Don’t you love that connected feeling you can get to people you hardly know? That feeling of oneness, of having something in common with people despite your nationality, religion, gender or race. That common thread I speak of is cheapness. And the cheap-ass Tripadvisor community has often steered me in the right direction when it … [Read more…]
Thailand is a top destination for South Africans and many want to get in on the action. If you’re thinking of planning your own trip, be sure to read this on how to DIY your trip. For my first trip, using the DIY info, I created my own itinerary that you might find useful. Feel free to use … [Read more…]
Tripadvisor is definitely your friend when planning a vacay. However, more often than not, the amount of information can be a little overwhelming though. One of the things I wanted to do while in Phuket was to take a cruise around the picturesque Phang Nga Bay. I know many people go to Phang Nga Bay … [Read more…]
It was killer deciding what to do with our last 2 nights in the magical beach paradise of Phuket!! We had already booked 5 nights at the Holiday Inn Express Patong followed by 2 nights at the Phi Phi Erawan on Phi Phi Island. In the name of blogging, we decided not to go back … [Read more…]
Phi Phi Island Most people refer to the beautiful Phi Phi Islands as one place – when in fact, various islands make up the area. Phi Phi Don is the largest island and is the only one that has accommodation (apart from a few tents on Phi Phi Le). As explained in a previous post, … [Read more…]
After returning from vacation, the things you worried about before your trip can seem so silly. I didn’t pre-book any tours at all as I knew (via Tripadvisor) that it was much cheaper to book while you are in Phuket. There was one tour I made sure I booked beforehand though. We were booked to stay … [Read more…]
Searching online for accommodation in Phuket is overwhelming! After chatting to a few people I decided I wanted to be in the heart of the action – Patong. The Patong beach area is the touristy centre of Phuket. It has the (busy) beach, the shopping and the infamous nightlife in and around Bangla Road. I’m … [Read more…]
You cannot go to Bangkok and not see the Grand Palace! It is crazily busy and hot but that’s no excuse to miss out on seeing the cultural heart of the city. Best of all, a lot of the must-see temples are fairly close to one another. There are a few things to keep in … [Read more…]
I had this song by Toya Delazy playing in my head most of the time I was in Bangkok: Bangkok isn’t technically “my city” but I loved it anyway. I can’t put my finger on what exactly – maybe it was the buzz, the heat, the food, the shopping, the lifestyle, the numerous massages. I’m … [Read more…]
Not booking a package tour means you’re (a) are most likely cheap and (b) need to hustle. One of the likely tourist traps you will fall into is having to get from the airport to the place you’re staying. When it’s your first time in a foreign city, it can feel rather intimidating as you … [Read more…]