On Ko Phangan island for Christmas. Meeting some friendson the 25th for proper xmas dinner and secret santa, then heading to the full moon party afterwards for some partying! This is our fourth island so far (also Samui, Phi Phi and Lanta) just a relaxed beach life of sun sea sand and cocktails, you get the picture! Wishing everyone a very merry christmas!

After slumming it in $6 a night hostels for the last month we checked into our 62 floor 5* hotel for three nights and have enjoyed some well needed high quality accommodation. http://www.banyantree.com/en/bangkok/ The little things really make a difference like comfotable beds with soft pillows, a shower with a screen door to keep the water in, a tap which is actually attached to the sink, thick towels, dressing gowns and they even turned the beds down in the e...