Krabi On the 22nd feb I departed the partying hostel in phi phi in need of some rest and headed by boat to Krabi and a bigger hostel. The hostel in krabi is fantastic and really geared up for us backpackers and I had a decent wifi connection finally!!! The second day I decided to visit Tiger Cave Temple which is at the top of 1237 stairs! So the first challenge was to get there, I had to go early before it got too hot, the big tuk tuks (can't remember their c...

Koh phi phi So I arrive in phi phi - first impression is wow! Absolutely stunning! I then get to the hostel, the first one I've stayed in and it's a 16 bed mixed dorm, and there is only about a foot distance between each bed, it's tight to say the least! But seems fine..... The first day was just working out where everything is and I meet Lucy who's alos travelling on her own so we head out in the evening for dinner and to the Stones Bar for the fire show. St...

Koh Samui After completely my diving course the next stop is Koh Samui. I arrive at the ferry pier and am immediately be hassled by taxi drivers wanting 3 times what you should pay to get to where I am staying, after much bartering I agree on 200baht (Bangkok taxis are so much cheaper) what they didn't tell was that it was going to be me, my 2 rucksacks and skates on the back of a moped. If you've seen the size of the rucksack and knew how heavy it was you woul...

Koh Tao I managed to find my way to koh Tao without getting lost! I arrive at what will be my home for the next 7 nights - I can finally totally unpack! The dive school I am staying at is fab, I have a day and a bit before the actual course starts. It was a bit odd when I arrived as this is the first leg of the trip when I'm totally on my own. The dive place has a great little bar overlooking the beach and water - not a bad way to sit and enjoy a beer. So the...

I finally arrived in bangkok after what seemed like days of travelling - exhausting was an understatement! Only forgot a couple of things - a matching pair of flip flops - yep I bought an odd pair with me, and also forgot all my maps that I made notes on!!! Although thanks to mum and Fiona this will be sorted out through my own personal delivery service to koh tao - see you soon Fi and Andy :) My hotel is directly on Khoasan rd, for those of you that have been...