I lived in Thailand from August 2019 to May 2022, mostly working in the luxury travel industry. However, when I lost my job during the pandemic, I got creative with how I spent my time and later started working remotely – the second wind to my digital nomad journey.
Here’s my Thailand travel guide, featuring some lesser-known destinations and festivals, with insider tips from a local expat’s perspective…
Literary Thailand
What kind if Page Traveller would I be if I didn’t read my way around Thailand? Here are the best bookstores and books you need to know about:
Where to Visit in Thailand
The isolation during the Covid-19 years meant I was able to travel Thailand without many tourists. I also took the opportunity to visit some lesser-known Thai destinations. Here are my top picks:
When to Visit Thailand
There’s never a bad time to visit Thailand; rainy and dry seasons alternate by coast and actually, rainy season is probably my preferred season anyway (the storms are spectacular!). However, the multitude of festivals around the country are worth experiencing if you can time you trip. Here are a few of my favourites:
More Southeast Asia
If you’re planning a wider Southeast Asia trip, including Thailand in a longer itinerary, here’s what you need to know:
Travel Essentials
Here are the websites and services I personally use and recommend.
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FLIGHTS: The best deals can be found on Skyscanner, Google Flights and Kiwi (learn more about Kiwi travel hacking here).
TRAVEL INSURANCE: I recommend World Nomads for travel insurance because you can purchase once you’re already overseas and you can easily extend your policy. For digital nomads, I recommend and personally use Genki (learn more about Genki digital nomad health insurance here).
E-SIM: For travel in Europe, I use an e-sim with GoMobile, which is a provider based in Malta, but you need to be there to set it up.
ACCOMMODATION: I use Booking.com for hotels and Airbnb for apartments. For Colivings, I usually book privately, but Coliving.com is a good place to start.
THINGS TO DO: I use Viator or Get Your Guide for booking day trips, city tours and other activities, though I often check reviews on TripAdvisor too.