India, July 11 -- Micro-travel is having a moment, and Pattaya seems to be the star of this moment, as the coastal city was recently named Thailand's top one-night stay destination by Agoda.

Alongside other travel trends like slow travel, bleisure travel, and eco-tourism, we welcome another type to the mix: micro-travel. No, it's not travel for tiny humans. The beauty of this type of travel lies in its simplicity: nearby escapes, cultural pit stops, and hidden gems that don't break the bank, nor the calendar. A 'micro-cation,' if you will.

According to digital travel platform Agoda, spontaneous getaways are on the rise, especially among travellers balancing tight schedules and limited time-off: one-night stays, short road trips, and min...