2020-08-26 13:33
A fun restaurant on Thalang Road Baan 109 is a fun vintage looking restaurant as well as a casual bar on the popular Thalang Road, the historical street of Old Phuket Town where the famous S… Read More
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2020-08-24 09:41
Hog’s Head Phuket Hog’s Head Pub is a new fun coffee shop and bar taken straight out of a scene of the Harry Potter’s world, and tucked between 2 shophouses on Yaowarat Roa… Read More
2020-08-22 03:37
Kin-Kub-Ei Restaurant Phuket Kin-Kub-Ei Restaurant is a hidden gem serving delicious southern dishes cooked by Khun Tubtim (the lady on the photos), with her family recipes, and served in a… Read More
2020-08-19 14:22
A restaurant with a view near Big Buddha Nak-Kerd Seaview Cafe (previoulsy called Star Mountain Sunset Restaurant) is a small restaurant with a superb panoramic view of Karon Beach. The plac… Read More
2020-08-15 16:14
A small night market in Phuket Town Kor Jaan is a new night market set along a canal on Kra Road, in a lesser-known part of east Phuket Town. With such a hidden location, Kor Jaan market see… Read More
2020-08-13 14:55
An Ice Cream Shop in a Sino Portuguese Shophouse Torry’s Ice Cream Shop is a beautiful little coffee shop set in Sino Portuguese shophouse in Soi Romanee in Phuket Town. The homemade i… Read More
2020-08-12 14:44
A collection of photos and videos of Phuket during COVID-19 lockdown. Videos of Phuket during COVID Photos of Patong Beach during COVID-19 Kalim Beach Photos of Kata Beach Surin Bea… Read More
2020-08-11 15:11
Lady Coco Lady Coco is a new trendy restaurant, coffee shop and ‘salon de thé’, part of the now legendary ‘The Memory at On On Hotel’ on Phang Nga Road in Old… Read More
2020-07-16 02:30
Where to play golf in Phuket How many golf courses are there in Phuket? You are spoilt for choice if you are intending to play golf in Phuket with seven golf courses on the island and severa… Read More
2020-07-06 02:43
Pomodoro Pomodoro is an excellent and authentic Italian restaurant in Kata Beach, a great place to come and relax with your friends or your family after a long day on the beach. The restaura… Read More
2020-06-15 14:55
How to get married in Phuket? Getting married in Phuket brings to mind images of an idyllic, romantic and memorable time with loved ones, but such an event requires a staggering amount of pr… Read More
2020-05-15 10:18
Chinpracha House (Baan Chinpracha) Chinpracha House (Baan Chinpracha) is one of the 18 most beautiful mansions in Phuket spread all around Phuket Town. Some of these in Sino-Portuguese style… Read More
2020-05-05 06:22
What to do in Phuket without spending Are there any interesting free things to do in Phuket? It may sound like a strange question, but Phuket is well-known to be the most expensive destinati… Read More
2020-05-04 14:17
A beautiful hidden Buddhist temple in Phuket Wat Kathu, or Kathu temple, is a not very well known landmark from tourists, but local photographers know very well how beautiful it is. This Bud… Read More
2020-05-03 13:01
To spend 3 days in Phuket and make the best of it to see as much as you can, planning is everything. Once planning is done, everything becomes simple, and you can start dreaming and relaxing… Read More
2020-04-30 15:34
Photos of Rawai Beach Our photos of Rawai Beach should give you an idea of what this part of south Phuket island looks like. Rawai is not a beach for swimming but it is, usually popular with… Read More
2020-04-28 15:19
Photos of Mai Khao Beach Our Mai Khao Beach photos may help you decide if this is the right place for you to stay in Phuket. Mai Khao is an 11 kilometre long Beach with nothing but a few lux… Read More
2020-04-28 10:18
Phuket Island Photos Our Phuket photo gallery shares some favourite photos taken during our many years of explorations around the island and beyond. Here you can discover what Phuket looks l… Read More
2020-04-28 01:11
Photos of Karon Beach These photos of Karon Beach may help you decide if this is the right place for you to stay in Phuket. Karon Beach is probably the third most popular beach with the righ… Read More
2020-04-27 15:06
Photos of Surin Beach These photos of Surin Beach will help you decide if this is the right place for you to spend a day in the sun. Surin is a superb beach that was once full of restaurants… Read More
2020-04-27 06:08
Bangtao Beach Photos This Bangtao Beach photo gallery gives you a quick overview of what Bangtao looks like, by day and by night: what to do, restaurants and hotels we tried. Bangtao… Read More
2020-04-25 14:26
Map of Rawai Beach This map of Rawai shares some of the places we visited and other popular places travellers talk the most about. We will keep adding points of interest, restaurants and hot… Read More
2020-04-24 13:13
Map of Surin Beach Our Surin Beach map shows some of the places we visited and some other popular places travellers talk the most about. There is not so much to do in Surin Beach but we plan… Read More
2020-04-24 06:45
Map of Phuket Town This map of Phuket Town shares some of the places we visited and other popular places travellers talk the most about. We will keep adding points of interest, restaurants a… Read More
2020-04-24 05:14
Map of Nai Harn Beach This map of Nai Harn Beach shares some of the places we visited and other popular places travellers talk the most about. We will keep adding points of interest, restaur… Read More
2020-04-24 02:28
Map of Mai Khao Beach This map of Mai Khao Beach shares some of the places we visited and other popular places travellers talk the most about. We will keep adding points of interest, restaur… Read More
2020-04-23 15:32
Map of Patong Beach Our map of Patong Beach shows some of the places we visited and some other popular places travellers talk the most about. There is a lot to do in Patong Beach and w… Read More
2020-04-23 15:12
Map of Kamala Beach Our Kamala Beach map shows some of the places we visited and some other popular places travellers talk the most about. There is a lot to do in Kamala Beach and we plan to… Read More
2020-04-23 14:36
Map of Karon Beach This map of Karon shares some of the places we visited and other popular places travellers talk the most about. We will keep adding points of interest, restaurants and hot… Read More
2020-04-23 11:19
Map of Kata Beach This Kata Beach map shows the places we visited and some other popular places travellers talk the most about. We plan to add as many information as possible to help you pla… Read More
2020-04-23 01:01
Map of Bangtao Beach This Bangtao Beach map shows the places we visited and some other popular places travellers talk the most about. We plan to add as many as possible to help you plan your… Read More
2020-04-15 10:16
Phang Nga Bay Phang Nga Bay is one of the most amazing places we had the chance to explore. We’ve been there countless times, by boat, car, on a bike, luxury yacht, longtail, kayak and… Read More
2020-04-15 04:09
Phuket has been the dream destination of millions of travellers who enjoyed amazing beaches and landscapes, delicious food, and most of all, the legendary Thai hospitality. Just like everywh… Read More
2020-04-12 18:44
What to Do in Patong Beach at Night? Patong Nightlife in Phuket is famous the world around for being colourful and carefree. It has evolved a lot to reach every type of travellers and is not… Read More
2020-04-11 10:39
Best Things to Do in Phuket Town Phuket Town is a surprising treasure trove of things to do and to experience if you decide to spend a day away from the beach. The old streets add to the man… Read More
2020-03-31 18:20
What to Do in Panwa Beach Panwa Beach, also known as Khao Kat Beach, is not a great swimming beach, and yet has the charm of these remote bays not many would take the time to explore while v… Read More
2020-03-31 15:14
About Chalong Chalong is an important and vast area stretching along the east coast of Phuket island. While the name is well known because of the famous Wat Chalong temple, there is no real… Read More
2020-03-25 15:22
ChimJae Walking Street, also known as Vanich Walking Street, is a new 150 metres long narrow passage that connects Thalang Road to Dibuk Road in the old Phuket Town. This fun local market is… Read More
2020-03-25 11:12
How to order your noodle soup right? Noodle soup (‘Kuey Tiaow’ in Thai) is everywhere in Phuket, and while it’s not precisely Thai food, it is entirely part of everyday lif… Read More
2020-03-22 17:23
What to Do in Kamala Beach? Kamala Beach is a popular destination for families. It used to be a very quiet beach with only Phuket Fantasea as a highlight, but its popularity expanded with th… Read More
2020-03-19 02:55
The first aquarium in Phuket Corona Virus Update: Please note that the aquarium is temporarily closed from 18 to 31st March 2020 The Phuket Aquarium in Cape Panwa is not immense as the tunne… Read More
2020-03-17 16:33
What to do at night in Phuket? Phuket nightlife is legendary for being bright and bold, colourful and loud, carefree and even sometimes provocative. This mostly was true of Bangla Walking St… Read More
2020-03-16 15:10
A Cat Cafe in Old Phuket Town B Cat Cafe is a fun place for every cat lovers to sit with furry and fluffy felines while enjoying a cake and a drink. The location on Thepkasattri Road, just n… Read More
2020-03-16 03:18
What to Do on Mai Khao Beach? Mai Khao is the longest beach in Phuket, and it still looks in some parts as deserted as it was when we first visited it in 1990. A lot has been built, but umbr… Read More
2020-03-13 14:45
Where to Eat in Kata? Kata Beach has a vast choice of restaurants and places to eat, from modest street food to the most high-end dining experience you can find in Phuket. You will be surpri… Read More
2020-03-11 04:00
A Walking Guide to Phang Nga Road Phang Nga Road is another historical street that runs parallel to the famous Thalang Road, in the Old Phuket Town. Phang Nga Road maybe is less known, but i… Read More
2020-03-08 12:53
Phuket Health Street Soi Ta-iad goes by many names: Soi Taied, Fitness Street, Phuket Health Street or Muay Thai Street because it is home to many Muay Thai Camps, Fitness and Gyms, Spas and… Read More
2020-03-07 03:54
A private Beach Karon Noi Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket. It has a perfect soft white sand, shallow clear blue waters and lots of coconut trees to create the picture-pe… Read More
2020-03-04 11:01
Exploring Dibuk Road Dibuk Road is one of the famous old streets of Phuket town you should add to your list while exploring. It’s very colourful and easy to find, with plenty of casual… Read More
2020-03-04 01:34
Exploring Thalang Road Thalang Road is the most famous street in the historic part of Old Phuket Town. The municipality and owners managed to revive most of the old Sino-Portuguese shophouse… Read More
2020-03-03 12:02
Exploring Soi Romanee Soi Romanee, in the historical centre of old Phuket town, is a short street with a long and fun history. Long ago, Soi Romanee was known to be the red-light street of P… Read More
2020-03-02 13:50
Erawan Museum Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan near Bangkok is a striking monument, not to be confused with the famous Erawan Shrine in downtown Bangkok. This gigantic three-headed elephant bui… Read More
2020-03-02 10:43
Saneh Jaan Restaurant Saneh Jaan is an upmarket Thai restaurant located in Ploenchit, on Wireless Road, just between the American Embassy and Lumpini Park. The restaurant is spacious w… Read More
2020-02-29 14:02
A rooftop on the 19th floor in Patong Andaman Sky Lounge is one of the least known rooftop bars and restaurants in Phuket. It’s quite easy to find this place in Patong, but it took us… Read More
2020-02-28 13:55
Where to take the best selfies in Phuket Selfies and model photography have become fully part of the young generation of travellers holidays. Local restaurants, businesses and beaches are ta… Read More
2020-02-26 16:11
A good hotel in a great location Hotel Indigo Phuket is a compact luxury hotel with a convenient location in Patong, just a short walk from the beach and from the famous Bangla Wal… Read More
2020-02-23 15:04
Bangkok Shopping Malls Madness! The amount of shopping malls in Bangkok is staggering! Here we listed the 10 most popular and centrally located, but there are a lot, lot more on the outskirt… Read More
2020-02-22 15:18
The EmQuartier EmQuartier is an enormous and trendy shopping mall in a strategic part of the busy Sukhumvit Road. EmQuartier is actually a massive extension of the existing Emporium shopping… Read More
2020-02-17 11:35
A selfie dedicated restaurant in Phuket Ma Doo Bua is a new cafe and restaurant whose sole purpose is to provide an irresistible background to the new generation of selfie lovers. The main c… Read More
2020-02-16 14:17
2 Michelin Stars in Bangkok Suhring Bangkok is a superb restaurant serving modern German cuisine and probably one of Bangkok most talked about places with 2 Michelin stars. The restaur… Read More
2020-02-14 13:55
An amazing car museum Jesada Car Museum (Jesada Technik Museum) is in Nakhon Pathom, a bit far from Bangkok but if you are a classic car lover, it’s really worth the trip. The museum i… Read More
2020-02-13 14:08
Jamie’s Italian in Siam Discovery Jamie Oliver Restaurant in Bangkok (called ‘Jamie’s Italian’), located at the ground floor of the trendy Siam Discovery Mall, betwee… Read More
2020-02-13 13:04
A Michelin Star Restaurant in Siam Paste Bangkok restaurant in the Gaysorn shopping centre is another proof that the Bangkok dining scene never ceases to evolve and improve. Paste is not new… Read More
2020-02-11 13:54
A great Phadthai in Silom Baan Phadthai is a beautiful restaurant which received a Michelin Bib Gourmand (inspectors’ favourites for good value) hidden in one of these tiny lanes of Ba… Read More
2020-02-05 15:20
A Romantic Dinner on the Beach in Phuket Looking for the most romantic place in Phuket to propose or share an unforgettable dinner with your loved one? A romantic dinner on the beach at the… Read More
2020-02-04 06:40
From Phuket International Airport to Phuket Town only Phuket Airport Bus is easy to identify with its bright orange colour. However, despite its very low price, chances are you will not find… Read More
2020-02-01 15:36
A tour of the Chalong Bay Rum distillery The Chalong Bay Rum has become a brand known the world around, but it started very modestly around 2012, in a remote area of Phuket called Chalong. T… Read More
2020-01-28 10:21
Splash Beach Club Splash Beach Club is a new spot hidden in a tiny creek not far from Patong Beach, between the beautiful Tri Trang and Paradise beach. The club doesn’t sit on a vast s… Read More
2020-01-26 14:47
Krua Jongjit Restaurant in Kathu Krua Jongjit restaurant in Kathu (Jongjit Kitchen) is the proof that a restaurant doesn’t have to be fancy nor expensive to be excellent and even recei… Read More
2020-01-18 13:06
Klong Suan Market Klong Suan 100 Year Market or Klong Suan Roi Pee Market has gained well-deserved fame for keeping what many many other floating markets have lost to mass-tourism: its authe… Read More
2020-01-18 12:02
Sunset Cocktails on Supanniga Cruise Supanniga Cruise is an alternative to the old-fashioned ‘dinner cruise in the dark’ by offering a fun one-hour cocktail or Champagne cruise a… Read More
2020-01-15 15:06
Chinese New Year in Phuket Phuket Chinese New Year 2020 is set to ring January 25, with several days of festivities to celebrate the Year of the Rat. With its large ethnic Chinese population… Read More
2020-01-14 14:39
A great Kanom Jeen restaurant Nom Jeen Phuket is a beautiful and relaxing new local restaurant serving delicious kanom jeen on the outskirt of Phuket Town. There are quite a few kanom jeen s… Read More
2020-01-12 06:40
The unexpected beauty of Maiton Island Maiton island an understated paradise with a long and interesting history. It’s a superb day out, only 15 minutes from Phuket by speedboat. The i… Read More
2020-01-09 05:21
Renting a minivan or private taxi for a day in Phuket Hiring a private driver or renting a minivan or private taxi for a day in Phuket is a great way to discover the island without having to… Read More
2020-01-04 15:30
A truly ethical elephant sanctuary Tree Tops Elephant Reserve Phuket is a truly ethical elephant sanctuary. It might come to you as a surprise, but not all ‘sanctuaries’ are actu… Read More
2020-01-03 15:26
Best Fitness Clubs in Phuket Want to stay fit and keep that body in shape for the beach? Here is our list of fitness clubs in Phuket! Phuket is a tropical island blessed with beaches and hea… Read More
2019-12-30 01:09
What to Do on Coral Island? Coral Island, or Koh Hey, is one of the few beautiful islands you can reach within 15 minutes by speedboat from Rawai Beach in south Phuket. You can spend half a… Read More
2019-12-28 02:42
Best Southern Food in Phuket Southern Thai food is a treat for those who love seafood and want to explore intense and spicy flavours. On a Southern Thai table, you’ll find dishes with… Read More
2019-12-27 15:32
Central Phuket got bigger Central Phuket Floresta sounds like another mall on the island but is just a massive extension of the good old Central Festival. With an ever-growing population, Ph… Read More
2019-12-22 02:04
Royal Phuket Marina Royal Phuket Marina is a luxury harbour with exclusive condos and villas on the east coast to Phuket island, just next to the Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina. The marina was bu… Read More
2019-12-21 12:03
A shopping mall on the other riverside of Bangkok ICONSIAM is the latest, largest, and most luxurious shopping mall in Bangkok. How many times did you read this sentence in Bangkok? Just whe… Read More
2019-12-20 11:13
About Hern restaurant Hern Coffee and Bistro is a new cool and well designed Thai restaurant on the beachfront of Patong. The location in front of the well-known Baan Lamai hotel is very con… Read More
2019-12-12 15:05
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2019-12-12 14:34
A timeless city like no other Varanasi is the most amazing city I had the chance to visit in a lifetime of many travels, and once you’ve seen it, it’s not difficult to realize wh… Read More
2019-12-12 12:25
About California Ink (Advertorial) California Ink Tattoo Phuket is a brand-new tattoo studio boasting some of the finest and talented artists in the industry, working in a cleanest and steri… Read More
2019-12-11 14:38
One of Bangkok Best Restaurants Le Du restaurant on Silom is one of our favourite restaurants in Bangkok, if not our favourite. We were lucky to discover it from the very early days and enjo… Read More
2019-12-03 14:33
A good local restaurant in Phuket Town Baan Mae Taan is a very good local Thai restaurant in Phuket Town. It is slightly away from the old streets of historical Phuket, where the tourist cro… Read More
2019-12-03 00:55
A rare oasis of peace in busy Bangkok Ma Maison Bangkok is a unique Thai restaurant found in one of the most desirable settings in town. A glasshouse sitting in the shade of immense old tree… Read More
2019-11-30 15:41
Wat Arun Wat Arun, also known as the temple of Dawn, is a major landmark of Bangkok, built before 1656. It’s a lot more modest than Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace or Wat Pho and th… Read More
2019-11-28 12:56
What is Siam Paragon? Siam Paragon is the mother of all malls in Bangkok, and Bangkok ‘mall culture’ is massive. The shopping mall concentration in the Siam area is so massive th… Read More
2019-11-28 11:22
Bangkok Forensic Museum Bangkok Forensic Museum is not on people’s top 10 list of things to see in Bangkok, at least not on a first trip, but it seems to rank high on people’s &l&hell…Read More
2019-11-27 17:08
What should I pack for Phuket? ‘What should I take to Phuket?’ is a question everyone asks on their first trip, just the way it always is when travelling to any new destination… Read More
2019-11-26 12:05
Asiatique the Riverfront Asiatique Bangkok (Asiatique the Riverfront) is a gigantic shopping & entertainment night market close to the center of Bangkok. Divided into four distinct zones… Read More
2019-11-25 15:05
The magic of local Thai restaurants Boon is one of the most underrated local Thai restaurants in Phuket. It’s not fancy, the menu is not long, and lunch at Boon only costs a few baht… Read More
2019-11-24 15:19
Methavalai Sorndaeng Restaurant Methavalai Sorndaeng is an old-fashioned Thai restaurant frozen in time, just next to the Democracy Monument, not far from Khao San. There are so many Thai re… Read More
2019-11-24 05:39
A budget mall in the heart of Bangkok MBK Center is an iconic budget shopping mall standing in the heart of Bangkok since 1985, best known for its bazaar product and tons of knock off goods… Read More
2019-11-22 16:34
What is Bangkok Best Rooftop Bar? Bangkok Best Rooftop Bars list keeps getting longer, and no other city in the world can pretend to have more rooftops and sky bars than we do here. At this… Read More
2019-11-22 16:03
Cielo Sky Bar Cielo Sky Bar is another fantastic high spot located at the intersection of Rama IV and Sukhumvit road in Bangkok. The view from the 46th floor of the Luk Condominium is surpri… Read More
2019-11-22 15:45
Brewski Rooftop Bar Brewski Rooftop Bar is perched on the 22nd floor of the Radisson Blu on Sukhumvit and while it is not the highest one in town or doesn’t have the striking views oth… Read More
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