Hi everyone, we reached Phuket after a mammoth journey on Thursday - about 10 hrs plus a bus driver who didn't know the way - we stopped to ask for directions twice!! Phuket is very busy and there's plenty of other tourists about but we've enjoyed ourselves and spent lots more time on the beach! Today we took a boat trip out to Ko Phi Phi which is where 'The Beach' was filmed. It was a great day full of swimming in crystal clear water and lazing on white s...

Hey everyone, thanks for all the messages you've been leaving us, its great to hear from you all. We are now in Ko Samui which is a small island of the coast of Thailand with lots of beaches! We have been doing lots of sunbathing and have fulfilled our mission as Brits abroad by getting sunburnt!! Everything is so cheap here, its great. Last night we had dinner, plus drinks, for only two pounds - for both of us! Went for a mini safari yesterday mor...

Hi everyone, we have arrived safely in Bangkok. Have already been to see the Grand Palace and the reclining Budda and we're going on a boat trip this afternoon. Its so hot - too hot to be in a city so we're looking forward to hitting the beaches pretty soon. Leaving for Hua Hin tomorrow for sunbathing. Lots of love, Helen and Kath xxxx