Southern Thailand Travel Guide

Phuket is full of wonderful places to see and explore. Despite being a very touristy destination, your money can go a long way here if you know where to spend it and how to avoid scams. Unfortunately, Phuket is also home to a number of tourist traps that you should avoid. Tuk Tuks. It’s hard to resist the allure of a tuk tuk. For many visitors, hoping into a tuk tuk is part of the charm of exploring Phuket. However, many drivers overcharge tourists,... Read More

Sirey Island is just minutes away from downtown Phuket, but it seems worlds apart. To get there, you need to  cross a narrow mangrove swamp with an unlikely name: Ta Jin Channel. Although you can hire a boat to take you across for a more “rustic” experience, there’s also a pedestrian bridge that connects Phuket town with Sirey Island. photo by Shazron via flickr As soon as you reach the bridge, you’ll start seeing the fishing boats that give Sirey Island... Read More

If you do make it off Koh Samui make sure you visit the Greater Khanom area – only a twenty minute speedboat ride away from the island. It is still relatively untouched by tourism and definitely has that “hidden gem” feel about the place. Khanom ticks the “white sand, crystal turquoise water” box but it is also offers plenty of outdoor activities from dolhpin spotting to kayaking – it is a real “back to nature” break. Aava... Read More