Been to Phuket; not all that many tourists around (just the ones after a thai bride it would seem :/ ) Had to walk miles to get to a bit of beach that wasnt privately owned by some massive hotel chain. Also just getting over my nasty sickness bug, so not all that happy. Koh Phi Phi - a brilliant place - still pretty destroyed by the tsunami, but getting back on its feet, everyone helps out - picking up rubble and rubbish, making a memorial garden that kinda thi...

Spent the last few days trekking in the highlands - went on an elephant, and bamboo rafted down a river - had an awesome time. Now trying to decide whether to head into Laos or down to the beaches - its a tough call... By the way, ended up leaving Cambodia early as the thai border closed due to buddist new year so had to leave or be trapt in siem reap for 2 weeks. Celebrated New Year in Bangkok, was fun - altho got v wet and covered in flour everytime we ste...