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My first ever visit to Koh Chang was back in 2004, when KC Resort was merely 150 Baht beach bungalows, and White Sands beach was still relatively undeveloped. But these days are no more as the main beach stretches of White Sands, Kai Bae and Lonely Beach, are now cluttered, touristy and over-priced. So we […]
Romantic Escapes in Koh Chang (Thailand) Read More »
I can’t think of anything less appropriate to decorate a kids playground than massive carvings of various sex acts. But this is what I found at the new Buriram Castle outdoor mall, in Buriram, where twelve plinths in total, reading almost like a Thai Kama Sutra, surround the perimeters of a kids sandpit with its super fun pirate
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Phuket as a destination is often misunderstood as most visiting tourists will rarely see past the southern beaches and main tourist stretch along Kata, Karon and Patong. But the island is a lot more than this, and being not much smaller in size to Singapore, there is a lot to explore away from the mostly
A Lapse of Luxury in Phuket Read More »
I’m not much of an enthusiast when it comes to coffee shops, so you really have to offer me something better than special, to have me drive an hour and a half in the wrong direction. An hour and a half when I already have coffee in my hotel room, and a wealth of Chiang
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I would be torn between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai as a base for travel in the north, but they do both have their own advantages and unique attractions. To date we have covered both regions fairly well, along with Mae Hong Son (Pai). The best area to stay as a tourist would definitely be the
Hill Tribes and Mountain Mists (Chiang Mai) Read More »
Chiang Mai has never really appealed to me in the past and, given the choice, I would probably opt for a similar lifestyle in other ”cultural” Asian cities, like the valleys of Ubud, Bali, maybe. But, at the same time, Chiang Mai is a very easy destination to access. And, while I have avoided the
A Laid Back Life in Nimman (Chiang Mai) Read More »
The quickest, most convenient route when driving to Doi Angkhang from Chiang Mai is from Fang district, a route which is well known for its very steep and windy climb. Before setting out we were told by pretty much every local not to try it, and that our car wouldn’t make it, so obviously I take this
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I was very much left behind, eating Pokédust, when Pokémon Go first launched in Thailand. At the time I was back in Bangor in Northern Ireland (UK) held back by a whole bunch of limitations, like not even owning a phone (as I otherwise never use them). I did ask Fanfan to borrow hers but
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I have taken on this journey, from Bangkok to Malaysia, four times now over the past few years. The first time was over 5 years ago, and the route hasn’t changed much since then, or at least until recently. In mid-2015 the Malaysia KMT railways upgraded to electrical lines, meaning the connection at the border
The Night Train: Bangkok to Malaysia Read More »
This would be our fifth visit to Rayong, although before now, we have always failed to see further than the pier at Ban Phe. There has always been a slight disadvantage for mainland beaches in Rayong, where they often go overlooked, in favour of the nearby island of Koh Samet. But I do feel this
Beachviews and Seafood: Rayong Marriott Read More »
