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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Thailand.

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Travel videos

Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries

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Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries is a YouTube travel channel built around Karl Watson’s longer travel films and trip breakdowns.

This itinerary video is a helpful first leg of a Thailand journey, linking Bangkok with Kanchanaburi, Erawan National Park, Ayutthaya, and market stops.

The Endless Adventure

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The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, focused on places, food, and long-term travel.

This vlog starts a Thailand road trip from Bangkok toward Sukhothai, giving the route north a practical and easygoing travel context.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, a long-term traveler and author who shares travel videos and practical information.

This travel video provides a useful island-and-beach overview of Phuket, Ko Tao, Ko Phangan, and Ko Samui for viewers comparing Thailand’s coastal stops.

Syifa Adriana

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Syifa Adriana is a YouTube travel channel by a UK-based solo travel vlogger focused on culture, history, and everyday life.

This vlog documents the Mae Hong Son Loop by motorbike, making it a strong Northern Thailand route video through Chiang Mai, Pai, Mae Hong Son, and nearby stops.

Travel articles & blogs

A Little Adrift
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A Little Adrift is a long-running travel site focused on responsible tourism, slow travel, long-term planning, and practical destination guides. Their Thailand travel guide is a practical pre-trip resource, pairing what-to-know advice with perspective informed by former expat experience.

A Little Adrift: Thailand

Read the guide at alittleadrift.com/thailand/.

alittleadrift.com/thailand/

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site focused on structured destination guides and practical comparison tools. Their Thailand guide gives a well-rounded overview of temples, islands, street food, cities, jungles, and beaches, making it a helpful starting point for planning a varied trip.

Visit Thailand, Thailand — Travel Guide (2026)

Gilded temples, turquoise island waters, the world's most celebrated street food, and a warmth of welcome that earns it the name 'Land

viatravelers.com/destinations/thailand/

A Dangerous Business
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A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog, focused on realistic travel planning and first-hand destination guidance. Her Thailand guide is a practical country overview, pairing things to do with getting-around advice for travelers shaping a realistic route.

Thailand Travel Guide

Thailand, known as the Land of Smiles, is one of the most popular destinations for travelers in Southeast Asia. Thailand has something to offer everyone, from stunning beaches to bustling cities to laid-back mountain towns. Thailand quick facts Top 10 things to do in Thailand Getting around Within the cities, tuk tuks and motorcycle taxis...

dangerous-business.com/destinations/thailand/

Going Awesome Places
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Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand built around detailed first-hand travel guides and practical trip planning. Their Thailand guide is especially useful for trip planning, with practical coverage of things to do, where to eat, where to stay, and what to expect.

Thailand Travel Guide - Going Awesome Places

The ultimate Thailand travel guide, with tips and advice on things to do, where to eat, where to stay, what to expect & more to plan your trip.

goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/thailand/

Earth Trekkers
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Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in structured destination guides, itineraries, and route-based planning. Their Thailand guide offers strong planning value for travelers comparing Bangkok, Krabi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Sukhothai, and Ayutthaya.

Thailand Travel Guide

Thailand Travel Guide. Travel planning advice for Bangkok, Krabi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, family travel in Thailand.

earthtrekkers.com/destination-thailand/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with a professional travel-publishing approach and first-hand roots. Their Thailand itinerary is a flexible planning resource for one-, two-, or three-week trips, helping readers match the country to the time they have.

The PERFECT Thailand Itinerary for 1, 2 or 3 Weeks [2026]

There's no better way to make the most of your Thailand itinerary than by following this guide written by an expert, designed if you have 1, 2 or 3 weeks.

nomadasaurus.com/thailand-itinerary/

Finding the Universe
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Finding the Universe is a travel and photography blog focused on first-hand destination guides, itinerary planning, and practical tips. Their two-week Thailand itinerary is a helpful trip planner, covering sights, food, transport, accommodation, and practical details in one route-focused guide.

2 Weeks In Thailand: A Detailed Thailand Itinerary and Trip Planner

The perfect Thailand itinerary for 2 weeks in Thailand, covering what to see, what to eat, how to get around, where to stay, practical considerations for visiting Thailand and much more!

findingtheuniverse.com/two-week-thailand-itinerary/

Wild Junket
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Wild Junket is Nellie Huang's adventure and experiential travel blog, with a focus on detailed destination guidance. Her two-week Thailand itinerary is a thoughtful fit for first-time visitors, balancing beaches, culture, street food, and backpacking-style travel.

Thailand Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Thailand for First-Timers – Wild Junket

Thailand is one of the most popular backpacking destinations, thanks to its gorgeous beaches, welcoming culture, and delicious street food. Here is our recommendation of a 2-week Thailand itinerary for first-time visitors.

wildjunket.com/thailand-itinerary-2-weeks/

Nomadic Matt
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Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on practical planning and money-saving travel guidance. Their Thailand article is a concise, practical guide to nine things to see and do, with added tips for travelling around the country.

9 Incredible Things to Do Thailand in 2026 | Nomadic Matt

Looking for things to do in Thailand? Here are nine rthings to do, with included tips on how to travel around the country.

nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/things-to-do-in-thailand/

Y Travel Blog
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Y Travel Blog is a practical travel site by Caroline and Craig Makepeace, covering destination guidance, family travel, and trip advice. Their Thailand transport article is useful for visitors comparing tuk-tuks with other ways to get around the country more cheaply.

Tuk-Tuks Are For Tourists: Secrets For Getting Around Thailand

The tuk tuks are for tourists. There are better ways of getting around Thailand. See for yourself as the cheaper secrets are revealed here!

ytravelblog.com/getting-around-thailand/

This Battered Suitcase
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This Battered Suitcase is Brenna Holeman's personal travel and life blog, with narrative writing and practical travel advice. Her Thailand packing guide gives practical clothing advice for cities, beaches, and mountains, with helpful attention to heat, humidity, rain, comfort, and cultural appropriateness.

What to Wear in Thailand - This Battered Suitcase

From the cities to the beaches to the mountains, here's what to wear in Thailand while staying both comfortable and culturally appropriate.

thisbatteredsuitcase.com/what-to-wear-in-thailand/

Adventurous Kate
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Adventurous Kate is Kate McCulley's solo female travel blog, centered on safety, confidence, and realistic solo travel advice. Her Thailand guide is a strong resource for solo female travelers, addressing safety, ease of travel, and what women travelling alone can expect.

Solo Female Travel in Thailand - Is Thailand Safe? - Adventurous Kate

Looking to plan a solo trip to Thailand? Thailand is an excellent destination for traveling alone as a woman! It's easy, very safe, and welcoming.

adventurouskate.com/solo-female-travel-thailand-safe/

The Shooting Star
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The Shooting Star is Shivya Nath's sustainable travel blog, focused on conscious travel and community-aware destination writing. Her Thailand where-to-stay guide highlights unique lodges, boutique hotels, B&Bs, and eco-friendly accommodation options, giving conscious travelers a more distinctive planning angle.

Thailand Where to Stay: Unique Lodges and B&Bs - The Shooting Star

Thailand where to stay guide: A collection of unique and eco-friendly accommodations away from the crowds, inspiring responsible travel in Thailand.

the-shooting-star.com/thailand-where-to-stay/

Breathedreamgo
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Breathedreamgo is Mariellen Ward's transformational travel site, rooted in cultural immersion, responsible travel, and South Asia expertise. Her Thai food guide is a useful resource for planning meals, spanning Bangkok street food, Chiang Mai night markets, healthy Thai food, and vegan and gluten-free options.

The best Thai food in Thailand - Breathedreamgo

A guide to Thai food in Thailand that includes Bangkok street food, Chiang Mai night markets, healthy Thai food, and vegan and gluten free Thai food options.

breathedreamgo.com/the-best-thai-food-in-thailand/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering independent travel, digital nomad topics, and trip preparation. Their Thailand travel insurance guide is a practical trip-preparation resource, explaining whether insurance is needed and comparing available options for Thailand.

Complete Guide: The Best Travel Insurance For Thailand | 2026

Wondering if you need travel insurance in Thailand? Yes.✔️ Take a look at your options when it comes to insurance in Thailand.

abrokenbackpack.com/travel-insurance-thailand/

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