u/IndependenceFancy339

Hello

So me and my dad are wanting to explore Thailand over Christmas and into new year for roughly 21 to 24 days starting 16th December.

We did initially want to just book flights, and the first couple of days and wing the rest and go with the flow but sounds like over Christmas, high season so too risky, is that right?

We’re not so worried about boujee hotels and more there to explore and experience Thai culture etc, and wont be drinking

We did look at travel groups that plan it all out but there wanting over £ 4000just breakfast , all 4-5star hotels, but yeah bit expensive that .. wanted to do it on the cheap to go Aus next year 2500 to 3k all in each ££

So we looked at booking it ourselves but it seems such hard work or are we just overlooking it?

Any advice? How would you plan 23 days in Thailand landing in Phuket and flying out from Bangkok?
How many hotels would you book up and what destinations would you go and how long for? Knowing not into drinking etc

I know about 12go Asia for travelling about and probs only wanna spend 3 days in Bangkok etc

Much appreciated for your help Dr

Hello

Never done backpacking before but got the opportunity to have a month off paid over Christmas (16th December to 17th January) so thinking Australia east coast.

I got a few friends in Brisbane that I can go see but I really want to backpack along the east coast exploring , and not spend too long in the city’s

How would you plan it if you was me? Keeping in mind visiting them friends too

Where would you first fly to from uk and which direction and places are worth a visit?

I’ve read online that time of year I should really book hostels months before I come? ….I’d love to not have to book anything and just go with the flow but sounds risky I might not get anywhere to stay 😂

Looks I’m probs gonna be backpacking alone, but hope to find others along the way for some of it

Cheers

Jordan