The Mid-Lifers

Our family felt incredibly fortunate to spend just under three weeks travelling through southern Thailand over the holiday season. Coming from Canada, we were craving sunshine, warm hospitality, and a landscape completely new to us.

Thailand offers postcard-perfect beaches, swaying palm trees, and turquoise water that rivals the Caribbean — but with a character and energy all its own.

The Thai people are simply wonderful — kind, gracious, and welcoming.

Yes, there are many tourists (especially over the holidays), and we were surprised at times by how some visitors behaved — occasionally unaware or dismissive of local culture and those around them. But don’t let that deter you. It’s far from a deal-breaker.

We’re excited to share our itinerary and all the incredible stops along the way.

Itinerary at a glance:

Koh Samui - 5 nights

Stay: SeaDance Resort, BoPhut  

Tours & Excursions: AngThong Marine Park by Speed boat; Thai Muay Fights

Notable Restaurants: Baitong at BananaFan Resort, The Fish House at Kimpton Kitalay, Sea Salt at Sea Dance Resort 

AoNang Beach - 2 nights

Stay: Deevana Plaza Krabi 

Tours: Phi Phi Islands by Speedboat

Railay Beach - 1 night

Stay: Sand Sea Resort 

KhaoSok National Park - 2 nights

Stay: KhaoSok Boutique Camp 

Tours: Evening Jungle Trek; Elephant Care Experience; Traditional Bamboo River Rafting

Cheown Lan Lake, KhaoSok National Park - 2 nights

Stay: Panvaree Resort - 2 nights

Bangkok - 3 nights

Stay: Eleven Hotel 

Tours: Tuk Tuk Food Tour

Notable Restaurants: Burapa Eastern Thai; Sirocco Rooftop 

Please see below for more detailed descriptions.