May Kaidee has been teaching Thai cooking all around the world for over 30 years. It all began in 1988 when May started out with her street-food cart in Bangkok. May describes her food as authentic Thai cuisine that just happens to be plant-based. This means you get all the traditional flavours and don’t feel like you’re missing out on anything.
One of my absolute favourite places in the whole of South-East Asia: the Phi Phi Islands have just about anything you could want from a tropical island getaway. You can walk everywhere on the island and because of this there are no cars, so the air here is very clean. There are also so many yummy restaurants and a fun nightlife making this a hub for backpackers.
Although the sight of a McDonald's after travelling through rural Thailand may be an enticing option, there are so many amazing places to eat in Koh Phi Phi that shouldn't be missed. Here are my recommendations for the places with the best vegetarian options.
Thailand is world-renowned for its native elephants but surrounding this is the dark history of severe mistreatment of these animals throughout the tourism industry. Samui Elephant Sanctuary is one of the most ethical sanctuaries in Thailand, offering educational tours with the unique opportunity to feed elephants and observe them from a distance as they forage, socialise, and play in their pool.
At the beginning of 2023, I joined two of Gap360's Group Trips, the 12 day Thai Intro and the 5 week Australia East Coast Adventure. I met so many lovely people and had the most amazing time. Now you may be wondering, why do an organised tour and not just go it alone? Well, I've compiled a list of 6 reasons why a tour with Gap360 is the best way to travel.