Chair Café
December 31, 2024 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Stumbled upon this cute cafe that caught our eye so we decided to stop for breakfast.
A festive ride around Old Phuket Town
December 31, 2024 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Riding through this town, we admired its beautiful Sino-Portuguese buildings. This time of the year, the streets sparkled with New Year and Christmas decorations, adding to the town’s lively charm.
A natural stop
December 31, 2024 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Our last stop in Old Phuket Town was Natural Restaurant, a tropical-themed spot that caught our eye. It felt worth checking out, so we did. Sam ordered cold coffee, I thought of having a beer, butRead more
Headed to Hostel
December 31, 2024 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
After spending the morning in Old Phuket Town, it was time to head to our stay.
For Phuket, we had booked a hostel for the first night and a private stay for the second, both on different beaches.Read more
A relaxing walk to Kata Beach
December 31, 2024 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
After a little unwinding at the hostel, took a short walk to Kata Beach.
Time for 2In the past Phuket was such an relaxed place. We were there during Covid …amazing ! We were alone on some beaches ❤️
Counting down at the market
December 31, 2024 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
With New Year’s Eve celebrations at Patong Beach in mind, we waited for nightfall. Since it was just 4:30 PM, we spent time right outside our hostel at Kata Night Market, soaking in the eveningRead more
Serene ride to Patong beach
December 31, 2024 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Patong’s quiet surprise🙁
December 31, 2024 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Following Google Maps navigation, we reached Patong Beach, expecting a lively New Year’s Eve scene. Instead, it was quiet, with fewer people than we had imagined, hardly the celebration we wereRead more
Finding the party at Patong
December 31, 2024 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
Patong Beach is long, and at first, we ended up at the quieter end. Realizing this wasn’t where the New Year celebrations would be, we decided to head towards Bangla Road, Phuket’s red-light area.Read more
New Year celebrations at Patong Beach
December 31, 2024 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Party vibe at Kata Night market
January 1, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
After welcoming the New Year at Patong Beach, we headed back to our hostel. The roads were packed with crowds, making the ride slow and chaotic. I kept honking for space until I realized somethingRead more
A cozy start to the New Year
January 1, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We kicked off New Year’s morning with a visit to a unique cafe in Kata after checking out from our hostel.
Highly recommend ‘Bed and Breakfast’ to anyone visiting Phuket!
Switching Stays
January 1, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After having breakfast, we headed to our second stay in Phuket.
Kata to Kamala
January 1, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We dropped our luggage at our next stay, about 20 km from our last stay. This time we were staying near Kamala Beach, to be able explore a different part of Phuket.
Chasing views
January 1, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We left Golden Teak Resort to explore for the day. Our plan was to visit the Hilltop Starbucks, famous for its ocean view. On the way, we stopped at a beachside restaurant for a light brunch.
Journey more than destination
January 1, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
After a 30km ride through serene landscapes, we arrived at the Hilltop Starbucks, only to realize there was a ฿500 per person entry fee (with complimentary coffee) since it was part of the SinaeRead more
From Instagram to Reality
January 1, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
After reaching Kamala Beach, we spotted Café Del Mar which is quite a popular spot since we’d seen that all over our Instagram suggestions. So, we decided to check it out!
New Year, same love for sunsets 🌅
January 1, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
While strolling along the beach, we came across Smile Bar, a cozy spot with beachside seating. With the first sunset of 2025 approaching, we decided to settle in, order something, and soak in theRead more
A quiet end to the first day of 2025
January 1, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
On our way back from Kamala Beach, we stopped at a 7Eleven to grab some dinner which we could enjoy peacefully at our stay.
Closing the Phuket chapter
January 2, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The next morning, we rushed out of our hotel to return the scooter before the 10 AM deadline. After a 25km ride, we reached the rental shop ahead of time, returned the scooter, and set off for ourRead more
Buffet breakfast before the boat
January 2, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After returning the scooter, we stumbled upon The Coffee Shop just a short walk away. We stepped inside to check the menu and found they offered a buffet English breakfast for ฿500 per person. ItRead more
Off to Rassada
January 2, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Ferries to Koh Phi Phi and other nearby islands depart from Rassada Harbour, located close to Old Town Phuket. We booked a Bolt cab and set off for it.
Slow Cruise or Speedboat?
January 2, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
You can book ferry tickets online through the 12Go app, but we opted to book directly at the counter to keep our schedule flexible. Upon reaching Rassada Harbour, we booked the next available ferry toRead more
From roads to waves
January 2, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Island vibes incoming
January 2, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C