An indulgent weekend in Penang: 3 days in George Town, Malaysia
A food lovers guide to Penang, Malaysia – we spend 3 days exploring the world class food of Penang and George Town
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The Mae Hong Son Loop by car: cool times in the northern Thai mountains
We explore the world famous Mae Hong Son Loop by car in 2021, with lesser known sights and new attractions to see on this famous road trip
Chiang Khan in 2 days: a welcome dose of serene life in north-east Thailand
A guide to the beautiful riverside town of Chiang Khan in Loei. Info on what to see, where to stay, food and the Chiang Khan Skywalk.
Phuket Sandbox: The best way to get to Thailand in 2021
Phuket Sandbox Update November 2021: Thailand is now going ahead with a re-opening programme which will make it much easier to enter Thailand especially for vaccinated travellers. The best place for information is on the TAT tourism website which has up to date info on the requirements and processes to get in. The info in … Read more
Two weeks in a hotel room: Experiences from Thailand’s ASQ Quarantine
Our experiences of Thailand’s mandatory hotel quarantine for foreigners – ASQ.
A wild time in Khao Sok: 5 days of fun in the jungle
When I think of Surat Thani, I think of Samui. I think of crowded buses, stuffy ferries, hordes of slightly frazzled tourists regretting not taking the direct flight. I don’t think of dense, lush jungle. I don’t think of lakes in deepest blue fringed by towering limestone cliffs. I don’t think of gibbons whooping as … Read more
A guide to Bophut Beach: the beautiful Fisherman’s Village Koh Samui
A travel guide with everything you need to know about Bophut Beach, the fisherman’s village of Koh Samui.
When to visit, where to stay, what to eat and how to enjoy this Thai gem
Mooching around Koh Mook
There are two ways to get to the fanciest resort on Koh Mook. First way: you take a private speedboat right to the beach. Second way: you walk through or around the local primary school. I feel this captures the character of Koh Mook quite nicely – part paradise island, part regular Thai community. Here … Read more