{"id":2365,"date":"2015-03-30T09:00:53","date_gmt":"2015-03-30T09:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/?p=2365"},"modified":"2015-03-25T03:55:10","modified_gmt":"2015-03-25T03:55:10","slug":"what-can-you-do-with-one-month-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/what-can-you-do-with-one-month-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can You Do with One Month in Thailand?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To many, one month seems like an incredibly long time to travel in one place. Hell, most people don&#8217;t even get a month of holiday time in one calendar year. While the idea of traveling in a foreign country for an entire 30 days may be strange to some, those who\u00a0choose to do it end up finding that time really does fly when you&#8217;re having fun &#8211; especially in Thailand. The Kingdom of Smiles already grants 30-day stays to a plethora of countries, so why not use them all? After all, there&#8217;s a whole lot that you can do with one month in Thailand&#8230;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Adventures in the North (10 days)<\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_2375\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0615.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0615\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2375\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2375\"  alt=\"Home for the night in a Thai jungle village.\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0615.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0615.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0615-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Home for the night in a Thai jungle village.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Thrill-seekers and lovers of the great outdoors will find paradise in northern Thailand. Embark on multi-day treks through the jungle, sleeping in ethnic minority villages,\u00a0diving into waterfalls, and learning how local people live way off the grid. Trekking is a big industry these days, making it easy to join in a group from just about anywhere. On our many trips to Thailand, the <a title=\"Trekking Through the Thai Jungle \u2013 Part One\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/jungletrekpartone\/\">3-day jungle trek<\/a> we did outside of Chiang Mai still ranks up there as one of the best experiences.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"One Month in Thailand - Part XIII - Jungle Trek Day One\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NzIRdIMfpTk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2371\" style=\"width: 412px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0038.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0038\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2371\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2371\"  alt=\"I like my roads curvy.\" width=\"402\" height=\"600\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0038.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0038.jpg 402w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0038-235x350.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I like my roads curvy.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather explore northern Thailand on two wheels than two feet, you&#8217;ve got plenty of options for cycling or motorbike trips. Consider tackling the famed <a title=\"1,864 Curves \u2013 the Mae Hong Son Loop\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/1864-curves-the-mae-hong-son-loop\/\">Mae Hong Son loop with its 1,864 curves<\/a>. On the long and winding road, there are tons of scenic overlooks, waterfalls, temples, and more to stop at and break up the ride. Stay in places like <a title=\"Caving and Trekking in Soppong\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/caving-and-trekking-in-soppong\/\">Soppong<\/a> &#8211; where you can visit some epic caves, and <a title=\"Life of Pai: Northern Thailand\u2019s Hippie Mecca\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/life-of-pai-northern-thailands-hippie-mecca\/\">Pai<\/a> &#8211; the hippie Mecca of Thailand.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Streets, Beats &amp; Eats: Pai, Thailand\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lC6Ss-8mVf0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2376\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0764.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0764\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2376\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2376\"  alt=\"Zip through the jungle in north Thailand.\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0764.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0764.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0764-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zip through the jungle in north Thailand.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>That&#8217;s just the beginning &#8211; there are still <a title=\"How to Choose an Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/chiang-mai-elephant-camps\/\">elephant training camps<\/a>, zipline courses, Muay Thai schools, and so much more. With just 10 days, you&#8217;ll obviously have to make a few choices and save some adventures for your next visit.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Explore Ancient Capitals (3 days)<\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_2379\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0432.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0432\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2379\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2379\"  alt=\"Explore the ruins at Ayutthaya.\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0432.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0432-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore the ruins at Ayutthaya.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While other SE Asian temples &#8211; such as Angkor and Bagan &#8211; tend to attract more attention and visitors, Thailand is home to a few notable ancient capitals that are now historical parks. On your way to Bangkok from the north, it&#8217;s worth it to dedicate at least a few days to explore the ruins of Thailand&#8217;s golden era. It&#8217;s possible to visit <a title=\"The Ancient City of Sukhothai\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/the-ancient-city-of-sukhothai\/\">Sukhothai<\/a>,\u00a0Si Satchanalai, and <a title=\"Ayutthaya \u2013 The Ancient Capital (Part One)\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/ayutthaya-the-ancient-capital-part-one\/\">Ayutthaya<\/a> in three days on a straight shot down to Bangkok. If that&#8217;s too much temple hopping for you, cut one out and take a day in between to relax.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"One Month in Thailand - Part IX - Ayutthaya (Morning)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pASyo_biicE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Bright Lights, Big City (4 days)<\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_2374\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0274.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0274\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2374\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2374\"  alt=\"Hello, Bangkok!\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0274.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0274.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0274-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hello, Bangkok!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>OK I&#8217;ll admit it &#8211; the first time I went to <a title=\"Bright Lights, Big City\u2026 Bangkok! (Day One)\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/bangkokdayone\/\">Bangkok<\/a> I wasn&#8217;t exactly a huge fan. From scamming taxi drivers, to gridlocked traffic, to sweating through my shirt every time I stepped outside, it was hard to see the charm of Bangkok. A few trips later, and it&#8217;s one of my favorite cities in the world. There&#8217;s just so much going on, whether you&#8217;re into history, culture, art, music, food, shopping, or just having a wild night out on the town.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2373\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0495.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0495\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2373\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2373\"  alt=\"Temple of the Emerald Buddha\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0495.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0495.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0495-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Temple of the Emerald Buddha<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Spend your days visiting places like Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), cruising the Chao Phraya River, and hunting for bargains at one of the city&#8217;s countless markets. Enjoy a nice dinner and Happy Hour at one of the many fine dining establishments, or just pull up a stool, order up some Pad Thai, and crack a bottle of Chang on the side of the street. At night, the world is your oyster in Bangkok. From the debauchery of Khao Son Road, to upscale cocktail lounges, to futuristic night clubs, there&#8217;s no shortage of nighttime fun here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2370\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/CIMG2135.jpg\" aria-label=\"CIMG2135\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2370\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2370\"  alt=\"One of the city's many nightlife districts.\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/CIMG2135.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/CIMG2135.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/CIMG2135-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the city&#8217;s many nightlife districts.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"One Month in Thailand - Part VIII - Bangkok Day Two\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KNeJNiQHQno?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Connect with Nature (3 days)<\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_2381\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0074.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0074\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2381\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2381\"  alt=\"Khao Sok NP\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0074.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0074.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0074-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Khao Sok NP<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While Thailand is famous for its idyllic islands and rowdy nightlife, there are also many national parks where you can escape the crowds of bucket-schwilling backpackers and selfie-snapping tourists for some peace and quiet. In total, there are 127 national parks across the country, 22 of them being marine parks. Some of the most popular include Khao Yai (about 3 hours from Bangkok), Doi Inthanon (along the aforementioned MHS loop), and <a title=\"Island Hopping \u2013 Part Five \u2013 Khao Sok National Park\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/island-hopping-part-five-khao-sok-national-park\/\">Khao Sok<\/a> (in between the two coasts). Take your pick and spend a few days hiking, bird watching, or just lounging in a hammock with the sounds of the jungle all around you. It might be hard to believe that you&#8217;re still in Thailand after just coming from Bangkok, but it&#8217;s true.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"One Month in Thailand - Part V - Khao Sok National Park\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JjWM8LuVrdA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Sun, Sand, and Scuba (10 days)<\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_2368\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/G0383610.jpg\" aria-label=\"G0383610\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2368\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2368\"  alt=\"A great place for diving.\" width=\"600\" height=\"331\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/G0383610.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/G0383610.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/G0383610-350x193.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A great place for diving.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After trekking, motorbike riding, caving, temple hopping, and partying in the city, it&#8217;s time for that vacation you were planning. With 10 days, it&#8217;s best to pick one or two islands to truly give yourself some time for R&amp;R. Do your research and think about exactly what you want out of your Thai beach holiday. Based on my experiences, here are a few examples of the islands and what scene you&#8217;ll find:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2369\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/GOPR1960.jpg\" aria-label=\"GOPR1960\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2369\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2369\"  alt=\"More than just diving on Koh Tao.\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/GOPR1960.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/GOPR1960.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/GOPR1960-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">More than just diving on Koh Tao.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Island Hopping \u2013 Part One\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/island-hopping-part-one\/\"><strong>Koh Tao<\/strong><\/a>: This is predominantly a diving island, with more new certificates issued each year than any other place on Earth. It&#8217;s a great place to do your first course and then a few fun dives. In addition to diving, there are also some nice hiking trails here, a mini-golf course, and a tri-weekly pub crawl that gets a bit out of control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_2382\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0271.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0271\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2382\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2382\"  alt=\"Far from the Full Moon madness...\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0271.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0271.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0271-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Far from the Full Moon madness&#8230;<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"A Day on Koh Pha-Ngan\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/a-day-on-koh-pha-ngan\/\"><strong>Koh Pha Ngan<\/strong><\/a>: While this island is best known for the infamous Full Moon Party, there&#8217;s much more to Pha Ngan than day-glo paint and buckets. It&#8217;s a huge island with a lot to discover, including some awesome hikes, waterfalls, and secluded beaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_2372\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0096.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0096\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2372\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2372\"  alt=\"Scenic Phi Phi Island.\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0096.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0096.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0096-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scenic Phi Phi Island.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Island Hopping \u2013 Part Six \u2013 Phi Phi Islands\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/island-hopping-part-six-phi-phi-islands\/\"><strong>Koh Phi Phi<\/strong><\/a>: This beautiful little island really blew up with tourists in recent years, meaning you&#8217;ll definitely be sharing the sandy beach with hundreds of people. That being said, Phi Phi is popular for a reason. Without any motorized traffic, it&#8217;s still a\u00a0nice break from the constant honking and exhaust on the mainland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_2367\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0017.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0017\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2367\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2367\"  alt=\"Cliche Lonely Planet cover photo on Railay.\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0017.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0017.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0017-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cliche Lonely Planet cover photo on Railay.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tonsai\/Railay<\/strong>: Although these places aren&#8217;t technically islands, they sure feel like it. Blocked off from the mainland by towering peaks, both are only accessible by boat. On Tonsai you&#8217;ll find rustic accommodation, chilled out bars, and a big rock climbing scene. Nearby Railay features a nicer beach, more upscale hotels, and the crowds that both of those things bring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_2366\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter post-item__attachment\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0068.jpg\" aria-label=\"DSC 0068\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2366\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2366\"  alt=\"An empty beach... in Thailand?!\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0068.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0068.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0068-350x235.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An empty beach&#8230; in Thailand?!<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Koh Tarutao<\/strong>: If you really want to escape the crowds, consider making a stop here. This island is a national park, meaning there are no hotels, knick-knack shops, or girlie bars. Just a few simple shacks, one restaurant, and electricity for only four hours a day. Take a bike ride to visit the old prison site, hike up to the viewpoint, take a boat through the mangroves, or just find yourself an empty beach in Thailand &#8211; a very rare sight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before you know it you&#8217;ll be on a flight back home: scrolling through your thousands of photos, recalling all the amazing experiences, and most certainly plotting schemes for how to get back and do it all over again.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<img width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0271-350x235.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image tmp-hide-img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0271-350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/thai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2015\/03\/DSC_0271.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p>To many, one month seems like an incredibly long time to travel in one place. Hell, most people don&#8217;t even get a month of holiday time in one calendar year. 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