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Welcome to The Blond Travels, a blog about Thailand and Portugal. Here I share my knowledge and love for these countries. Join over 2000 Thailand and Portugal Lovers and get my monthly newsletter to get tips on travelling around and moving to Thailand and Portugal.

Welcome to The Blond Travels

Hi, I’m Joanna and I’m in love with Thailand. I lived there for a couple of years and go back every year
to explore more of the country.
At the moment I live in Portugal and I spend my free time travelling around it.
On this blog I’ll tell you about travelling and living in Portugal and Thailand.
Join me!

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Discovering Myself: A Journey of Personal Growth at Absolute Sanctuary, Koh Samui Wellness Retreat

March 15, 2023

This post has been created in collaboration with Absolute Sanctuary, Asia’s top wellness resort for fitness, health, lifestyle, weight management and more. Absolute Sanctuary on Koh Samui has been a life-changing experience for me. As a first-time wellness retreat goer in Thailand, I didn’t quite knew what to expect. As I planned my trip I […]

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Poland Vacation Ideas: 12 Places To Explore And Enjoy

January 18, 2023

Poland is a lovely Central European country that is sometimes ignored owing to the proximity of more famous locations. But with several UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sites and fascinating cities, it is a nation with a wide variety of must-see locations. Poland should be a top choice of destination to visit if you’re eager to discover […]

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Popular destinations in Thailand to travel to from Bangkok

January 4, 2023

Bangkok will probably be your first destination when you arrive in Thailand. What can you do next? Here are some popular places to visit after Bangkok. Bangkok is an international travel hub. It’s very well connected to other countries as well as the towns and cities within Thailand. There are a lot of options to […]

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Thailand’s e-visa: Your step by step guide to applying for a tourist visa to Thailand online

December 20, 2022

What? There is a fast and secure way of getting your tourist visa to the Land of Smiles? And you don’t even need to leave your home? Yes. That’s right. The new e-visa service is a great way of getting your travel documents ready before you leave. Read on to find out more. When I […]

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Where to stay in Bangkok?

December 7, 2022

People stay in Bangkok for many reasons. From Buddhists visiting Wat Pho, to shoppers looking for a bargain at MBK. Some people only spend one day in Bangkok, while others spend weeks there.The best area to stay in Bangkok depends on why you’re travelling there, and what your budget is. In this post I will […]

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Going to Thailand for the first time? This is what you need to know

November 30, 2022

Travellers who go to Thailand for the first time might be a bit anxious about how to prepare. It’s not as complicated as you may think. In this post I will tell you all you need to know and how to get ready for your dream holiday in the Land of Smiles. When I first […]

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