Thailand Announces Reopening for Tourism | Long-Stay Visa Requirements + More

Thailand Announces Reopening for Tourism | Long-Stay Visa Requirements + More

Applicants for this long-stay STV visa will need to meet a number of requirements to visit (and the number of visas granted will be limited) but if you are lucky enough to meet these requirements, you could be packing your bags & heading to paradise sooner than we thought!

How Covid-19 is Affecting Tourism in Thailand + Worldwide

How Covid-19 is Affecting Tourism in Thailand + Worldwide

Last year, tourism in Thailand reached nearly 40 million & contributed close to 20% of the country's national income. Travelers visit Thailand from all over the world, but of that 40 million approximately 10 million came from China. So (as you can imagine) when the Chinese government first quarantined the city of Wuhan in January of this year, this impacted Thailand almost immediately.

For the Love of Travel | Q&A with @AUGUSTEFFECTS

For the Love of Travel | Q&A with @AUGUSTEFFECTS

Meet Nicole Humphreys.  Nicole is a digital nomad from Santa Barbara, CA & the owner of August Effects; an online boutique for the sale of Balinese goods.  August Effects works in partnership with Bali Children's Shelter Foundation to create positive change by giving back to the community, and all of the products found on the August Effects website are hand-made in Bali to create jobs & sustainable income.

Thailand Tourist Scams | 5 Biggest Scams in Bangkok

Thailand Tourist Scams | 5 Biggest Scams in Bangkok

Scams in Thailand (& around the world) are changing all the time & in fast-paced tourist hubs like Bangkok there seems to be an endless list of scams to cheat you out of your cash & leave you feeling silly. Here is our list of the top five most common scams in Bangkok that you should be aware.

For The Love of Travel | Living The Dream with @jonxmia

For The Love of Travel | Living The Dream with @jonxmia

As you may know, TL Travel is always on the hunt for inspirational travelers & exciting content creators for you; our TL Travelers! For some time now the TL Travel team has been addicted to the Jon & Mia YouTube channel & their content from Thailand & around the globe, and with their newest channel LearnGrowAchieve launching recently, we were excited to sit down & chat with them about their channels, their travels & their goals for the future. 

For The Love of Travel | Vlogging Around the Globe with @angelicadelro

For The Love of Travel | Vlogging Around the Globe with @angelicadelro

Angelica is a 27 year old freelance photographer & videographer based out of Wilmington, North Carolina in the United States. While Angelica also has a 9-5, it is evident that travel is her passion & you can see this in the way that she documents her adventures through both video & photography.

Full Moon Survival Guide | Island Life in Koh Phangan

Full Moon Survival Guide | Island Life in Koh Phangan

It seems to be on every backpackers bucket-list; the famous Full Moon Party on Haad Rin beach in Thailand. These days more than 10,000 travelers head to Koh Phangan each & every month to fill up on buckets & dance the night away dressed in neon & ready to party! 

Artist Profile | 5 Questions with @mikhaelacherry

Artist Profile | 5 Questions with @mikhaelacherry

As its name suggests, Artotel Sanur is a true expression of creativity & a true piece of art in itself. Each floor of this boutique accommodation boasts contemporary architecture, interior design & breathtaking art pieces sparked from the unique visions of local artists like @mikhaelacherry.

After our most recent review of Artotel Sanur, TL Travel got in touch with the hands behind the paintbrush to learn a little more about the creative process that brought these stunning pieces to life!