Legend Home Stay. Our host, Nong, and her husband were both amazing and so friendly. They always had different food for us to try. And breakfast was included and served right at 8am. There are only 2 suites. The other was filled by Mateo, an older Italian man that lives in Belgium. We visited with him a lot, he was very nice.
Mae Salong
8–9 Des 2024, Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Spent one night in Mae Salong on our journey to Chiang Rai.
We hired a driver and stopped at a nice garden & market, a tea plantation, a hill village that makes their own coffee.
Mae Salong is aBaca selengkapnya
PelancongWe stayed at Shin Sane Guesthouse. A nice bungalow with AC and private bathroom for $25 for one night
Chiang Rai
9–13 Des 2024, Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
White Temple, Black House, Blue Temple.
Ran into our friend Matteo.
Made friends with a couple from Swift Current on our transit from Mae Salong and had dinner with them (Jessy and Piper).
ScooterBaca selengkapnya
Huay Xai, Laos
13–14 Des 2024, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Crossed into Laos at the Friendship Bridge and stayed one night in Huay Xai before catching the slow boat to Luang Prabang
Pak Beng
14–15 Des 2024, Laos ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Stayed overnight during our 2 day "slow boat" to Luang Prabang. Sat on the boat across from a nice German couple, Chris and Anna. Taught them how to play crib. Went for dinner and a nice river viewBaca selengkapnya
PelancongStayed at Jhan Ya Phone Guesthouse, it seemed nice compared to other options in the small town.
Luang Prabang
15–18 Des 2024, Laos ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Rented a motorbike, went to Kuang Si Waterfall and Nahm Dong Park. Had some great Indian and local food. Stressfully booked a train to Viang Vieng. Went bowling with Jessy and Piper. Lots of touristBaca selengkapnya
PelancongStayed at Sa Sa Lao Guesthouse. Was decent, had a good restaurant, chess and billiards. Had a room with 4 bunk beds (8 beds) and shared 1 bottom bunk 😂
Vang Vieng
18–27 Des 2024, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Decided to slow down for the Christmas break. Stayed at a hotel with a pool and buffet breakfast.
Met up and played cards with the Romanian couple that we met on the boat to Luang Prabang, Paula andBaca selengkapnya
PelancongSisavang Hotel, great location and the breakfast buffet was decent!
Vientiane
27–29 Des 2024, Laos ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Mainly a stopover on our way to Thakhek.
Rented a scooter and ripped to a short hike / viewpoint, no other tourists, sandy challenging roads.
Night market.
Mailed Khao Soi to Canada, hope it makes it!
Thakhek
29–31 Des 2024, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Bussed from Vientiane to Thakhek, starting point to rent a motorbike and so "The Thakhek Loop", which is a 3-4 motorbike trip.
We stayed an extra night in Thakhek because I wasn't feeling good andBaca selengkapnya
Thalang
31 Des–1 Jan 2025, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Day 1 of Thakhek Loop.
Spent the day checking out stop including an an amazing cave, Xieng Liap Cave. Had to take an emergency poop in the cave and sacrificed a sock. The drive was very scenic andBaca selengkapnya
Thabak
1–2 Jan 2025, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Day 2 of Thakhek Loop.
Had a very scenic drive and stopped at some nice viewpoints along the side of the road.
Cut our day short because Kate wasn't feeling well. So we stopped early in ThabakBaca selengkapnya
PelancongSay Numthurn Resort. Nice bungalows along the river for $23/night
Kong Lor
2–3 Jan 2025, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Day 3 of Thakhek Loop.
Slept in, Kate still not feeling well. Checked out the Kai Waterfall, it was abandoned and kind of eerie. Had to take an emergency poop in an abandoned squat toilet. MotorbikedBaca selengkapnya
PelancongKong Lor Eco Lodge. Decent and $12/night for a bungalow. Seems like Spring River Resort is the place to stay though. It was beautiful, but was fully booked when we arrived. More expensive though.
Na Hin
3–4 Jan 2025, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Day 4 of Thakhek Loop.
Long tail boat through Kong Lor cave and kayaking down Nam Hinboun River.
Kayaked past alot of water buffalo and villages.
Thakhek - Night Bus to Don Det
4–5 Jan 2025, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Day 5 of Thakhek Loop.
The Rock Viewpoint - 2 hour zipline and adventure tour. Lunch at the viewpoint and then drive back to Thakhek. Ate, grabbed our bags, and hopped on the 12 hour night bus toBaca selengkapnya
Don Det (4000 Islands)
5–9 Jan 2025, Laos ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Biking, kayaking, waterfalls, relaxing.