Female, first time traveller. NEED ADVICE on best route through Southern Thailiand.

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Started 4 months ago by Paris92
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Paris92
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Hey all,

I will be leaving the UK around the 21st March. I am going solo. My budget is going to be around £2250.

I have pre-planned a volunteering position in Cambodia, it is due to begin from 31st March/1st April, lasting a minimum of 4 weeks.

My friend is planning to meet me in Bangkok in the first week of May, then we have 4-5 weeks to travel southern Thailand.

My journey will start, flying from London to Bangkok, as it is by far the cheapest in comparison of flying direct to Cambodia. I want to spend a maximum of 2 nights in Bangkok, then use the 5/6 days I have before Cambodia, staying somewhere on the coast relaxing and exploring.

When I fly back to Bangkok at the beginning of May. Me and my friend are staying in Bangkok, again, for a maximum of 2 nights.

I really want to visit Kanchanaburi and see the tiger temples before heading down south. The biggest thing I need help with is routes and transport. Have looked at flights, train travel and bus times/routes/costs and want confirmation of best form of transport.

My top places of interest are;
*Koh Chang
*Phuket
*Krabi
*Ko Samui
*Ko PhiPhi
*Ko Tao
*Ko Pha ngan
*Ko Samet.

Me and my friend are 20 years of age, are looking to have some fun, good bars, parties , aswell as relaxing on beaches and we love culture and interacting with locals and other travellers.

Posted 4 months ago #
Laura
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Hi! Hope I can help a little. I ended up backpacking solo around Thailand (and more) when I was 18/19.

The biggest thing is just to be flexible! I know you don't have much time, but don't make a daily schedule and just go with the flow. Here are a few tips route wise...

You needn't book any travel within Thailand in advance - when you're in Bangkok you can pop into a travel agents and leave on a bus south that evening. Booking in advance won't save you any money or time, and will compromise your flexibility!
In terms of your places of interest...many will probably argue with me but here's my hit/miss list:
- Koh Chang HIT but briefly, it's pricey!
- Phuket HIT the Old Town but not much else. It's pretty sleazey.
- Krabi MISS
- Koh Samui MISS unless you want to visit the Ice Bar! The island's pricey and there's little to do here which you can't do elsewhere
- Koh Phi Phi HITHITHIT! Awesome nightlife, with chilled early hours bars and lovely boat trips. Be sure to trek to the viewpoint for sunset/sunrise, it's spectacular.
- Koh Tao HIT for scuba diving! It also has a really chilled atmosphere, but avoid going here just after Full Moon as it's where EVERYONE heads to and is therefore packed.
- Koh Phangan HIT for a Full Moon party - it'd be a shame not to if you can work the dates! Booking your accomodation in advance is pretty much essential. Depending on your budget, Coral Bungalows is a fantastic place to stay, ten minutes from the party beach and host of infamous pool parties. Beware, all hotels/hostels require minimum 5 nights booking over Full Moon dates so allow for this. Here's the link: http://www.coralhaadrin.com
- Koh Samet MISS I don't think there's a lot there that you won't have already seen.

Hope this has helped! Feel free to ask for any other advice...
Laura

Posted 4 months ago #
inspiredbykrissi
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I would reccomend Koh Lanta as its cheap and on the Andaman coast so snorkelling and SCUBA diving is amazing. If you want parties then Koh Phi Phi, Koh Phangan for the full moon will be right up your streeet im sure.

Miss: koh samui, phuket, chang as they are all pricey and you will get more form the other islands.

Kanchanaburi is beautiful but i here the Tiger Temple is fairly contraversial. If you're heading that way try Erawan Falls. They are stunning.

Have fun and happy travels

PS go easy on the buckets

Posted 4 months ago #
Patt
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Hello...(I am not good English)

I am recommend Koh Chang(at Lonely Beach...:to privacy. You can stay for 550 Baht<16 $> per night at front beach. And they have a party every day also;

2 day in Bkk. I do recommend to stay at "Khao San Road" because very close with The Ko Rattanakosin (The old part of Bangkok)That's easy to walk around to see The Grand Palace and The Emerald Buddha Temple.

sorry i am not good English. hope you understand ^ ^

Well come to Thailand
^ ^..

Posted 3 months ago #
Patt
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