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Floating cabins, the best Khao Sok National Park Tours, Thailand

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Tips and tricks on how to visit the floating cabins and bungalows in Khao Sok, Thailand. The perfect location to disconnect from society and enjoy one of the oldest rainforests in the world - The Solivagant Soul

When I visited Thailand a while ago there was something I really wanted to do. That was to spend a night in these overnight cabins floating in the middle of a beautiful lake in the forest. I did not know where this was exactly, but I had to try it. After doing some research and reading most of my Lonely Planet, I found out! These were floating cabins in Khao Sok! I will tell you a bit more about these and about the best Khao Sok National Park tours! Where is Khao Sok National Park and how to get there…

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Thailand Alone, first thoughts

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Thailand Alone - The Solivagant Soul

I arrived from my first trip from Thailand solo a couple of weeks ago and I wanted to let you about my general feeling about the country. My first thought: OMG the humidity! To start, let me acknowledge that this is going to be very obvious. I know. But for me, the first thing that surprised me in Thailand was the weather. I came from (North) Europe, almost winter and after 16 hours of arctic temperatures (on the plane). Even though I tried to have some light clothes on, as soon as I arrived to Bangkok I started sweating. I…

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Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta and a relaxing mokoro ride

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Scenic flight above the Okavango Delta | The Solivagant Soul Travel Blog

Our last morning bushcamping at the Okavango Delta, we had an optional morning walk. The departing time was at 6am but after so many days waking up before the sun, we were all used to it. No one failed to join the group and we all went to see the sun appear behind some African trees. While we were preparing to leave, I was telling R that something weird had pushed my tent through the night. My head was touching the side of the tent and a couple of times I felt like something was pushing back. Our guides told…

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Maun, Botswana: passing pigs by the pool – Explore Southern Africa – Day 03

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Visit Maun in Botswana, the best getaway to do a safari along the Okavango Delta | #Botswana #Africa #Safari #Okavango #Wildlife | The Solivagant Soul

The plan for the day was to make it to Maun. In summary, the previous day, we sat. To sum up the day, that was all activity performed during the previous 24h. Nothing else, nothing more. Despite this, I slept like a rock. So well, that I even thought I was back at home a couple of times when I woke up. Without a doubt, it is amazing how good are for your sleep two straight nights of sleep deprivation. First thing we did after waking up was pack everything (in the dark). Then, I actually wished I would have…

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Travel Journal: Explore Southern Africa by Intrepid Travel. Booking the trip.

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When I decided to book the trip to Explore Southern Africa with Intrepid Travel. The process was very smooth and the travel agent who assisted me was very kind. This is the first post of a series of #traveljournal s to describe my experience during this tour, from booking until I made it back home. | The Solivagant Soul | Solo Travel Blog

As a solo traveler, I usually try to organize my own trips. I like the freedom to follow my own pace and visit what is more interesting to me. That, some times does not alignt with the plans that most people would do, but it fits me perfectly. Unfortunately, also because I am a solo traveler. And specifically a female solo traveler. There are some destinations that I still have not dared doing on my own. For this situation, I decided to try, for the first time, an organized trip. I certainly did not want to feel like sheep been…

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Railay beach and the Phallic Cave

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Railay Beach in Krabi Thailand and the Phra Nang Princess Cave or Phallic Cave - The Solivagant Soul

Back in 2016 (who would say that it’s two years ago already), I spent some beautiful weeks in Thailand. Even though it was not a beach trip and I did manage to squeeze in some sun time. For that, I decided to go to Ao Nang, in Krabi, and from there, I spent a day or two visiting Railay Beach. Where is Railay Beach Located in the South peninsule of Thailand, Railay Beach is near Krabi. It can be reached by plane from Krabi airport. Even though it looks like an amazing beach and it could pass as an island,…

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A guide to the Loy Krathong and Yi Peng in Chiang Mai

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A guide to the Loi Krathong and Yi Peng Festival in Thailand | The solivagant soul

Last year I planned my trip Thailand so that I could cross off a point in my bucket list: The Yi Peng. This festival, happens once a year and it is mostly important in Chiang Mai. It occurs during the same dates that the Loy Krathong, another nation-wide celebration. Even thought the occur simultaneously, they are not the same. The Loy Krathong The Loy Krathong occurs every year in the 12th full moon of the lunar calendar, which translates into late October or early November. During this festival, thousands of people from all around the world gather around the rivers…

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Tenface Hotel in Bangkok, my first boutique hotel

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Tenface Hotel, my first boutique hotel in Bangkok

So in my last trip I went to Thailand. I did kind of a weird loop and I went from Bangkok to the south, back to Bangkok, and then I headed north. Instead of just passing by, I preferred to plan my trip in a more relaxed way and spend a couple of days between arriving and heading for the road again. Even though in my first stay I was in a very small hotel in a walking distance from the centre, I decided to give myself a treat. And I booked my first “boutique hotel”, the Tenface Hotel. Where…

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You don’t need to quit your job to travel

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You don't need to quit you job to travel - The Solivagant Soul

What? That you don’t have to quit your job to travel ? In the past few years it seems like traveling is a biological imperative for all millenials. Don’t get me wrong, there are very few things in this world that I enjoy more than being with my backpack in a remote and unknown location. I know that I would enjoy a life on the road. I do not need a lot to live. And, of course, writing about travel, it’s been a while since the first time that I was asked: why don’t you quit your job to travel…

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A love-hate affair with Thai food

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A love and hate affair with Thai Food - The Solivagant Soul

Last year I was lucky enough to spend a few weeks in Thailand. It was an unforgettable experience. I met a tone of people with many interesting stories and I saw wonders (naturals and manmade). Like in each one of my trips, an important part of it felt into the “Food” category. I wanted to truly immerse in their gastronomic culture and I wanted to try as many different meals as I could from “Thai Food”. The first days The first day that I spent in Bangkok I decided to go first to the Grand Palace. I wasn’t staying far…

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