Bangkok
8–11 нояб. 2024, Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 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 ноября 2024 г., Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Flew from Bangkok to Krabi, took a minivan to the port, then took a ferry to Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta
11–17 нояб. 2024, Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 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.
ПутешественникStayed 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 нояб. 2024, Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 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.
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ПутешественникStayed 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 нояб. 2024, Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 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 andЧитать далее
ПутешественникStayed 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 нояб. 2024, Таиланд ⋅ 🌧 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 nextЧитать далее
ПутешественникStayed at Sea Beach Hostel & Club. Seemed like a fun party hostel. They went on a pub crawl that night.
Koh Tao
22–27 нояб. 2024, Таиланд ⋅ 🌧 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! CalvinЧитать далее
Surat Thani
27–28 нояб. 2024, Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 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 minuteЧитать далее
ПутешественникStayed at Young Money Hostel. Basic but all we needed and a good price. Bed was cock stiff.
Chiang Mai
28 нояб.–2 дек. 2024, Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 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 rollsЧитать далее
ПутешественникStayed 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 дек. 2024, Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 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 variousЧитать далее
ПутешественникStayed 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 дек. 2024, Таиланд ⋅ ☀️ 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 andЧитать далее
ПутешественникWe 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 дек. 2024, Таиланд ⋅ ☀️ 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 aЧитать далее
ПутешественникWe stayed at Shin Sane Guesthouse. A nice bungalow with AC and private bathroom for $25 for one night
Chiang Rai
9–13 дек. 2024, Таиланд ⋅ ☁️ 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).
ScooterЧитать далее
ПутешественникStayed first 2 nights at Baan Bua Guesthouse. Would not recommend. Basic and bad mattress.
ПутешественникStayed next 2 nights at Connect Hostel in a private family room with 2 bunk beds. Was nice and had comfy beds.
Huay Xai, Laos
13–14 дек. 2024, Лаос ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Crossed into Laos at the Friendship Bridge and stayed one night in Huay Xai before catching the slow boat to Luang Prabang
ПутешественникStayed 1 night at Thadan Guesthouse. It was decent and low cost.
Pak Beng
14–15 дек. 2024, Лаос ⋅ ☁️ 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 viewЧитать далее
ПутешественникStayed at Jhan Ya Phone Guesthouse, it seemed nice compared to other options in the small town.
Luang Prabang
15–18 дек. 2024, Лаос ⋅ ⛅ 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 touristЧитать далее
ПутешественникStayed 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 дек. 2024, Лаос ⋅ ☀️ 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 andЧитать далее
ПутешественникSisavang Hotel, great location and the breakfast buffet was decent!
Vientiane
27–29 дек. 2024, Лаос ⋅ ⛅ 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 дек. 2024, Лаос ⋅ ☀️ 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 andЧитать далее
Thalang
31 дек.–1 янв. 2025, Лаос ⋅ ☀️ 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 andЧитать далее
Thabak
1–2 янв. 2025, Лаос ⋅ ☀️ 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 ThabakЧитать далее
ПутешественникSay Numthurn Resort. Nice bungalows along the river for $23/night
Kong Lor
2–3 янв. 2025, Лаос ⋅ ☀️ 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. MotorbikedЧитать далее
ПутешественникKong 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 янв. 2025, Лаос ⋅ ☀️ 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.
ПутешественникStayed at Sanhak Guesthouse and restaurant. Cheap, mediocre.
Thakhek - Night Bus to Don Det
4–5 янв. 2025, Лаос ⋅ ☀️ 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 toЧитать далее
Don Det (4000 Islands)
5–9 янв. 2025, Лаос ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Biking, kayaking, waterfalls, relaxing.