Introducing the legend of John “Caveman” Gray Frontier man, cave explorer and environmentalist [toc] Picture blue lagoons, marine caves, monolithic cliffs rising from the sea, the clamour of waves and the deep reverberating hum of cicadas: Phang Nga Bay National Park is indeed one of Thailand’s most iconic and stunning marine national parks littered with caves, colossal limestone formations and white sandy beaches. It is true to say that the
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Which island is right for me, Phuket or Bali? [toc] Phuket and Bali are two popular destinations in Southeast Asia, both with great beaches, marine activities, tropical island scenery, and cultural attractions. There’s plenty for visitors to enjoy in both Phuket and Bali, so when planning your holiday island escape how do you decide which one to visit? Choosing between the Thai island of Phuket and Bali in Indonesia might
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Memories of Phuket Tsunami Here are a few photos I took when the tsunami hit Phuket on December 26, 2004, and the following weeks. So they won't vanish from my memory. It's not a dark memory, and it's proof of the human capacity for survival and natural optimism, and this event shouldn't be forgotten. I was living in Patong Beach then, and luckily we were not on the beach that
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Patong Fishing Village [toc] What is your first vision when you think of Patong Beach? Don't tell us; we know what you are picturing. Let us show you a small enclave never seen by most people, right under the southern bridge leading to the Amari Phuket Resort (and Tri Trang Beach further). Few would stop out of curiosity; it is a nice sight from the top of the bridge, but
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The Last Movie Painters Most of you forgot or might never have seen those hand-painted movie posters by the side of the roads or on trucks passing by, loudly announcing coming up movies in remote areas. Here in Phuket, it has been part of our daily life for decades, and there use to be a lot more of these huge billboards that would mostly put a smile on our faces...
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