Tag: Phuket
My 2 Weeks in Thailand
So you have two (2) weeks to spend in Thailand and you’re looking for ideas for your itinerary. Before anything else, ask yourself: What type of traveler are you? Backpacker or luxury? Chill or adventurous? Touristy or off-the-beaten path? Or like me, are you a mix of everything? 🇹🇭 Get Ready For Your Thailand Trip […]
Book-A-Bed Poshtel: Trendy Stay in Old Phuket Town
When traveling alone, I book hostels not for the affordable price, but for the experience. For flashpackers like myself, hostels and boutique hotels provide a grittier, more authentic travel experience compared to high-end accommodations. I enjoy meeting and interacting with other backpackers and globetrotters, which is something that five-star hotels cannot provide. Backpackers vs. Flashpackers […]
Bookhemian: Phuket’s Hidden Artsy Café
If you find yourself walking along the famed Thalang Road in Old Phuket Town, it’s easy to get distracted by the postcard-worthy buildings with colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture. This 600-meter street is studded with shops, restaurants, cafés, and guesthouses. While it’s one of the oldest streets in Phuket, Thailand, there are plenty of modern cafés and […]
Freedom: Phuket’s Secluded Beach
With only five days in Phuket, I decided to skip Patong Beach, which reminds me of Bali’s Kuta and Boracay’s Station 2, where all the parties and wildlife (I don’t mean flora and fauna) congregate. But I did not want to snub Phuket’s beach life altogether. As I would whenever I’m undecided about my itinerary, […]
Maya Bay of “The Beach:” Life After The Closure
December 13, 2022—I huddled with my newfound travel buddies, all of whom purchased a Love Andaman Island Tour ticket that would take us to seven destinations in one day, a good deal if you have only a few days in Phuket, Thailand. Our first stop was Maya Bay, which may not ring a bell until […]