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Cabbages at Sunset, Phu Chi Fa Mountains, Chiang rai, Thailand, Southeast Asia

Cabbages, Giant Bugs, and Rolling Mists in Phu Chi Fa Mountain (Chiang Rai)

Ever wonder what Thai people do for holidays? They fly to far-flung borders to photograph cabbages. Is it fun? Yes, Super fun. While few may believe it, Thai cultures often differ from Western perceptions. Many not aspiring to Westernise, with little interest in Farang (foreigners), and, with the more affluent, it’s often the opposite. I […]

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Ko Lanta Storm Brewing, Low season in Krabi Thailand, Southeast Asia

Ko Lanta an Island of Your Own (Thailand)

Allan & Fanfan

For a truly unique island experience go to Ko Lanta in Low Season. For me it is one of the most memorable island experiences to date. A complete contrast to it’s crowded beaches in high season. In low season the island is deserted – literally. The liveliest beaches empty as restaurants, bungalows and hotels close

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Ko Phi Phi Viewpoint, Low season in Krabi Thailand, southeast asia

Low Season in Krabi and the Andaman

Allan & Fanfan

Krabi is found lining the Andaman coast in the South of Thailand. It is famous for unique geographical features of limestone cliffs (karats), thermal springs, white sand beaches, forest parks and emerald waters. What’s not pictured in holiday brochures however are the many unique cultural differences in the region, as expected from a 750 mile

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Laem Hin Seafood Restaurant (Phuket)

Allan & Fanfan

Laem Hin Seafood was our go-to restaurant when staying on nearby Coconut Island. While there were restaurants on the island we preferred the quick trip (30 minute boat journey) to Laem Hin Pier. Here we would stuff our faces for next to nothing at Laem Hin Seafood Restaurant. Delicious food, plenty variety and cheap prices.

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Pool Villa at Night, Village Coconut Island Resort Phuket Hotel Review

The Village Coconut Island (Phuket)

Allan & Fanfan

Today we are at the Village Coconut Island Resort in Phuket. A contrasting change from our boutique hideaway experience at Sala Phuket Resort. From one side of luxury to the next. While previous days were spent in privacy and seclusion we are now on a resort island with excitement and activities at our fingertips. Okay

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1 Bedroom Pool Villa, Sala Phuket Resort Review, Phuket Pool Villas

Pool Villas at Sala Phuket Resort

Allan & Fanfan

Despite being well travelled in Thailand this was our first visit to Phuket. The reason? We can’t afford it. A visit to Phuket must be done in luxury. The fancy resort, secluded beach and away from the ugliness of mass tourism. For this reason, Phuket is not a backpacker or budget travel destination. You can

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Thai Soldiers, Prasat Ta Muan Thom, Khmer Temples in Surin Thailand

Traversing the Thai Cambodia Borders

Allan & Fanfan

Aranyaprathet to Poipet is by far the busiest of Thailand-Cambodia border crossings. It is the road to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat and a convenient border for travellers to get stamped on Thai VISA runs. In my younger years I bussed here every month from Bangkok to be stamped out and back in. These days this

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Crisp Pork Belly Penang, Is Street Food Safe? Eating in Southeast Asia

Street Food is for Everyone!

Allan & Fanfan

Dodgy stomach? Must have been the street food. The easy culprit for blame. With people far more likely to share bad experiences than good – there is an obvious and unjust bad rap for street food. This and people’s love for hilarious poop stories. “Ate Bangkok street food. Bathroom looks like a Jackson Pollock #lol”. So is

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Busy Stalls, Eating at JJ Market Bangkok, Chatuchak Weekend Shopping

Enter the Labyrinth (JJ Market)

Allan & Fanfan

Arrive, push to the central market sprawl, get lost, stumble on trinkets and treasures, good luck in getting back out. For first-timers to JJ Market the biggest mistake is to plan. Even after years of visiting I still fail to find what I am looking for. It is a complete maze. Half a million visitors each

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Making Holy Water, Buddhist Monk Blessing Ceremony for Health Thailand

Monk Blessing Ceremony in Rural Thailand

Allan & Fanfan

The Monk Blessing Ceremony takes place in Fanfan’s family home in Nang Rong, Thailand. A blessing for her Grandad (Ta) for prolonged health and life (Tor Ar Yu). Before the Monk Blessing Ceremony we join the family to help organisation and preparation. The night involves three main tasks. Preparing food, collecting offerings and creating space

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