Any travel tips for a solo backpacker headed for Thailand ...

Other from taxi to hotel or bus to hotel you won't be “humping” a backpack too much! If your hotel is the First House in the Phetchaburi Road area you are in a good location for lots of street vendors and some small restaurants â€" plus a ... they love a nice smile â€" - smile first and often.. get out of the tourist areas when you have a chance and feel comfortable.. go up to Chiang Mai.. lots of very reasonable places to stay and good food and backpacker activities… ...