It’s no secret that Phuket isn’t my favorite place in Thailand. Though there are some nice beaches, they don’t compare to beaches in other parts of Thailand, and it’s incredibly touristy. The real gem of Phuket – Phuket Town – is usually passed over in favor of crowded beaches and oceanfront hotels. Old Phuket Town
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Koh Panyee, Thailand
Ok, so technically Koh Panyee is not floating; it’s a Muslim fishing village built on stilts in the shallow water of Phang Nga Bay, Thailand. Koh Panyee was settled around 200 years ago and there are between 1,500 and 2,000 current residents. Koh Panyee remains relatively insulated from the outside world. While Koh Panyee was initially
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Phang Nga Bay, Thailand
Phang Nga Bay rests between Krabi, on the Malay Peninsula of Thailand, and the island of Phuket. Easily accessible from Krabi, Phi Phi and Phuket, Phang Nga Bay boasts one of the most stunning landscapes in the world. Phang Nga Bay is most widely known for its limestone cliffs, which seem to jet straight out
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Phuket Night Market, Thailand
Greetings from Phuket! I decided to make a quick stop in Phuket Town to check out the night market (sometimes called the weekend market), open every weekend from late afternoon into the evening just outside Phuket Town. I’m pretty sure if I don’t get sick from eating massive quantities of street food last night, I’m