Should You Visit Hat Yai, Thailand? Yes! Well at least I think so. I’m always surprised to see so few western faces when I’m there. Hat Yai is a transient city that I’ve grown rather fond of over the years. I’ll admit it took me a few visits to get into the Hat Yai groove, […]
Discover the Charming City of Songkhla
Songkhla City, Thailand is not just a day tour destination. Songkhla is the kind of place that simply cannot be properly introduced through the smudged window of a passing tour bus. Seriously. There is so much more to Songkhla than getting a selfie at the Golden Mermaid! Songkhla’s cultural authenticity and heritage even rivals such […]
Touch of Luxury at Centara Hotel Hat Yai
Hat Yai, Thailand, with all its hustle and bustle, may not be everyone’s idea of a relaxing vacation spot. And for many it’s simply a transit city. However, Hat Yai has much more to offer than meets the eye, which a growing number of travelers are finding out. And like any popular city, the accommodation […]
Langkawi to Hat Yai in 3 Easy Steps
Editor’s Note – Updated August 2025: This post was first written over 10 years ago and shares the slightly humorous story of my original trip from Langkawi to Hat Yai. Since then, my route preference has changed. For the latest ferry, taxi, train, and immigration details, plus my new recommended route, read: Langkawi to Hat […]
Hat Yai’s Magic Eye 3D Museum
I’ve never been impressed by the idea of a 3D anything, except maybe those funky virtual roller coaster rides and these days 3D animation can certainly be a mind blow if done properly. But the idea of a museum? Ok, it does look fun in a sophmoric way, but nothing I’d take too seriously until […]