
Thailand
The south of thailand
Backpacking
€ 1.000 - 2.000
20 days
A month in Thailand — from the buzzing streets of Bangkok to the stillness of Khao Sok, and beach days in Krabi, Koh Samui, and Phuket. I traveled with friends, took pictures for a dreamy hotel, went to a full moon party, and ate way too much mango sticky rice and pad thai. It was a mix of chaos, calm, and everything in between — the kind of trip that leaves you sun-kissed, a little tired, and really grateful.
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Bangkok: city buzz and hidden gems
We started our trip in Bangkok — loud, busy, chaotic in the best way. It was overwhelming at first, but quickly addicting. Days were filled with temples, boat rides, and sweating our way through street markets in search of mango sticky rice or pad Thai straight from the wok. One evening, we joined a local food tour and wandered through tucked-away alleys and night markets, tasting everything from spicy noodles to coconut pancakes. Another day, we escaped the city for a trip to the floating markets — boats stacked with fruit and steaming pots of food drifting past us. A wonderful start to our trip.

Ao nang: Longtails and limestone cliffs
From the chaos of the city to the calm of the sea — Krabi was a shift we didn’t know we needed. We stayed in Ao Nang, where dramatic limestone cliffs rise straight out of the ocean and longtail boats line the shore like a postcard. We spent our days island hopping to turquoise bays, snorkeling in warm water, and letting the sun tire us out. One of my favorite memories was the evening we fixed ourselves a boat and headed out to watch the sunset from the water. The sea was calm and the sky slowly turning gold. Just us, floating, with nowhere to be. It was quiet, peaceful, unforgettable.

Khao Sok: Jungle stillness and floating bungalows
Khao Sok was a surprise. Deep green jungle, mist-covered mountains, and a lake so still it looked like glass. We did a 3-day, 2-night stay with Smiley Bungalows. The first night we stayed in a dome in Khao Sok village — surrounded by rainforest sounds and thick jungle air. That evening, we joined a night safari in Thailand’s oldest national park, flashlights flickering through the trees as we searched for wildlife. The next day, we headed out to the lake and stayed in floating bungalows. Simple, quiet, with nothing but water and rainforest all around. Mornings were peaceful. We’d paddle out in kayaks or sip coffee on the deck, listening to birds and distant monkey calls. No phones, no plans — just nature, friends, and stillness. Looking back, it was one of the most special stops of the trip.

Koh Samui: Beach days and coconut ice cream
Koh Samui was all about slow mornings, sun-warmed skin, and lazy beach days. We stayed at a villa and had some of the best views of the island. It felt like summer on repeat — swimming, chilling, and watching the light shift across the sea. One night, we took a boat to Koh Phangan to catch the Full Moon Party. Watching the beach fill with neon lights, fire dancers spinning along the shoreline, and the music echoing under the full moon — was an experience in itself. The next day we were back in the quiet, salty air of Samui. A bit tired, a bit sunburned, and very happy.

Phuket: A solo pause by the sea
After traveling through Thailand with friends, Phuket felt like a gentle landing. I came here alone, on a small photography job for Selina — a dreamy hotel tucked between the palms, where time moved slowly. It turned out to be exactly what I needed. I didn’t really leave the hotel — I’d spend my days editing photos by the pool, reading in the shade, or sipping iced coffee with my feet in the sand. The only time I left was for a lobster dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant with a sea view — a quiet little treat to close off the trip. Phuket was the perfect reset before heading home.
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