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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!…

Hiking the Monk’s Trail, Chiang Mai – Wat Pha Lat & Doi Suthep

The Monk’s Trail is a very accessible hike in Chiang Mai. The starting point is easy to get to, just…

Escape the city at The Ozone cafe in Bangkrajao

We’re coffee lovers, and sure we can find amazing coffee throughout Bangkok, but what we struggle with is finding those…

Local food, tea and farm experience at A’ La Campagne

If you’re driving in to Pattaya from Sukhumvit Road, check out A’ La Campagne, a perfect spot for dates, families,…

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…

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…

Tham Khao Luang Cave Phetchaburi

Tham Khao Luang Cave Phetchaburi

This cave full of Buddha statues puts on a stunning light show on sunny days

Kaeng Krachan National Park dusky langur

Kaeng Krachan National Park – Wildlife viewing paradise

One of Thailand's best locations for viewing wildlife

Ratchaburi bat cave

Ratchaburi bat cave and amazing evening flight spectacle

This is a seriously cool thing to witness, highly recommended

Khao Ngu Stone Park Ratchaburi

Khao Ngu Stone Park in Ratchaburi

A nice activity to spend a couple of hours in Ratchaburi

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…

Kaeng Don Klang Park

Kaeng Don Klang Park

Kaeng Don Klang Park (สวนสาธารณะแก่งดอนกลาง) is a large lake surrounded by small parks in Kalasin. The locals come to run,…

Bung Ta Lua Water Park in Nakhon Ratchasima

If you are staying in Korat city in Nakhon Ratchasima Province (นครราชสีมา), there are some nearby places you can escape…

Phu Thok sunrise sea of mist Chiang Khan

Phu Thok Mountain – sunrise in Chiang Khan

See the sunrise over a sea of mist in Chiang Khan, Loei Province

Chiang Khan rabbit temple – Wat Pra Putthabat Phu Kwai Ngoen

Build up your good karma by feeding adorable rabbits at this temple in Loei Province

Huay Krating Reservoir

Huai Krating Reservoir – Blissed out in Loei

Eat, drink, and relax on a raft at this beautiful lake in Loei

Ban Mung, Noen Maprang, Phitsanulok bats

The incredible flight of the bats in Phitsanulok

This might be the coolest place in Thailand that nobody has heard of

Ban Nong Mae Na river rafting Phetchabun Thailand

Phetchabun river rafting in Ban Nong Mae Na

Sometimes you accidentally stumble on amazing places

Mor Hin Khao Thailand Stonehenge in Chaiyaphum

Mor Hin Khao – Thailand’s Stonehenge in Chaiyaphum

These strange rock formations in Chaiyaphum Province are definitely worth a visit

Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park

Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park, Sakon Nakhon

After spending the day exploring Sakon Nakhon, head to Somdet Phra Srinagarindra Park (สวนสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร์) for some relaxation. It’s a lovely…

Nong Han Chaloem Phrakiat Lotus Park in Sakon Nakhon

After spending some time in Sakon Nakhon, I met some locals who invited me to go with them to Nong…

Cycling the Mekong river in Nakhon Phanom

Rent a bicycle and cycle up to 75km along the Mekong river

Tat Ton Waterfall Chaiyaphum

Tat Ton Waterfall in Chaiyaphum Province

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

Wat Chalermprakiat Lampang

Wat Chalermprakiat – mountaintop pagodas in Lampang Province [2026]

Temples for people who don't normally like visiting temples.