A little planning. A better journey.
Thailand Travel Guide: Plan Your Route, Budget and Stay
Practical guides to routes, budgets, transport, islands, Bangkok and packing. Find a starting point, then make the journey your own.
Trailblazing Travels
Original editorial illustration from Taylor's Trailblazing Travels; not a photograph of a specific location.
Find your starting point
Where will your Thailand trip begin?
Thailand Itineraries
→Find your baseWhere to Stay in Thailand
→Get preparedPlan Your Thailand Trip
→Join the journeyThailand Transport Guide
→The essentials, together
Start with the bigger decisions.
Thailand 2-Week Itinerary 2026
Work out your budgetThailand Travel Budget 2026: Daily & 2-Week Costs
Your first Bangkok stayBangkok Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Choose an islandThailand Islands Guide: Which Island Should You Choose
What to packThailand Packing List 2026: What to Pack for Temples, Islands and Rain
When to travelBest Time to Visit Thailand 2026: Month-by-Month Guide
The guide collection
All travel guides
Showing 208–216 of 265 guides
Page 24 of 30 · all travel guides
All travel guides
12 Best Day Trips from Bangkok in 2026: Travel Times, Costs and Honest Comparisons
A practical comparison of 12 Bangkok day trips, from Ayutthaya and Maeklong to Khao Yai, Erawan Falls, Ancient City and easy local escapes.
Read the guide
All travel guides
10 Best Hotels in Krabi for First-Time Visitors in 2026
Compare ten useful Krabi hotels across Ao Nang, Railay, Klong Muang, Tubkaek and inland Ao Nang, with honest guidance on rooms, families, transfers, prices and the base that makes a first...
Read the guide
All travel guides
10 Best Waterfalls in Thailand for 2026: Routes, Swimming and Safety
A practical 2026 guide to ten standout Thailand waterfalls, comparing route fit, trail effort, swimming, seasonal flow, safety and realistic trip time.
Read the guide
All travel guides
12 Best Restaurants in Chiang Rai for 2026
A practical 2026 guide to Chiang Rai’s best northern Thai restaurants, market evenings, garden cafés and special meals, with realistic prices, booking advice and a three-day food plan.
Read the guide
All travel guides
Kanchanaburi Itinerary 2026: A Realistic 3-Day Plan for Erawan Waterfall, Hellfire Pass and the River Kwai
A realistic three-day Kanchanaburi route covering the River Kwai bridge, railway history, Erawan Waterfall, Hellfire Pass, Sai Yok, transport, costs and practical alternatives.
Read the guide
All travel guides
Koh Chang Itinerary 2026: A Realistic 5-Day Island Plan
A realistic five-day Koh Chang plan covering west-coast beaches, Koh Rang, Khlong Phlu, ferry timing, transport, budgets and weather-smart alternatives.
Read the guide
All travel guides
Best Areas to Stay in Koh Phangan 2026: Which Beach Fits Your Trip?
Compare eight Koh Phangan bases for beaches, Full Moon access, wellness, families, ferries, prices and transport, with a clear 2026 recommendation.
Read the guide
All travel guides
20 Best Things to Do in Koh Samui in 2026: Boat Trips, Beaches and Local Experiences
Compare 20 of the best things to do in Koh Samui, including Ang Thong, Koh Tao, beaches, temples, food, waterfalls, costs, weather alternatives and realistic booking choices.
Read the guide
All travel guides
Thailand Monsoon Packing List 2026: What You Actually Need
Pack for Thailand’s rainy season without filling the suitcase with heavy waterproof gear. This practical guide covers quick-dry clothing, rain protection, temple outfits, dry storage, medicine, cabin baggage, power banks and...
Read the guidePage 24 of 30 · all travel guides
A little context before you go
A travel guide built around your decisions
Itineraries
Choose a route by trip length, destination and travel style.
Explore this section →Plan Your Trip
Start with timing, budgets, packing and the practical decisions.
Explore this section →Bangkok
Explore Bangkok guides, areas, food, transport and things to do.
Explore this section →Northern Thailand
Plan Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pai and journeys across the north.
Explore this section →Islands & Beaches
Compare islands, beach bases and routes through southern Thailand.
Explore this section →Budget, Money & Transport
Work through costs, cash, trains, flights, ferries and transfers.
Explore this section →Keep exploring
The next part of your plan
Planning with Taylor's Trailblazing Travels
Research-led guides by Karen Taylor. Read the full articles for sources, image credits and the checks that matter before you book.
About Karen Taylor →