What's true and what's not [toc] Phuket is a popular destination; as you can expect, fame comes with stereotypes and a fair share of myths people enjoy spreading online. Sure, there are many hot topics to discuss, and let's not blind ourselves: not everything is perfect, but Phuket is still a superb island (it is for us). Let's try to debunk some of the most popular myths about Phuket. As
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10 Fun Diet Tips in Phuket [toc] Here is a fun diet story you might find useful: You can actually lose weight while enjoying your holiday by trying local food, experiencing fun or unusual things, exploring the island and even proudly coming back with a tan. The majority of Thai people are slim and healthy, but don't be mistaken: they do love to eat, a lot, and often! On this
Read MoreStuff to Buy in Phuket You Will Never Use Again [toc] A holiday is always a lot of fun and shopping is part of it. People often become someone else when travelling overseas, and while they may be very careful about spending when shopping at home, they seem to forget everything and fall for the silliest items. From our many years here in Phuket, we saw people buying some really
Read MoreWhat to Buy in Phuket for Fun? [toc] Phuket is full of shops selling tourist stuff and chances are you bought yourself a Muay Thai short, a wooden frog and a pointy hat from Chiang Mai (In Phuket!). Good for you... those are fun, but they are tourist stuff and anyone who knows Thailand will know you are a first-timer! ;) Here are 10 small items every Thai person knows
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