If looking for a hotel in Bangkok with a midrange personality and guesthouse rates, the Imm Fusion might do the trick. While not for everyone, its out-of-the-way location at the far east end of Sukhumvit Road should be manageable for those looking to save some cash. This is a good example that you get what … read the full post

Standup paddling (SUP) has become a popular water sport around the world, and Phuket is no exception. Here’s where you can try it out. SUP is a highly versatile sport that can be done in most any water conditions, making it ideal for surfing fans who might find Phuket’s wave action to be rather listless … read the full post

Most of the Chao Phraya riverfront in Bangkok is packed with upscale hotels and condos, dilapidated shacks, industrial shipyards and the odd parking lot. While plenty of restaurants offer patio seating along the river, most are too expensive for those on a tight backpacker budget. Few and far between as they may be, Bangkok does … read the full post

Rather than a silly souvenir that will lie in the back of the junk cupboard once home, a new skill is a souvenir that might come in more handy. Here are a selection of courses available on Ko Samui that should leave you with something longer lasting and more valuable than a tan — and … read the full post

Ko Pha Ngan’s Bay Lounge and Resort is situated in its own private bay, but that certainly doesn’t make it secluded. The rooms, which are built up the side of a cliff, provide stunning views of Ko Samui. The entire resort’s decor, including that of the rooms, has a sort of Moroccan theme, and you … read the full post

Thailand has long been synonymous with beautiful palm-fringed beaches and idyllic, calm blue waters, but like beaches in many places, they’re getting dirtier. So what’s happened and what can you do to help keep Ko Tao’s beaches pristine? The ocean is simply choking with trash, predominantly plastic: bottles, bags, lighters, straws and flip flops are … read the full post

New Hut Bungalows in Lamai are, as the name implies, a collection of huts, though these days they are not so new. They are little thatched A-frame structures with a small overhang in front, and little more than that, but make for great backpacker digs if you can put up with a little bit of … read the full post

Situated in an “everyday Bangkok” sort of neighbourhood, Udee Hostel is a three-year-old budget spot that doesn’t lack style. While not a good choice if you want to be in the middle of the action, Udee should fit the bill for flashpackers and budget travellers seeking a quiet and sophisticated guesthouse away from the tourist … read the full post

Those in search of a more rustic beach scene on Phuket need look no further than Ao Yon, a small bay on Phuket’s east coast set between Ao Chalong and Ao Makham on Cape Panwa. Just six kilometres away from Phuket Town yet largely unknown to tourists, Ao Yon is split into two beaches by … read the full post

De Talak’s modest claim is that it’s “The Ordinary Hostel“. It’s situated in a very “local” and ordinary Bangkok neighbourhood that’s off the tourist trail, and it doesn’t rely on any over-the-top funky design schemes or novelties to set it apart. We think this deliberately unassuming theme will work well for the right person. You … read the full post