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Different to tours, these are all activities we have personally been to and written about.

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Tham Le Khao Kob

Tham Le Khao Kob: An unseen cave boat ride you can’t miss

If you’re headed to, or through Trang province, the Tham Le Khao Kob cave is one activity worth your time!…

Dive & Relax

Koh Lanta Scuba Diving – Everything you need to know

The Andaman Sea has some of the best diving in the world, so if you’ve already dived the Gulf, you’re…

Tonsai Bay in Thailand with longtail boat driving past

Tonsai and Railay Bay – A Rock climber’s paradise in Thailand

When climbers think of rock climbing in Thailand, the first place they will usually think of is Tonsai Bay in…

Bouldering at Khon Kaen zoo

Rock Climbing and Bouldering in Khon Kaen, Thailand

Khon Kaen (เทศบาลนครขอนแก่น) is not the most popular place to climb in Thailand, but there are plenty of sandstone boulders…

Phatthalung wetlands Talay Noi (ทะเลน้อย)

Exploring “Thale Noi” wetlands in Phatthalung

Thale Noi, also spelled Talay Noi (ทะเลน้อย) is an internationally recognized and protected wetland in Phatthalung province covering more than…

Chiang Mai Grand Canyon Waterpark

The Grand Canyon Chiang Mai Waterpark

The most unique waterpark we've ever been to, and an insanely fun way to stay cool in Chiang Mai

Soi Sawan Waterfall the best waterfall in Thailand

Soi Sawan Waterfall in Pha Taem National Park, Ubon Ratchathani

This stunning waterfall is crazy fun to play in, and has almost no visitors.

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park – full park itinerary [Updated 2026]

An overlooked area with one of Thailand's best national parks.

wild elephants in Thailand at Kuiburi

It’s easy to see wild elephants in Thailand – Kuiburi National Park [2026]

Seeing these incredible animals in the wild is an amazing experience that may be the highlight of your trip

Chiang Mai Sticky Falls

Visiting Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall in Chiang Mai

This unique waterfall near Chiang Mai has high-traction rock surfaces that are fun to play on and make for epic…

Kaeng Krachan National Park dusky langur

Kaeng Krachan National Park – Wildlife viewing paradise

One of Thailand's best locations for viewing wildlife

Khlong Khon Mangroves Samut Songkhram

Khlong Khon – mangroves, monkeys & Thai wakeboarding

One of the most fun and most interesting day trips you can do from Bangkok

Phu Faek National Forest

Phu Faek Forest Park and Some Dinosaur Footprints!

The main draw to Phu Faek Forest Park is the real dinosaur footprints which are found here. Something not to…

Ban Nong Mae Na river rafting Phetchabun Thailand

Phetchabun river rafting in Ban Nong Mae Na

Sometimes you accidentally stumble on amazing places

Tat Ton Waterfall Chaiyaphum

Tat Ton Waterfall in Chaiyaphum Province

Chaiyaphum doesn't have much, but its got one of Thailand's best waterfalls

Rock climbing at Green Climbers Home – Thakhek, Laos

A short over the Thai-Laos border in Nakhon Phanom is a rock climbers paradise.

Phu Phan Noi viewpoint Nong Bua Lamphu

Phu Phan Noi viewpoint in Nong Bua Lamphu

Phu Phan Noi is one of our top activities in Nong Bua Lamphu

Sea-mud bath & boat trip at Ban Laem Homestay

We visited Ban Laem Homestay in Nakhon Si Thammarat for the day to take part in some local activities, the…

Ghost Tower alternatives

Three urban exploring alternatives to the Sathorn Unique Ghost Tower

You can't get into the Ghost Tower anymore: Here are our alternatives

Bangkok urban exploring Old Customs House

Urban exploration at Bangkok’s Old Customs House

This abandoned colonial-era building in Bangkok is both beautiful and creepy.

Sam Phan Bok - Ubon Ratchathani

Exploring Sam Pan Bok, Ubon Ratchathani’s ‘Grand Canyon’

These sandstone formations along the Mekong are full reflective pools. The area is a landscape photographer's dream.

Airplane Graveyard in Bangkok

Urban explorers and photographers shouldn't miss the Airplane Graveyard in Bangkok!

Sunrise over a sea of fog at Phu Chi Fa, Chiang Rai, Thailand

Phu Chi Fa – Sunrise & the sea of fog in Chiang Rai

Phu Chi Fa in Chiang Rai might have the best sunrise in all of Thailand.

Enduro riding in Thailand - Pai

Enduro riding in Thailand – Pai and Mae Hong Son

There's no other way to get further from the tourist trail faster than by enduro riding in Northern Thailand

Wakeboarding in Bangkok Taco Lake

Wakeboarding in Bangkok at Taco Lake

Wakeboarding is one of our favorite activities to beat the heat in Bangkok