We headed straight for the quietest area which is reached by a dirt road, Thong Nai Pan. There is Yai (Big beach) and Noi (little beach), we went to Yai first and stayed at 'White Sand' in a bungalow for just 300 Bhatt. It would have been lovely as we were on the end of the beach and it was very peaceful but it was raining and also out of season so only a couple of places were open. We could see Noi beach from where we were and it looked a little busier and had w...

If you want to learn to scuba dive, this is the place to do it! If you are not intersted in diving then give it a miss as there are better beaches to visit! We headed for the Hat Sai Ri area which is quieter than Mae Haad where you arrive by boat. We stayed our first night in a budget cottage called 'Sai Ree Cottages'. It was very basic but just 300 Bhatt. We had a look around the different diving resorts as we wanted to find a package with accomodation and di...

We arrived at Bangkok airport with no clue as to where to go but after consulting the Lonely Planet guide we decided to head for Koah San Road (travellers centre of Bangkok). We got a bus from the airport which was easy. We went to have a look at the D & D Inn and were pleasantly surpriced at the price, cleanliness and hot shower! They also had a roof-top pool that was open until 2am. We stayed for 2 nights and made plans for our onward journey. To be honest 2...

Not normally somewhere I would choose to go on holiday but after India it is like heaven. It's very, very expensive but it is nice to have a bit of luxury before moving on. For example visiting a pharmacy that speaks English to sort out our rashes , bites and stings from the jungle! Oh and also had a well needed manicure! We thought 5 days would be long enough here and it probably is money wise but we still have places we want to see and we won't have time. We...

We stayed at Island Jungle Resort which was literally on an island. 2 very strong men come and collect you on a small boat and take you to the resort. It was a nice, peaceful location. The best part about this visit was the elephants. We had been on an elephant ride in Jaipur but here you could actually go in the river with the elephants and wash them. It was amazing, they are truly magnificent beasts. You also go out on safari on elephant back. We saw a rh...