Kaeng Krachan National Park

Episode 8: Sue and Reggie visit Kaeng Krachan National Park, ThailandThis Week's Chat Join me as I sit down with Sue and Reggie from Travel for Life now who share why they gave Thailand another go after a disappointing visit many years ago. This time, their destination was the spectacular Kaeng Krachan National Park during butterfly migration season - and it completely changed their perspective on the Land of Smiles.What We DiscussSue and Reggie's Journey: How they ended up in Singapore and their initial Thailand travel disappointmentDiscovering Kaeng Krachan: Why they decided to give Thailand another chance and what drew them to this lesser-known national parkThe Butterfly Migration: Timing their visit perfectly for one of nature's most spectacular displaysThe Highlights:Witnessing thousands of butterflies during peak migration seasonBird watching at dawn and duskBest viewing spots for butterfly photographyOther animals that were a welcome surprisePractical Bits: Getting there, park accommodation options, and what to budget forLocal Insights: Hiring a guide from the National Park to visit it's surroundings.Key TakeawaysSue and Reggie's top tip: Visit during the dry season (November-February) for the best butterfly activityThe one thing you absolutely mustn't miss: The migration of the butterflies.How to experience Kaeng Krachan like a naturalist: Hire local guides and respect wildlife viewing etiquetteCommon mistakes travellers make: Staying in the wrong place or visiting at the wrong time.Mentioned in This EpisodeAccommodation: Kaeng Krachan Boat House Paradise Resort Attractions: Why Visit Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand?Connect with Sue and ReggieFollow their travel journey on Travel AwaitsTravel for Life NowPinterest InstagramFacebookTwitter: @travel4lifenowNext Week I'll be chatting with Kylie Tchebykhin about her love affair with the Turkey - you won't want to miss her stories about why she keeps returning and places she has been.Are you an expat with a favourite holiday destination you're passionate about? Drop me a line at [email protected] I'd love to hear your story!Subscribe & Review: If you're enjoying these chats, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps other expats discover the show.Send us Fan MailHelp Truly Expat Travel by leaving a review or making a donation Here is the link - https://buymeacoffee.com/trulyexpatFind Your Perfect Rental Compare prices from 500+ car rental companies worldwide and save up to 70%. Best price guaranteed.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find me on:Website: Truly Expat Travel Facebook: Truly ExpatInstagram: Truly Expat Travel TikTok: Truly Expat Travel Running this podcast takes a lot of coffee (and countless hours exploring every destination!). If you found this helpful and want to support more honest, detailed travel guides and itineraries, you can buy me a coffee. No pressure though – I'm just happy you're here and hope you have an incredible adventure! 🙂