What to Do in Phuket with Kids? [toc] There are quite a lot of fun things to do in Phuket with kids as this is a great tropical destination for families. You could, of course, spend your whole holiday on the beach and in the sea with children, but that
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Update 2019: Laem Singh is accessible by boat, and now by land! [toc] Laem Singh beach is accessible again? Yes, it is now! Laem Singh Beach is one of Phuket most beautiful beaches, but it was closed in April 2017. It looks excellent in any weather, like being in the
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Phuket Floating Market [toc] Thalang Maneekram is a new floating Market in Phuket, but it’s not the first one, so it's going to be interesting to see if this one succeeds where the other Kathu floating market failed. The Thalang Maneekram floating market is not well-known and despite being 76,000 square
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Phang Nga Bay on a Private Boat Note: this is not a sponsored review, we paid for our cruise and had a great time [toc] Phang Nga Bay is such a fantastic place. A thousand islands and vertiginous cliffs standing above the sea is a scenery out of this world.
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Samet Nangshe [toc] Samet Nangshe is a superb panoramic viewpoint in Phang Nga Bay. It's a little far outside Phuket island, but if you have a car or a big bike, it is worth the drive. From up there, you can admire the fantastic limestone formations of Phang Nga Bay, but
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What to Do in Phuket with a Car in 1 Day? [toc] Phuket is a relatively small island, and you can drive around it within one day without rushing it. Of course, two days would allow a lot more, but this overview should enable you to stop at the main
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What to Do in Phuket? [toc] What are the best things to do in Phuket is by far the most frequently asked question on our blog (after "what is the weather in Phuket today?")! All the answers are on the net, but if you are as lazy as we are, you
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Secret Beaches of Phuket [toc] Most quiet and hidden beaches of Phuket - Despite the permanent complaints, more than ten beaches around Phuket range from 'Quiet' to 'Deserted' and surprisingly half of these beaches are in plain sight and easy to access... Most don't have fancy beach chairs or vendors,
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Where to Get the Best Tattoos in Phuket? [toc] Planning to get a great tattoo in Phuket? You came to the right island! Wherever you go in Phuket or Phi Phi island, wherever you look, you will see tattoo studios after tattoo studios. There are so many that picking the
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What is Chalong Temple? [toc] Wat Chalong, the largest, most revered and most visited Buddhist temple in Phuket was built at the beginning of the 19th century. Chalong Temple (officially Wat Chaitararam) is one of the Must-See places in Phuket, together with the nearby Big Buddha of Phuket as they are
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What is Central Phuket? [toc] Update September 2018: Central Floresta, a massive new wing just built across the street from the existing Central Festival is to open on September 10. Central Phuket (Central Festival Phuket) is one of the few mega malls on the island (the other famous one being
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Phang Nga Bay [toc] Phang Nga Bay is one of the most amazing places we had the chance to explore. We've been there countless times, by boat, car, on a bike, luxury yacht, longtail, kayak and even on a Chinese Junk. Each visit is a new experience. Sunny, cloudy or
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Ice Skating in Phuket Ice Arena is the latest attraction in Phuket and it came a bit as a surprise... an ice rink on a hot tropical island is definitely unexpected. Great for kids and for some family time, ice skating is a fun activity to escape the rain or
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Where to Watch Muay Thai in Phuket? Bangla Boxing Stadium is one of the two (or three?) Muay Thai Stadiums in Patong Beach, one of the many ways you can entertain yourself after dinner. Muay Thai is a very well-known martial sport and while it’s definitely not to everyone’s taste,
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What Can You Do in Phuket on a Rainy Day [toc] It's not all gloom in Phuket when it rains. Just like in any tropical country, you can expect a mix of rainy days and sunny days during the rainy season, but better be prepared if it lasts! Here is
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Discover Phuket Best Panoramic Views [toc] The many Phuket viewpoints offer fun photo opportunities as it seems to be the human nature to climb on top of every hill around the island. Here is a list of 16 beautiful places to take amazing photos from, enjoy a drink with a
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What is Phuket FantaSea? [toc] Phuket FantaSea is a hugely popular performance involving dancers and a dozen adult elephants. This massive show is on the ground of a large theme park located in Kamala Beach. After almost 20 years, the FantaSea show is still going strong, welcoming million visitors each
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What to Do in The Similan Islands? [toc] The Similan Islands are a fabulous archipelago found in the Andaman Sea, about 100 km north from Phuket island. These small islands are so strikingly beautiful; you don't even need to be an excellent photographer to come back with amazing photos. Most people
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What to Do at Phuket Walking Street Market? [toc] Phuket Walking Street and weekend market is called 'Lard Yai' by locals and is now the most popular attraction in Phuket Town. This weekend street market was an instant success, adding a much-needed event to the historical part of town. Every
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James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay [toc] James Bond Island (Khao Ping Kan) is one of the many must-see places in Phang Nga Bay people want to tick-off their list when in Phuket. There are many positive and negative opinions about James Bond Island, and most are justified. Before
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