Phuket is one of the most touristy places in Thailand—and it shows. But look a little closer, and you’ll still find pockets of calm, great food, and beaches that haven’t been completely overrun by jet skis and beach bars.
In this blog, I’m sharing where I stayed, what I ate, and the spots I think are still worth visiting. Because even in one of Thailand’s busiest corners, there’s room for a little peace, a good plate of pad thai, and a quiet sunset if you know where to look.
Mai Khao Beach is the famous plane spotter beach on Phuket. The beach is right at the threshold of runway 09, so when the wind is right, you’ll have the …
Our original plan for this trip didn’t include anything else than relaxation by the pool, but after a while it became boring. Saturday afternoon, we therefore went to visit Phuket …
When it comes to buffets, I usually say that that I prefer a smaller one with better dishes than a big buffet, where all dishes are missing the last 10%. Though …
Recently I was off on a short vacation to Phuket. Because of the rainy season, Phuket can be a hit or miss during this time of the year. I’ve been …
Finding a nice place to eat in Karon beach turned out to be quite a challenge. Most restaurants cater to the tourists, who in most cases are Scandinavian senior travelers, …
I took a PADI Open Water Diver Course in Thailand back in 2003. I was blown away by this beautiful new world, which was revealed to me, and by the end …
After our dinner at Ying Restaurant, we went for a walk in the area. Down one of the side streets was a small market selling all the usual, touristy stuff. …
After having a rather terrible mango salad for lunch, I had my guards up at dinnertime and put in a bit more effort to steer clear of the worst tourist …
During my short visit to Koh Yao Yai, I stayed at Koh Yao Yai Village, which is an eco-friendly boutique resort on the northeastern side of the island. The resort …
When I arrived at Koh Yao Yai Village on Yao Yai Island early in the morning, my room wasn’t ready yet. I was eager to see more of the island, …
From Phuket Airport, I took at taxi to Bang Rong Pier on the eastern side of Phuket. It was really early in the morning, so there were only a few other …
I lost my faith in Phuket several years ago, after a Patong Beach mass tourism overdose. I know there are nicer, less touristy places in Phuket, but I wasn’t in …
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