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When it comes to shopping in Phuket, you won’t be short on choice! From high end shopping centres to authentic street stalls and everything in between. We know that for most holiday goers here in Phuket, they want to take back a little piece of Phuket home with them. So we’ve got the low down on all the perfect places to shop for your Phuket memorabilia.
Thailand is not short for beautiful destinations, be it beaches or towns, Thailand is arguably one of the most beautiful countries in Asia. But we’re here to uncover the two most hidden gems of Thailand. The untouched spots. The less tourist spoilt areas that will take your breath away.
Temples are a huge part of Phuket culture. The main religion in Thailand is Buddhism and the temples are a key part of that. Even if you’re not religious or Buddhist, taking in the Thai culture and becoming a part of it really allows you to see Thailand and its people in a real and authentic way. These temples are absolutely stunning and are well worth the visit. Here are some of the most visited ones in Phuket! Continue reading
As we know, the main sport here in Thailand is Muay Thai. For us westerners, that means kickboxing with a twist. Muay Thai is part of the culture and is highly well regarded. As soon as kids can walk, they are taught the art of Muay Thai. It is what they grow up on and become a huge chunk of the Thai’s work and livelihood. First they train to become fighters and compete in competitions. Then they retire from competing and use their skills to teach others at Muay Thai training camps. Continue reading
Thailand is known for its diving, and for a pretty good reason too! Thailand is one of the top diving destinations in the world. People fly in from around the globe to experience life under the sea in Thailand. There are several hotspots where the diving in particularly spectacular. We’ve gone and done our research so you don’t have to waste your time searching!
Thailand has become the place that you visit on holiday and never want to leave. And for a lot of us, we don’t! It has that hold on you and won’t let you go. For years and years westerners have been travelling to Phuket and settling down and calling it home, and we don’t blame them! Summer all year round, beach on your doorstep, cheap living and friendly people… sounds like a dream to us. But living as an expat in Thailand is very different to visiting as a tourist. The honeymoon wears off and real life sets in!
For those of you who have never visited this beautiful island before, we’ve got the insider scoop on how to make the best out of your first visit to Phuket, so you can enjoy it to the fullest.
We’ve all heard the word mindfulness and know that meditation is the latest buzz these days, but what does being mindful actually mean? Meditation isn’t just sitting in a dark room, crossing your legs, closing your eyes and humming for hours on end. Meditation is a form of mindfulness which helps us escape the present and enter a deeper mental state. It’s a state where we can block out background noise, turn down the chatter in our heads and just be still.
No longer is phuket that desolate island just filled with sandy beaches and street bars. Far from it! Phuket is now investing in its infrastructure and is becoming one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Here are three of our favourite Phuket upgrades that we’re currently loving.
Thailand is known for one very special animal, the elephant. Elephants are probably one of the most beloved animals of all time. Huge in stature, yet kind and caring in nature. Known to be man’s best friend. However sadly elephants in Thailand are often mistreated. They are commonly used for amusement in the circus, used as rides for the tourists or even worse, abused and killed for their ivory tusks. It’s up to us to help save the elephants and bring them back to their natural habitat. They can’t speak up, but we can speak up for them.
