Plan a trip

Going to a festival? Stay nearby.

Rooms near the big festivals go fast, and many Isan towns have only a few hotels. Book early, and check the festival date first.

Honest travel guides

The wide white-sand curve of Ao Wong Duean, Koh Samet

Koh Samet vs Hua Hin: An Honest Guide to a Beach Escape from BangkokTwo beaches, both about three hours from Bangkok, and very different trips. How to get there, what it costs, where to stay, where to eat, and the catches the brochures leave out.

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