If you only have a few days in Phuket, you wanna do the best of the best. Here’s the perfect itinerary for a 4-day budget-friendly trip to Phuket.

If you only have a few days in Chiang Mai, you wanna do the best of the best. Here’s the perfect itinerary for a 4-day budget-friendly trip to Chiang Mai.

If you only have a few days in Bangkok, you wanna do the best of the best. Here’s the perfect itinerary for a 4-day budget-friendly trip to Bangkok.

I had the pleasure of living in Phuket, Thailand for 24 days as part of my digital nomad journey around Southeast Asia. And I kept track of all of my spending to be able to share my experience and knowledge with you.

Phuket is an island, so obviously going to the beach is a MUST when visiting this southern Thailand city. There are also lots of little islands near Phuket, in the Andaman sea, that are totally worth a visit. So make sure to include a few of these in your travel itinerary.

There are plenty of beaches to explore in Phuket, and there’s also the accessibility of visiting nearby islands in the Andaman sea. And no Phuket visit is complete without a stroll through the colorful Old Town.

Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand, with plenty of budget-friendly things to do. It is surrounded by luscious mountains, tribal villages, and full of ancient temples.

I had the pleasure of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand for 34 days as part of my digital nomad journey around Southeast Asia. And I kept track of all of my spending to be able to share my experience and knowledge with you. 

If you’re visiting Bangkok, Thailand for more than 3 – 4 days, I recommend taking a day trip to a nearby town or market to see what more this beautiful country has to offer.

Thailand is a budget traveler’s paradise! With cheap food and drinks, affordable accommodations, many ways to get around, and so much to sightsee on a budget. And Bangkok is definitely a hub for budget-friendly things to do.