South Pattaya – Royal Cliff Beach Hotel

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South Pattaya is an underrated gem especially @Royal Cliff Hotels Group #pattaya #bangkok #travelling #thailandtravel #thailand

♬ Walking On A Dream – kalia!

Where I stayed:

Royal Cliff Beach Hotel

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Thoughts on the place:

Pattaya often gets a rep as being pretty seedy. That’s not particularly fair. The Walking Street shouldn’t entirely define what is actually a very lovely city by the sea. If you want seedy, you’ll find it but in this place you can also find incredibly pretty beaches that aren’t rammed full of people.

The hotel was delightful with a great sea view and it’s own private beach. One of the best places I’ve stayed.

Tips:

Stay in South Pattaya near Jomtien or anywhere on the cliff for a genuinely beautiful view and phenomenal vibe

Spend your time away from the city centre to see what the city is really like

Oh and keep your eyes open on the walking street…

Khao Yai – La Cocotte Villa & Farm

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@La Cocotte Villa & Farm with @AliceInWonderland8912 πŸ™‚ #khaoyai #thailand #travel #couplegoals

♬ Roman Holiday Sped Up – Jadyn

Where I stayed:

La Cocotte Villa & Farm

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What I did:

  • Visited a Thai vineyard! And drank as much as humanely possible…
  • Picked eggs from chickens and even held the chickens (Who were possibly the softest chickens I’ve ever felt so you can tell they’re cared for)

Thoughts on the place:

If Khao Yai isn’t on your places to go when in Thailand, you’re missing out. This place is Thailand’s mountainous wine country and it is fucking lovely. So green, so lush, and just incredible to walk around. I love it here.

Also STAY AT THIS HOTEL. You get a mini villa, get to pick your own eggs + vegetables for breakfast on their working farm, and hang out with the neighbouring dogs!

Tips:

Stay at La Cocotte Villa & Farm (if you’re a couple).

Visit a vineyard here and try Thai wine, the white wine is lovely!

Chiang Mai and the Shangri-La Hotel

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Chiang Mai 🌹 A wonderful stay at @Shangri-La Chiang Mai and such an amazing experience meeting the rescued elephants @Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

♬ Honeypie – JAWNY

Where I stayed:

Shangri-La Chiang Mai

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Thoughts on the Place:

Whenever you’re a little tired of Bangkok (very rare for me, I fucking love it here), Chiang Mai can offer a kinda mini-city break where things are a bit more laid back and bit more old school. It’s nice. It’s kinda small, but it’s nice if that’s you like.

Shangri-La Chiang Mai however was immaculate. The view from the room was of the mountains and, damn, waking up to that was wonderful. Big fan, highly recommend.

Tips:

The food at the markets here is high quality, dig in! Get a Nutella banana roti!

Head to the Grand Canyon water park for a mint day out!

Zoe in Yellow is the place to begin any wild night here.