My search for a unique tour while traveling in Phuket had landed us on board the June Bahtra 'Siamese Junk' boat. Truly an experience to be had, we cruised the calm Phang Nga Bay waters off the northeast coast of Phuket while enjoying fantastic Thai cuisine and taking in an amazing sunset. What more could you ask for?
After a long absence, I was headed back to Thailand only this time, Phuket was on the destination list. Truth be told, I'd never planned on coming. Somehow crowds of tourists, lack of culture & resort themed areas never piqued my interest. However, would it be fair to judge a place without giving it a proper visit? Here are my first impressions...
With everything Thailand has to offer travelers… its sandy southern beaches and tropical islands, its beautiful northern mountains and the friendly locals that make up the country, why wouldn't you want to stick around for a while. After all, in a country where its easy to live on the cheap and stick to a backpacker's budget, why would you want to…
After spending nearly two months traveling in Thailand, people ask me about the best places to visit in Thailand. While this is very subjective, I'd say there are definitely some places to visit in Thailand which seem to top all others. As a simple starting point to plan your visit, decide whether you'll be flying in or crossing the border by…
Many of us who visit Thailand, do so in search of beautiful beaches, endless ocean views and stunning island scenery. And yes, whilst Thailand can offer all these things in abundance, it has so much more to offer than just beaches and islands. This country is a haven for adventurers and those looking for a sense of freedom – and this…
With my friend still left with high fever among other unexplained symptoms, we had still decided we would cross the border to Laos not realizing we would soon be going from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai. My visa would be expiring the following day and hers would be expiring in three days so both of us needed to cross the border…