From the famously cheap shopping in Bangkok to the affordable paradise of the idyllic southern islands, Thailand is a backpacker’s dream. Now the most popular destination for travelers in Southeast Asia, there’s so much to see and do that it can be hard to know where to begin planning a trip – so here’s an introduction to backpacking in Thailand!

Chiang Mai, Thailand is an unspoiled SE Asian treasure where a visitor has the opportunity to experience the many modern conveniences, and all of the old world charm, of this magnificent 700 year old city and the spectacular surrounding area (formerly the ancient Lanna Thai Kingdom). Chiang Mai is one of the few destinations remaining in the world where visitors can immerse in a tapestry of culture, tradition, and spectacular natural surroundings; all easily accessible from this small city jewel of Northern Thailand.

Thailand Luxury Hotels - Several of Thailand’s more famous luxury hotels frequently appear on many listings of top luxury hotels of the world eg. the luxury Bangkok hotels; Bangkok Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai’s Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi.