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Samet Nangshe Viewpoint

Samet Nangshe Viewpoint

    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,

    Muay Thai in Phuket

    Muay Thai Training in Phuket

      Muay Thai Training in Phuket has been a while since I wanted to know how a Muay Thai Training Camp works. After watching several Thai boxing fights, you realize that Muay Thai is a martial art that requires long training and advanced skills.

      Phuket Surf House - Patong Beach

      Phuket Surf House – Patong Beach

        Phuket Surf House Patong is a fun activity in Patong Beach with a prime location near Bangla Road and the beach nearby. Yes, it sounds like surfing, but don’t imagine a real surfboard on immense artificial waves.

        Cafe Del Mar Beach Club on Kamala Beach Phuket

        Café Del Mar Phuket

          Café Del Mar Phuket, located at the northern end of Kamala Beach next to Intercontinental Phuket and Novotel Kamala, is surprisingly discreet during the day but buzzing with people in the evening and even more on weekends.

          The Pad Thai Shop in Karon Beach

          The Pad Thai Shop in Karon

            The Pad Thai Shop is a tiny restaurant on the side of the back road of Karon Beach. It’s so small and modest; you would drive past it without paying much attention if it wasn’t for its growing reputation and a large yellow signboard that says ‘The Pad Thai Shop’.

            Malin Plaza Patong Night Market

            Malin Plaza Patong

              Malin Plaza Patong is a trendy night market at the southern end of Patong Beach, and it succeeded because it kept in mind that food is the magnet that makes people come in the first place.

              Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach

              Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach

                Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach is a 5-star hotel with a unique location on Merlin Beach in Phuket, just a few kilometres from the busy Patong and yet in superb and quiet surroundings.

                Ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Island

                Ferries & Speedboats from Phuket to Phi Phi

                  There are several ways to catch a ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Islands. You can prebook in advance and include your hotel transfer, or if you are on a super tight budget you can even go to the Rassada Pier in Phuket Town and buy your ferry ticket from there. Not sure this second option is worth the hassle though.

                  Kanom Jeen in Phuket

                  Kanom Jeen in Phuket

                    Kanom Jeen is, without a doubt, our favourite Thai breakfast on weekends. We’ll never miss a chance to go to ‘Kanom Jeen Saphan Hin’ or ‘Pa Mai Kanom Jeen Restaurant’

                    Illuzion Club

                    Illuzion Phuket

                      Illuzion Phuket is the most popular Nightclub on Bangla road in Patong Beach. Illuzion Phuket is gigantic, supposedly able to accommodate up to 5,000 standing people plus hundreds of VIP tables.

                      Sizzle Rooftop Restaurant

                      Sizzle Rooftop Bar

                        Sizzle Rooftop Bar and Restaurant is a romantic place at the top of the Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong in the south of Patong Beach. Just to set the tone, you need to know that this hotel is part of the MGallery by Sofitel, an award-winning luxury resort.

                        Little Nyonya Hotel

                        Little Nyonya Hotel

                          Little Nyonya is a small hotel located on the outskirts of Phuket Town. While it is modest and a little basic, it combines old Phuket heritage style and affordable price.

                          Paradox Resort Phuket

                          Paradox Resort Phuket in Karon Beach

                            Paradox Resort Phuket is one of the largest and best-located hotels in Karon, one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket. The hotel is across the street from a superb sandy bay, and the small town of Karon is just next to the hotel.

                            Phuket Best Rooftop Bars

                            Heaven Rooftop Restaurant Phuket

                              Heaven Rooftop Restaurant is a little-known viewpoint terrace hidden below the famous Karon Viewpoint on the east coast of Phuket. Heaven Restaurant has a relaxed style usually found on beach clubs and is a great place to end the day with a sunset. Most importantly, it offers some pretty amazing views over the three bays of Kata Noi Beach, Kata Beach and Karon Beach,

                              Eat Bar & Grill Phuket Restaurant Karon

                              EAT Bar & Grill Restaurant Karon

                                EAT Bar & Grill Phuket Restaurant is a tiny place on the second street of Karon Beach. Thankfully, many people talk about the restaurant.

                                Phuket Graceland Resort

                                Phuket Graceland Resort and Spa

                                  Phuket Graceland Resort is one of the largest hotels on the island, with a staggering 600 rooms. The hotel location is unique as not many hotels in Patong Beach have the privilege of being so close to the beach.