Thailand

When the family comes to town – my cousins in Phuket

When the family comes to town – my cousins in Phuket

When the family comes to town! It might sound scary, but when some of my cousins told me last year that they, along with two other families, were about to book tickets to Phuket to come and see me, I knew it would be an…

My trip to Bang Tao, Phuket

My trip to Bang Tao, Phuket

For the past three years, since coming to Phuket, I haven’t ventured far beyond the familiar territory of Nai Harn and Chalong. My usual northernmost destination is Ikea. I wonder if it’s because I haven’t felt entirely at ease riding my scooter around the island.…

The old city of Chiang Mai – what to do?

The old city of Chiang Mai – what to do?

Northern Thailand and the famous old city of Chiang Mai have been on my list to visit since first moving to Phuket two years ago. Sitting in the mountainous northern part of Thailand, it was founded in 1296 and is now the second largest city…

My road trip to Pai – the ride, the canyon and the food poisoning

My road trip to Pai – the ride, the canyon and the food poisoning

Everyone I know in Phuket, who has travelled the country always talks about the small hippie town Pai. It is only 124km north of Chiang Mai so let’s go on a road trip and explore Pai for a few days. Well, 124km doesn’t sound that…

The Temples of Sukhothai – travelling by bus, scooter and bicycle

The Temples of Sukhothai – travelling by bus, scooter and bicycle

It has been a while since I was last in Bangkok, so I thought it would be a great starting point for my next travel adventure. I was ready and keen to explore the northern part of Thailand, including the Temples of Sukhothai and Chiang…

The Wedding & the Party Boat

The Wedding & the Party Boat

My life in Phuket is pretty simple and casual and my wardrobe certainly reflects it. Alternating between a basic shorts/top look and a beach dress, there is no need for heels and pretty dresses here in Nai Harn. Except when you are invited to a…

My private charter boat trip in Phuket

My private charter boat trip in Phuket

Happy New Year!! Here I am in Phuket returning full circle to where I started early 2021. Exactly one year ago. It has been a year of adventures and discoveries, but there is no better way to finish the year than with a private charter…

Hello Nai Harn Beach Phuket- it’s nice to be back!

Hello Nai Harn Beach Phuket- it’s nice to be back!

Hello from Thailand! Just over 6 months ago I left Nai Harn Beach in Phuket just as Thailand started to shut down. Now, I am back here, just in time for its re-openening. And I must say, it is nice to be back. The overall…

Goodbye Phuket – it is time to leave

Goodbye Phuket – it is time to leave

Well, after over 6 months in Thailand and 4 of them in Phuket, the time has come to say goodbye. I can’t believe I booked my ticket back to Europe. I am nervous and excited at the same time. But, 6 months in one country…