My favourite place in Thailand, Chiang Mai is one of those cities where you can do as much or as little as you like. A city of vibrant contrasts, Chiang Mai homes over 300 ancient temples, some of Thailand’s newest hotels and the trendiest bars in Southeast Asia, but they are all clumped together in…
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Phi Phi Perfect – A Day Trip to ‘The Beach’
Catapulted into the limelight after it featured in Danny Boyle’s 2000 Adventure-Drama ‘The Beach’, the secret island of Ko Phi Phi Ley is now one of the Thailand’s most popular tourist spots. Just a short speedboat ride from Phuket, Phi Phi Island attracts thousands of travellers each year, and while it is not quite so…
Phuket Perspective – A Girls Point of View
What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you hear the words Phuket, Thailand? A sun-drenched holiday destination in the Andaman Sea? An exotic location for backpackers and surfers? A fun and friendly resort for families? A hedonistic zone for sex-tourism? Well, I guess, when it comes down to it, Phuket is…
Destination Review: Thailand
I hardly know where to begin when it comes to Thailand! It is warm, welcoming, and in some areas, a little bit weird, but overall it is a wonderful destination to visit, and has much to offer the world traveller. We, like most people, started our journey through Thailand in the chaotic city of Bangkok,…
Travelling Around the World and Back Again – A List of Places to Revisit
I am one of the lucky ones. I have already been around the world and while I didn’t quite manage it in 80 days like Phileas Fogg, I did manage to spend five months with my beloved hubby visiting beautiful countries, meeting new friends, trying new foods, and sampling plenty of new wines, so all…