I’ve mentioned it here and there around the web but this is my formal post, CONTIKI IS SENDING ME TO THAILAND! I leave on Saturday for 2 weeks away with about a dozen of Canada’s top YouTubers. I’ve never been to Asia and had to get a bunch of shots last week to get me prepped. We have an AMAZING itinerary planned by the great team at Contiki.
I am honestly SO EXCITED. I’ve heard it’s a great time of year to go there and considering we might get snow today, I’m ready for some sunshine. I’ve been tracking the weather in Thailand and it’s been over 25 degrees every single day for the last week. I’ve been pinning photos and articles on a new Thailand – Nov. 2013 board. It’s so beautiful there!
I’ve known about Contiki as a great travel company from heaps of my cousins and friends down under. I love their NO REGRETS attitude and all the positive images they post about travel and exploring the world. Like this one…
Some Of the People Going
Most of the peeps are YouTubers! I am stoked to meet them all. Grabbed this screen shot from Andrew Gunnarolla’s video about the trip. I’ve made a Twitter list of everyone going if you want to creep and meet my travel buddies. Former Much VJs Sarah Taylor and Tim Deegan are two you might recognize.
I just got a new GoPro so I’ll be uploading vids to my YouTube channel along the trip. Subscribe here! Follow along our adventures with the #ContikiThai hashtag too.
Top 5 things to Do in Thailand
1) Stock up at the night markets
2) Indulge at the spa
3) Hit the beach
4) Chill out at the temples
5) Dance at a Full Moon Party
Things from My ACTUAL Itinerary
First hotel is in Bangkok, one street over from bustling Khao San Road
Wat Po temple to see the famous Reclining Buddha and then head to the exquisite Grand Palace
cruise the city’s canals, as we view Bangkok by boat
Damnoen Saduak floating markets
outdoor spa for a rejuvenating foot & leg massage
overnight train to Chiang Mai in an air-conditioned sleeper coach
Baan Hongnaul Cookery School
Wat Doi Suthep, an ornate golden temple with sweeping views of Chiang Mai
Night Bazaar, with shops and stalls that offer the best in Thai artisanal goods
short flight to this incredible island paradise of Koh Samui
ferry to Koh Tao (known as Turtle Island, for good reason, in English)
hop aboard Jeeps for an exciting safari tour
explore Koh Tao’s tropical underwater wildlife on a half-day snorkel cruise
rent a bicycle or motorbike to explore different parts of the island
Koh Samui for sun, sand and surf
CAN’T WAIT!