Adventure in Thailand: 10 Unmissable Activities in the Land of Smiles
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- 10 Aug 2022
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Though Instagram might lead you to believe that a trip to Thailand is all about lying on a postcard-worthy beach with a cocktail in hand (admittedly there are worse ways to spend a day) or feeding bunches of bananas to a rescued elephant (again, there are worse things), for us there has to be adventure.
Kitesurfing. Mountain biking. Exploring the depths of the jungle.
Whether on foot, two wheels, or a board, we reckon there’s no better way of discovering Thailand’s landscape, culture, and people than on an odyssey laden with action.
During our combined 11+ years living in Thailand (whaaaaaat?!) Jim and I packed an impressive amount of this into our daily lives — helped by the fact that we were based in a part of the country that’s relatively unheard of to foreign tourists, but happens to be home to a brood of adrenaline seekers and adventure enthusiasts unlike any we’ve met before (we’ll tell you all the details below).
So without further ado, let us take you through our pick of 10 epic adventures in Thailand that you’ll definitely want to consider for your own trip:
Adventures in Thailand you don’t want to miss
Kitesurfing in Hua Hin
Sitting just 3 hours south of Thailand’s buzzing capital city, Hua Hin has long been heralded as the number one spot for kitesurfing in Thailand — though they certainly are big boots to fill considering how many stunning places there are to kiteboard around the country today.
But boots aside, hundreds — if not thousands — of visitors make their way to Hua Hin every season to experience the local kitesurfing scene. Beginners and experienced shredders mingle together on Hua Hin’s sandy shores, brought together from all corners of the globe to make the most of Thailand’s phenomenal weather and easy going kite conditions.
If you’ve never tried kiteboarding before, Hua Hin is an awesome spot to learn — just make sure you do so with a qualified instructor, as the safety aspect is super important to get right from the get-go. Sign yourself up for a beginner’s course and you’ll be up and riding along the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand in no time at all.
Where to stay: Check out the fabulous Intercontinental Hotel which is located right next to the kitesurfing beach and often has seriously good discounts on Booking.com or opt for a cheap and cheerful local guesthouse like Reera Resort. Read More…
