#backpacking

All our Thailand guides tagged backpacking.

Traditional longtail boats anchored in a calm turquoise Thai bay, framed by a gnarled tree branch in warm golden light

Ready-made itineraries Updated 16 August 2026

Three Weeks in Thailand: The Complete Itinerary

A realistic three-week Thailand itinerary: Bangkok, the north around Chiang Mai and Pai, and one island group, week by week, with what to leave out and why.

A bamboo bridge crossing bright green rice fields near Pai, Thailand

Regions & cities Updated 29 July 2026

Pai: The Mountain Town and the 762 Bends

A small town in a valley three hours north of Chiang Mai, reached by a famously winding road: what to do there, how long people actually stay, and whether the drive is worth it.