Travel Thailand & Phuket Guide
Updated for 2026
Travel information for Thailand and Phuket, including beaches, maps, weather, food, culture, places to stay and a few useful tips before you go wandering off in the wrong direction.
Thailand has plenty to see, from Phuket beaches and nearby islands to waterfalls, rainforests, mountains, markets, food, temples and local villages. Some pages here are practical travel guides, some are older local notes, and some are just useful if you want a better feel for Thailand before you arrive.
Phuket Travel Information
Start here if you are visiting Phuket. These pages cover local areas, beaches, guesthouses, maps and general Phuket information.
Thailand Travel Tips
A few useful pages for getting around Thailand, understanding the weather, checking maps and making the trip a bit easier.
Thai Culture, Food & Language
Thailand is much easier to enjoy when you know a little about the food, festivals, language and local customs. You don’t need to become an expert, but a few basics help.
Places to Stay
Accommodation options for Phuket, Thailand and nearby parts of South East Asia. Some of the older guesthouse pages are still useful for getting a feel for local areas.
Thailand Photos
Photos from Thailand, Phuket and nearby travel areas. Beaches, people, festivals, scenery and a few old travel memories from the Saltwater Dreaming archives.
Planning to Surf in Phuket?
If your Thailand trip includes Phuket surf season, we also have local surf lessons and board rental for Bang Tao Beach.
About This Travel Section
Some of these pages have been around for a long time, but that is not always a bad thing. They are part travel guide, part local notes, and part old-school web clutter we are slowly knocking into shape.
Use this page as the starting point for Thailand travel information, Phuket beach guides, maps, weather, food, culture and places to stay.