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Nov 10, 2025
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"We Came Back More in Love… and Slightly Sunburnt”

Reviewer: Carla & Ruan, Pretoria East

Trip Vibe: Romantic Adventure (with SPF regrets)

“We booked Thailand because we wanted a romantic escape. You know… long walks on the beach, sunset cocktails, spiritual connection, the usual Instagram highlight reel. What we did not expect: Negotiating scooter rental fees like we were trading sheep at an auction Buying elephants-shaped pants we swore we’d never wear Breaking up and reconciling twice in one day because someone (Ruan) couldn’t read the map Best part?A Thai lady on Phi Phi Island told us we ‘look like TV couple’. We don’t know if she meant romantic drama or trash reality show, but we’ll take it.”

Relationship Status After Trip:

Still together. Still wearing elephant pants.

Sunburn Status: Fully laminated. Shedding like lizards. Will pack SPF 9000 next time.

“Found Myself. Lost My Passport.”

Reviewer: Tiaan, 27, Johannesburg

Trip Vibe: “Eat, Pray, Love” but more “Eat, Pay, Nap”

“I traveled alone to ‘find myself’.I found: Spring rolls A newfound respect for budget airlines A tattoo I can’t explain I made friends with a German guy named Sven who convinced me to take a boat trip at 06:00.That was the day I discovered: I am not a morning person But I am someone who eats noodles for breakfast now Also lost my passport for 34 minutes. Thought I’d become a permanent resident. Already planned my Thai name: Tiang.”

Existential Clarity Level:

7/10 — still doesn’t know his life purpose, but knows exactly where to find the best pad thai on Earth.

T-shirt Purchased:

“SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT.” Naturally.

“Our Kids Tried to Adopt a Monkey.”

Reviewer: The Smith Family, Benoni

Trip Vibe: Organized Chaos

“We wanted a wholesome family holiday. Sun, sea, culture. Reality included: Children bargaining for coconut ice cream like Wall Street brokers A monkey stealing Dad’s sunglasses (RIP Ray-Bans) Our 5-year-old asking if we can ‘take the elephant home because we have space in the garden’ The hotel kids club became our religion.We have never believed in anything more strongly than those 3 hours of daily childcare.”

Parental Mental State on Day 3:

Somewhere between zen and feral.

Will they return? Yes. With leashes. For the children. Not the monkeys.

Whether you go as a couple, a solo explorer, or a family unit with questionable emotional stability, Thailand delivers:

Sunsets that look like they’ve been Photoshopped by someone who got a bit too excited
Food that changes your personality permanently
Markets where you will buy things you will never wear again but also can never throw away
Stray cats who judge you but softly
And memories that become stories your friends will hear 47 times

If you're considering a trip to Thailand, we have one piece of advice: