Part 83: Songkran... I'd now seen both coasts of Thailand as well as the North too, and the inevitable comparisons always come. But should you ever choose to visit, be well prepared for a tidal wave of tourists wherever you are heading. Generally it depends on what you want, but November to February is considered the peak, during which time prices typically sky rocket. After that it's much quieter with the down side being the rain season, although from my expe...

Part 82: Sunsets and barbecue's... Ao Nang was not really the best place to head to if you’re looking for a mad nightlife scene - it had much more of a mellow vibe, not overpowering neon lit madness like Koh Samui or Phuket - and like us, if you didn't mind that, then this is exactly the right place for you. It had a good blend of families, with a small scattering of children, couples and non rowdy backpackers - it was also low season meaning even fewer touri...

Part 81: Ao Nang...* After such a wonderfully relaxing time, and fully recharging my batteries, it was hard to leave Koh phi phi behind - but knowing we were on our way to another paradise beach resort softened the blow somewhat. On the way back to Krabi town the port was really busy with dozens of ferries lined up along the pier and hundreds of the same impatient tourists eager to get on board the transportation boats - but it was still enjoyable cruising the ...

Part 80: Beach life... For the first time since leaving the UK, I was on auto pilot mode at the airport. In normal circumstances, when travelling alone you don't have that luxury simply because you have to be so switched on at all times, and since my airport disasters are well documented in my blog, it was a welcome relief for a change. Lindsay, being the awesomely organised person she is, took lead with everything, whilst me and Anna just followed along. I t...

Part 79: Thailand, the return.... It was always my preference to take really early morning flights, and by doing so, you'd think I would avoid the crowds and traffic right?..wrong! The airport was absolutely packed with 3 separate security checks just to get into the airport, and the line was already stretching back the length of the terminal - which is why I've learned my lesson a dozen times over, and leave at least 4 hours before my flight. Especially since...