Bali and Phuket may be two of the most popular island destinations in Southeast Asia, thanks to their beautiful nature, world-famous beaches and lively social scene, but according to Travel & Leisure, they’re far from being the subcontinent’s finest offer. Every year, Travel & Leisure announces their World’s Best Awards, with different destinations ranked based …

If you’re picturing yourself on a white sand beach with a cocktail in your hand on your next vacation, then you need to find the perfect island paradise.   And one destination stands head and shoulders above the rest.   It has a well-deserved reputation for its breathtaking beaches, delicious food, outstanding beauty, and welcoming culture. …

If you’re dreaming of jetting off to a sunny island this summer but don’t know where, exactly, you want to go yet, you might be feeling the urge to rush through the decision and just pick the first place that pops into your mind (and fits your budget) – after all, there’s not that much …

Spring is a time when most travelers stay put and try to save for that long-awaited summer getaway, but if you’re looking to get the best bang for your buck on your upcoming vacation, the first thing you need to do is to rethink your schedule. Visiting some of the world’s top beach destinations smack …

Reports are in and the numbers don’t lie. Thailand is one of the most popular places on the planet and rightfully so. Think about it – have you ever come across someone who had a bad time wandering around one of the most immensely cultural destinations not only in Asia, but the world? Most international …

If there is one country digital nomads are flocking to this year, it is Thailand, a tropical Southeast Asian gem famous for its gorgeous beaches, paradisaical archipelagos, laid-back lifestyle, and indigenous tradition. The reasons for that are widely known and have been listed on Travel Off Path a number of times before: people are friendly, …

Phuket is Thailand’s golden child. The idyllic island is the nation’s most popular tourist destination known for its breathtaking beaches, incredible food, natural beauty, and welcoming culture. Last year, over 9 million international tourists visited Phuket to relax and unwind and enjoy everything the region has to offer. But before setting off to Phuket, there …

Thailand’s Maya Bay – made famous thanks to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Hollywood smash The Beach – is closed at present to allow ecosystems at the scenic cove a chance to recover. The bay had only just reopened this year after more than three years of being closed to the public following significant degradation to the local …

Bravo’s hit series Below Deck Mediterranean just released its 7th season and fans are already discussing all of the drama. Faithful viewers of the show just love following their favorite yachties to paradise, whether it be on an island in Southeast Asia or the Caribbean. Here are 5 of the top destinations that you’ve seen …

Once one of the strictest countries in the world regarding pandemic management, Thailand is proposing to declare Covid an endemic disease in three major tourist hotspots. Soon, tourists may enjoy a much freer Phuket, Koh Samui and Koh Chang, ahead of a wider relaxation in rules already set to take place later in the year. …

The Phuket Sandbox, Thailand’s program that allows foreign travelers to enter the country and stay in Phuket without needing to quarantine, has been given the green light by the Thai government to expand. The expansion means that those who enter as part of the sandbox scheme will be able to visit other destinations in the …

Thailand’s attempts to restart tourism in the Land of Smiles have been dealt further blows as the island of Phuket – currently welcoming fully vaccinated international travelers as part of a ‘sandbox scheme’ – has added more travel restrictions, while other Thai provinces are only permitting vaccinated travels to enter. A mixed success so far, …