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Shop ‘Til You Drop in Hat Yai, Thailand

August 28, 2023 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Shopping in Hat Yai is incredible. Especially for bargain hunters. Hat Yai is the largest city in Thailand’s Songkhla Province, yet despite the numerous things to do in Hat Yai it doesn’t see nearly the western tourist traffic that its sibling cities see. But ask any Malaysian why they go to Hat Yai and the […]

Hat Yai to Padang Besar by Train, What You May Need to Know Before You Go

May 10, 2023 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

Padang Besar, Malaysia has been a mystery to me for nearly 10 years. Yet, seeing so many recent social media posts about fun train rides from Hat Yai to Padang Besar and beyond kept gnawing at me, because they look fun and adventurous. To be totally honest, my own experience of traveling through Padang Besar […]

Sri Pakpra Boutique Resort Phatthalung, Coolest Resort in Phatthalung, Thailand

April 25, 2023 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Sri Pakpra Boutique Resort Phatthalung, Thailand

Despite the vastness of the Thai province, finding a hotel in Phatthalung is not difficult; there are many great options. But the Phatthalung accommodation that ticks all the boxes for me is Sri Pakpra Boutique Resort. The family-owned Sri Pakpra Boutique Resort is a charmingly tucked away on the marshy banks of Thale Luang (Upper […]

Duen Chay Restaurant, Songkhla’s Culinary Masterpiece

February 10, 2023 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Duen Chay Restaurant, Best Restaurant in Songkhla City

It’s not often that I am completely impressed by a restaurant, but Ban Duen Chay is the exception. Duen Chay Restaurant is absolutely amazing. Not only is the historic family home turned restaurant decorated with antiques and family heirlooms, the Thai-fusion food created at Duen Chay is stunningly beautiful. Delicious too! Tucked quietly on a […]

Satun Ferry to Langkawi in 3 Easy-ish Steps (2023 Edition)

December 29, 2022 by Vanessa Workman 18 Comments

Satun Ferry to Langkawi travel tips

Catching the Satun Ferry to Langkawi may sound like a no-brainer, and for the most part it is, however, there are a few things first timers might want to take note of. As of this writing, in December 2022, there is just one ferry a day from Satun to Langkawi and it’s at 11:30am (Thailand […]

Best 5 Low-Key, Expat Friendly Places to Temporarily Live in Thailand

January 10, 2022 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Expat Friendly Places to Live in Thailand

Traveling through Southeast Asia and overstayed your welcome in one place or another? Here are 5 expat friendly cities in Thailand that may welcome you with open arms. Maybe not the top destinations for expatriates in Thailand, but these less popular locations will give you a sense of community right off the bat. Plus, pretty […]

8 Cool (and Ethical) Things to Do in Phuket

November 10, 2021 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Cool Things To Do in Phuket

The list of things to do in Phuket, Thailand can include a lot of oh-so-typical as well as not-so-ethical options. My brief introduction, years ago, left me unimpressed and certainly in no hurry to return. Pretty much just another over-developed touristy island. But I did eventually return and discovered that there are things to do […]

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