Phuket Travel Guide and Blog
What to Do in Phuket? What not to miss and what are the must-see? There are so many answers. Phuket is blessed with many activities and attractions. Some are on the island itself and the most impressive are near enough to visit one or more in a single day. After 25 years here, it is actually quite easy to answer and we listed all the places we love most in this ‘Phuket Attractions’ section… have fun! (see also our Phuket 101 Facebook page)
What is the Phuket Amulet Market? [toc] Phuket Amulet Market might not be the most exciting attraction in Phuket, but if you happen to be exploring the town, it might be just worth a look. Also, it's a nice little shortcut between Rassada Road and Phang Nga Road to reach the now-famous Shrine of Serene Light. You would expect to find only elders seating around the many long tables, scrutinising
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Radar Hill Viewpoint in Phuket Radar Hill Viewpoint in Phuket offers a breathtaking panorama. The island certainly has quite a few viewpoints but some less visible than others such as this one are actually the most impressive. This hard to reach Radar Hill viewpoint is located high above Patong Beach and is not frequently visited but once you are up there, you will barely see anyone but locals and you'll
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Massages and Spas in Phuket [toc] Massages and Spas in Phuket are among the many things travellers love when visiting Thailand. Here, massages are cheap and available everywhere; you don't even have to plan; you only have to pick. One hour or two, depending on the time you have on your hands will wipe out fatigue and sore from your explorations. And what better way to spend an occasional raining
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Thavorn Private Collection [toc] The Thavorn Museum is so bizarre we had to write about it, this is without a doubt the quirkiest museum in Phuket and beyond! I'm not even a fan of what we could call 'local life displays' museums, (but I do love Art museums). I went there maybe twice in the past and it was already odd at the time, but this blog is taking me
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Should You Visit Phuket Zoo? [toc] Phuket Zoo in Chalong has been the subject of countless talks, discussion and arguing for almost two decades. Few liked it and most hated because it's a zoo, and by definition: zoos are bad. I visited 2 times in 20 years (Phuket Zoo opened in 1997) and never liked it. Yes it was dreadful animals were in poor condition and kept in dirty cages,
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Whitewater Rafting in Phang Nga [toc] Whitewater rafting near Phuket, on the Song Preak River in Phang Nga forest, is an activity that will give you a serious adrenaline rush! Of course, nothing to compare with the Grand Canyon, but on the other hand, you don't need to be experienced or even fit to enjoy it. Even kids can join. The river is located outside Phuket in Khaosok within Phang Nga province,
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