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Asia

Asia is the 3rd continent that I’ve been to, and so far I’ve only gone to one country. But, I hope to go back – and grow this section – soon enough! For now, please enjoy all things Thailand in the following posts.

How to Choose an Elephant Sanctuary and What to Expect

During an 18-day trip to Thailand in December, I had the opportunity to visit two different elephant sanctuaries in Phuket and Chiang Mai. This post will explain why you should visit an elephant sanctuary instead of participating in elephant rides, paintings, or shows on vacation; explore the complexities of trying to be a “responsible” tourist; …

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Bharath-Mohan

How to Explore Chiang Mai in 3 Days: Popular Spots + Hidden Gems

After my tour from Bangkok to Phuket, I flew up to Chiang Mai by myself for 3 days. This post is an itinerary of what I saw, experienced, and loved from the trip! This post covers a lot in 3 days, here’s the TL;DR version of what I definitely recommend doing while you’re in Chiang …

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Image shot from behind in yellow kayak during Phang Nga Bay tour in Thailand

Why You Need to Kayak on Phang Nga Bay: Tour Review of “Hong By Starlight”

Let me start this post by saying that kayaking through caves and lagoons in Phang Nga Bay is an incredible experience, and you should absolutely try it. However, it’s even more incredible when you have an attentive staff, fresh food, and a kayak guide who goes above-and-beyond to make the experience memorable. I was fortunate enough …

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Evan Krause

Don’t Forget Your Wet Wipes! Thailand Packing Tips and Cultural Cues

Pssst! This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase from them. All opinions are still 100% my own. After completing my Thailand trip, I decided to compile a list of packing tips and cultural considerations that I learned during my travels. So, before …

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Jakob Owens

From Bangkok to Phuket in Two Weeks: An Action-Packed Tour of Thailand (Part 2)

This is the second part of a 2-part Thailand tour recap. During this tour, we traveled from Bangkok all the way down to Phuket. Click here to read Part 1. Welcome back! It’s time to dive into Part 2 of this “Bangkok to Phuket in Two Weeks” recap with the Intro Travel Thai Experience tour, so …

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Mathew Schwartz

From Bangkok to Phuket in Two Weeks: An Action-Packed Tour of Thailand (Part 1)

This is Part 1 of a 2-part tour recap. In two weeks, I traveled from Bangkok down to Phuket, Thailand. Read on to learn about what we experienced in Bangkok and Khao Sok! Thailand is a place that I’ve been hearing about more and more throughout the past couple of years; and each time the …

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