After a few weeks in a tiny Hua Hin condo, we were craving space and silence. The Wyndham Hua Hin Pranburi Resort & Villas, just 30 minutes south of Hua Hin promised both. Set across 20 acres of tropical gardens, this former Evason property seemed like the perfect escape from our temporary urban life. We … Read more
As two of the closest beach areas to Bangkok weighting up Hua Hin vs Pattaya is pretty common. So we asked our writer Stephen, who has lived in both cities, to give his thoughts. We hope these help you decide which of these vibrant spots is the best place for you to spend some time. … Read more
Walking Street, beer bars and sunburn? Another beach and more bars? There’s much more for visitors to Pattaya, Thailand’s premium party town, than the old cliches from last century. How about fine dining, five-star hotels and family attractions? Did someone mention golf? Read on… Pattaya: ‘Fun City’ or ‘Gomorrah-on-Gulf?’ This article contains affiliate links. Our … Read more
Many people come to Thailand to visit one or more of its amazing islands. For some travellers, though, their itinerary doesn’t allow them much time. If you are looking for an island near Bangkok for a quick getaway or are just looking for the closest beach to Bangkok, locally based travel writer, Stephen Christopher, has … Read more
Are you trying to plan a day trip to Phi Phi Island from Phuket and confused about all the options? Well, our southern Thailand expert, Rich has you covered. Read on for his tips for planning a trip from Phuket to Phi Phi island. Phi Phi has been on the tip of every traveler’s tongue … Read more