Koh Samui Koh Samui is Thailand's second largest island off the east coast of mainland. It is famous for its beautiful beaches, luxury resorts and coconut groves. At its widest point the island stretches 25 km. The central part of the island is the most unspoilt with tropical jungle growing freely. Whilst the coastal areas such as Chaweng and Bophut are full of hotels, restaurants and bars. Getting there Koh Samui is one of few Thai islands that has an airport, meaning if you are short ... View the Post
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai- Elbow issues and bus from hell Getting there We got a bus from Pai, via Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. In total it took around 7 hours. Staying in Chiang Rai We stayed at Na-Rak-O-Resort, it was a really cute hotel, super colourful and it had a kitchen. Having a kitchen in a hotel is pretty much unheard of, you are able to make eggs on toast and tea and coffee etc. White temple As I have said before I am not a massive temple fan but this one is really worth a visit. It’s unlike ... View the Post
A Piece of Pai
A piece of Pai Pai is a town in the Mae Hong Soon province of Northern Thailand. It is a popular backpacker destination and has been for some years. Pai is known for its waterfalls, hotsprings, gorges and of course stunning scenery. The town has many market streets with stalls selling many types of food and hand crafted items. Of course there are many temples and monuments to visit too. Getting to Pai Most people access Pai from Chiangmai, a major city in the northern area of Thailand. ... View the Post
My O My Chiang Mai
My o my Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is situated in the northern area of Thailand and generally the most popular stop for tourists visiting the north. This really isn’t surprising Chiang Mai has so much to offer, be it a bustling City, rolling hills in easy reach, or lady boy shows. It has something for everyone. Getting to Chiang Mai Most people fly into Bangkok and then make their way to Chiang Mai via either bus or flight. We chose the later. Our flight cost around £40 and we booked it the ... View the Post
Meeting Stephen in Bangkok
Meeting Stephen in Bangkok! Arriving in Bangkok I was flying from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok, and my flight arrived at the international airport at around 10am. I was feeling pretty unwell on the plane, I assumed it was just the air conditioning but it soon turned into the most annoying cold known to man. Who gets a cold in 30 degree heat?! Anyway, getting through passport control and collecting my bags took ages and as I wasn’t feeling great I decided to take a taxi. Getting to the ... View the Post