Phuket

July 10, 2014 1 Comment

One of the most amazing parts about living in Thailand, was how different each part of the country was.     We took as many trips as possible during our year there, but with work and other commitments we were limited by how far we could travel. Kanchanaburi, Koh Samet and Hua Hin, were just a few […]

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Firedancing

July 3, 2014 2 Comments

Twirling, spinning, dipping and twisting. These are the moves made by the nocturnal creatures, as darkness falls and they come out to play.     The fiery fuel soaked balls known as ‘Poi” hang heavy on the end of chains as captivated travellers look upon the acrobatic actions with awe, wonder and the question of […]

Filed Under: Koh Samet, Koh Samui, Thailand, Travel

The Overnight Train

June 28, 2014 2 Comments

When S and I were planning our travels to Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, I was ecstatic. Less so when I found out that instead of a 1 hour flight we would be taking an 11 hour train journey from Bangkok to Chumphon, combined with a one hour bus trip and a 45 […]

Filed Under: Bangkok, Koh Tao, Thailand, Travel

Phaeng Waterfall

June 20, 2014 3 Comments

Situated in the middle of the island of Koh Phangan is Phaeng Waterfall. A waterfall which has been a part of Koh Phangan’s National Forest Park since 1977. Thanks to its diverse landscapes, Koh Phangan has numerous waterfalls dotted across the island. Waterfalls such as Hin Lat, Than Sadet and Paradise waterfall to name a […]

Filed Under: Koh Phangan, Thailand, Travel

Seven Spoons

May 31, 2014 Leave a Comment

When S and I were living in Bangkok we lived in a very Thai area called Pinklao. It was a mere 2 minute drive (or a fifteen minute walk if you could bear the heat!) to the Chao Phraya river but it was miles away from a MRT (underground) or BTS (sky train) station. Each […]

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Travel Tales: Repatriation

May 24, 2014 21 Comments

I didn’t realise how hard repatriation would be. I didn’t realise that once I had seen my family, my friends, and eaten as many quintessentially English things as my stomach could handle, that I would miss the infusion of unknown flavours. I didn’t realise that when I came home, it wouldn’t feel like home any more.   […]

Filed Under: Diary, England, Thailand, Travel, United Kingdom

Koh Phangan Truths

May 15, 2014 7 Comments

If I say bread, people think of butter. If I say pop people think of corn. If I say Koh Phangan people think of full moon parties…     Which is a shame because the island is so much more than that.     Koh Phangan is an island notorious amongst travellers as a party […]

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Koh Samui

April 30, 2014 5 Comments

During our year in Thailand, S and I visited Koh Samui twice, once as we were travelling the southern islands, and once more when S’s family came over, for a holiday.     During our first trip I loved Samui. The island had everything from beachfront luxury villas to boutique budget and at a first glance showed that it had everything you […]

Filed Under: Koh Samui, Thailand, Travel

Nu Muang

April 11, 2014 2 Comments

I’m a total water baby.     Baths, swimming pools, beaches or lakes. There’s just something about being in that liquidy goodness that relaxes my being. Which is why waterfalls are a favourite of mine.     Before our year in Thailand I had never seen a waterfall, but during our time in Koh Samui […]

Filed Under: Koh Samui, Thailand, Travel

Ang Thong

March 20, 2014 6 Comments

42 islands that rise directly up out of the sea are what make up the beautiful archipelago that is Ang Thong. Standing tall and beautiful, the limestone islands surrounded by gorgeous blue waters are what inspired Alex Garland to write the novel, ‘The Beach’. But whilst the ‘The Beach’ was inspired by Ang Thong it was filmed in […]

Filed Under: Koh Samui, Thailand, Travel

Travel Tales: Forgotten Passport

March 14, 2014 2 Comments

Today I got carried like a princess. I’m sharing this picture, which has nothing to do with princesses, but is totally relevant to the story, I promise. Now let me rewind. If you follow me on Twitter (WHICH YOU SHOULD TOTALLY ALREADY BE DOING YOU GUYS) then you are probably blissfully unaware of the fact […]

Filed Under: Railey Bay, Thailand, Travel

Wat Pho

March 3, 2014 2 Comments

If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ll already know that we had S’s family over recently.     We always knew that they were planning to come over but unsure of when that would be, we made sure we saved a few sightseeing spots so that we could experience them for the first time, […]

Filed Under: Bangkok, Thailand, Travel

Koh Larn

March 1, 2014 2 Comments

Koh Larn promised to be the perfect getaway. Close to Bangkok, pristine beaches, crystal clear waters, coral reefs and an island without thousands of hotels. It sounded perfect, and was part of the reason for my recent trip to Pattaya.     Unfortunately it turns out that the websites I had looked at regarding Koh […]

Filed Under: Pattaya, Thailand, Travel

Pattaya

February 19, 2014 8 Comments

Bangkok is lovely, but if you spend too much time there without a break it can get a little suffocating.     Traffic, both in people and vehicle form, leave you with the need to escape.     To get out of the city and breathe.     With three spare days on our hands S, […]

Filed Under: Pattaya, Thailand, Travel

La Table De Tee

February 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

La Table De Tee was a restaurant I stumbled across when perusing affordable tasting menus in Thailand. I’d wanted to experience a tasting menu for a while in Bangkok, however, with the prices sitting in the triple digits, S and I had never got around to doing it. But then we found La Table De […]

Filed Under: Bangkok, Food, Thailand, Travel

Escapades

February 12, 2014 2 Comments

Burgers.     Burgers are a food of the gods. Ok not really, but they should be. Meat, bun, and topping: it’s a deliciously simple combination with endless variations.   After a few months in Bangkok I was worried. It seemed no matter where I went the burgers were always average (at best). But then […]

Filed Under: Bangkok, Food, Thailand, Travel

Sheepshank

February 4, 2014 4 Comments

Sheepshank is the newest addition to the Chao Phraya river. But unlike the usual hotels that flock to the river banks, Sheepshank is a little different.     Located just outside of Phra Athit (Pier 13), the old boatyard has been given a new lease of life with a sleek new makeover, which includes a […]

Filed Under: Bangkok, Food, Thailand, Travel

Chao Mae Tubtim Shrine

February 2, 2014 2 Comments

Bangkok is known for some weird and wonderful things, however one of the most unusual I have stumbled across has to be the Chao Mae Tuptim shrine, on the grounds of the Swissotel Nai Lert.     Now, Bangkok is full of shrines but this one is a liiittle different. For you see this is […]

Filed Under: Bangkok, Thailand, Travel

Chinese New Year

January 31, 2014 4 Comments

          Today S and I spent the day in China Town in Bangkok, for Chinese New Year. Whilst neither of us celebrate Chinese New Year, it was nice to be a part of something so meaningful to those that do. The streets were packed full of people and many had dressed up […]

Filed Under: Bangkok, Thailand, Travel

Koh Kred

January 29, 2014 4 Comments

Dogs bark, cars beep and then the madness of Bangkok is left behind. The gentle hum of the boat engine is your only soundtrack now, but soon your journey meets its end and you arrive at your destination.     You look around and see a bustling market to your right, and a bike stand […]

Filed Under: Bangkok, Koh Kret, Thailand, Travel

Swissôtel Nai Lert Park*

January 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

Swissôtel Nai Lert Park is a five star hotel in central Bangkok, but it may as well be in another part of Thailand altogether.     Bangkok is huge, noisy and… well… concrete. Yet when you step into Swissôtel the background noise of Bangkok dissipates, and instead what you’re left with is high rise ceilings, […]

Filed Under: Bangkok, Food, Sponsored, Thailand, Travel
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