Thailand

Thailand has many diverse destinations, and you could easily spend months traveling throughout the country. However, if you have limited time, I would say spend at least one week seeing at least two destinations, but ideally, two to three weeks is best. 

Thailand is a diverse country that has been welcoming tourists for centuries. You can find crystal clear waters and white sand beaches on their many islands (kohs), ancient cities ripe with Buddhist history, delicious street food, tuk-tuks, and the sweetest dogs. Don’t forget the local’s unmatched hospitality – it is the land of smiles after all. 

100% yes. This was our very first international country together, so we hold a special place for it in our hearts. We have been back countless times since and have even brought family (who love it as much as we do). This is a great “starter” country to visiting Southeast Asia since it is well set up for tourism and easy to get around. But if you want to get off the grid, you can easily find untouched places throughout Thailand. 

Everyone has different budgets and expectations of “expensive.” Overall, Thailand is extremely affordable (relative to the US Dollar). You can easily make do with hostels, street food, and free activities or “splurge” (at super reasonable prices) on the more luxurious options available. 

While the national language in Thailand is Thai, you will find English almost everywhere (in the tourist-centered cities). All the signage, public transit announcements, and menus have English translations. Most hospitality workers are also fluent in English. I would recommend learning a few key phrases (thank you, hello, please) as it goes a long way with the locals to show an effort!

Thailand has become even more popular in the last few decades, and safety is a common issue with rising tourism. Thailand is one of the countries I (Alicia) feel the safest in, even when walking around alone as a female. I don’t hesitate to take a cab alone, and we never feel threatened while walking at night. Knock on wood, but nothing terrible has happened to us over the 5+ times we’ve visited. 

Of course, you should always practice caution and keep your wits about you in any country.

Most modern hotels and accommodations have international plugs that allow most plug types to connect. We’ve had no issues with our Type A & B plugs (flat prongs as in the USA) or our (favorite) Type C plugs (two round prongs as in Europe). 

Thailand is an excellent destination for almost any type of traveler, including couples. Nate and I have spent most of our time there alone and have found some romantic spots through the years. I highly recommend Phuket and Phi Phi as honeymoon destinations!