Tag: Travel Thailand

  • Sunsets in Koh Lipe

    Sunsets in Koh Lipe

    After a few days snorkelling in Koh Tao, we were enjoying the sea, but wanted to try somewhere different, so decided to change coastlines, from the eastern Gulf of Thailand, to the west Andaman sea. We got a boat to Surat Thani and then a minivan to Hat Yai, where we stayed for one night…

  • Snorkelling in Koh Tao

    Snorkelling in Koh Tao

    After travelling through India and Thailand, we really missed the underwater world. Both of us love the sea, Dave is a big swimmer and just enjoys being in the sea all the time, mask or no mask, but I love watching the underwater world. But, I think I’ve also converted Dave into a snorkeller now…

  • Prachuap’s perfection revisited

    Prachuap’s perfection revisited

    10 years ago solo backpacking through South East Asia, the town of Prachuap Khiri Khan, in the state of the same name, was one of my favourite towns that I visited. The town is on a beach flanked by green hills, beautiful beaches and at the weekend, has the most amazing authentic night market. There…

  • Thailand train travel

    Thailand train travel

    We were loving getting the train so far in Thailand, it was reliable, clean and incredibly cheap. Especially for the ordinary 3rd class fan seating. But we were starting to feel the pull of the ocean, since we haven’t worn any of our snorkelling gear, rash vests or swimwear for about 6 weeks now (not…

  • Baking in Ayutthaya

    Baking in Ayutthaya

    Ten years ago I went solo backpacking through South East Asia. Although I was solo, I made many friends along the way, and was even joined by some friends from home… I came to Ayutthaya with Dan, who was visiting from the UEA at the time. We got the train from Bangkok to Ayutthaya and…

  • Wildlife spotting in Khao Yai

    Wildlife spotting in Khao Yai

    Last time I came to Thailand I had a second hand pair of mini binoculars I’d bought off eBay for 99p haha, and I went to countless national parks across Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia hoping to see a hornbill, which is one of my favourite birds. In 8 months, I didn’t see a single one 😞…

  • Driving the Mae Hong Son Loop

    Driving the Mae Hong Son Loop

    Stage 2 of our Easter Adventure We left Chiang Mai on Tuesday morning after picking up our little jeep. We decided to drive the loop in a clockwise direction, heading first to Mae Chaem via Doi Inthanon; Thailands tallest peak. We set off and instantly discovered how uncomfortable our little jeep was, bouncing all over…