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Secrets, tips and special vibes for Thailand for 30+ couples and solo-travellers

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If you ever plan a trip to Thailand and look for non-generic tips, secrets and things to do. Here are 100% authentic, tested and true bangers!
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Chiang Mai

Great trips, workation, coffee and things to do in nature. Northern Thailand. Reachable by night train or plane.
 
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Thai cooking class whole day on a beautiful farm ground with great service, a funny and good chef (ask for Bryan). Learn 8 recipes and have lots of meals in a group. Five star experience. Pick up return service from Chiang Mai is included. Good pictu...
Grandma's Home Cooking School
 
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There are a lot of elephant tours. This is the one that started the whole nature-first approach. You will get close to the giants, don’t worry. But the whole approach is different. Imagine in the other parks are 100+ tourists riding, feeding and inte...
Elephant Nature Park - the only nature friendly elephant experience
 
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They have a cat, a library room and excellent food and drinks with the certain extra
Bloomin' Moon hostel.cafe | Chiang Mai
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Bangkok

 
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For around 100€: beautiful hotel, great traffic connection, well located, TWO pools, fantastic breakfast buffet with choices grande and 5-star service and staff. Why wait? Pick this one!
Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai Bangkok | อีสติน แกรนด์ พญาไท

Islands Adaman Sea

 
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A wonderful small resort on an island without cars, stores and trouble. What a hideaway! Special is the excellent restaurant ( a bit pricey), the jungle hill right next door ( great for photos), a cool bar „light my fire“ around the corner, the beaut...
Coco Cottage, Ko Ngai

Koh Phangan - the island is a gem / ignore parties

 
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If you look for a boutique and quiet, special atmosphere small resort, without the big hotel things. Look no further. Check the picture, like the vibe? They don’t have many rooms, be quick.
Sand in My Shoes Beach Loft, Thong Nai Pan Noi (updated prices 2025)