As the world is rapidly getting to the pre-Covid travel levels, more and more tourists flood famous and popular destinations, sometimes turning them into real tourist traps. But what is a tourist trap? Definitions vary, but to me, it is a location that is so popular with tourists that their number eclipses the merits of…
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The Guide to the Best Beaches of Phuket
I have written about Phuket a number of times, but there is one main reason people from all over the world flock to this island on Thailand’s Andaman coast. It’s the beaches. As someone who has travelled and explored a big chunk of Thai seaboard, I can attest that the beaches in Phuket are second…
Phang Nga: the Good, the Bad and the Macabre
Photos by Eugene Reshetov For many tourists in Thailand, the name Phang Nga is usually synonymous with Ao Phang Nga – the world-renowned bay with the towering limestone rocks, cliffs and caves, including the infamous “James Bond” island. It is one of South East Asia’s three famed karst waterscapes, along with Ha Long Bay in…
What is Hash House Harriers?
Photos by Eugene Resh A few days ago, I have allowed myself to be talked into my first “hash”. No, I’m not talking about a drug, still illicit in many countries, that I may or may not know how to consume. “Hash” is a regular event by the so-called Hash House Harriers, a kind of…
Phuket Sandbox
A few days ago, I have finally returned to Southeast Asia after leaving the region last spring. This time, I chose the island of Phuket in Thailand. Phuket is a wonderful destination, and I have already written about it in this blog. But the main reason to come to Phuket now is the so-called Sandbox…
My Top Ten Southeast Asian Sites
Now that the world is slowly starting to open up for traveling again, I would like to resume writing posts on some of my top-ranked places around the world, and what better place to start than Southeast Asia, one of my favourite regions of the world. Here is the list, in the 10 to 1…
Phu Quoc versus Phuket – the Battle of the Isles
Anyone who has heard of Thailand has likely heard of Phuket island, and I am sure, most of my readers have actually been there. No surprise – Phuket has been Thailand’s premier and most popular destination for decades. Great beaches, famous Thai hospitality, affordable prices and plentiful entertainment options have deservedly made it the gem…