Start in Phuket, hop to Koh Phi Phi, and end on Koh Lanta or Koh Tao. Think white sands, clear water, and sunsets that make you question your life choices (in a good way).
Hit Wat Pho (giant reclining Buddha), Wat Arun, and the Grand Palace. It’s spiritual AND aesthetic — your Instagram feed will thank you.
Go north to Chiang Mai and hang out with rescued elephants at places like Elephant Nature Park. No riding, just chillin’ with the big boys.
Over 15,000 stalls. It’s chaos. It’s sweaty. It’s glorious. Come hungry, leave with too many tote bags and possibly a pet plant.
Learn how to make green curry, papaya salad, or mango sticky rice from a local. You’ll go from “I heat up hotdogs” to “I make my own curry paste now.”
If you’re down for wild nights, this beach rave is legendary. Neon paint, buckets of booze, and EDM till sunrise — it’s not for the weak.