Hotel Review: Lub Sbuy Guest House, Phuket Town

standard air-con room at Lub Sbuy Guest House, Phuket Town

Earlier this week I stayed at the Lub Sbuy Guest House in Phuket Town. I only stayed for one night, but was impressed with the accommodation which is more akin to a boutique hotel. Lub Sbuy (which is pronounced more like 'lap sabai') is the Thai phrase for 'sleep well'. Rooms Lub Sbuy … [Read more...]

Hotel Review: Sandalay Resort, Pattaya

Sandalay Resort Pattaya, standard plus room

I spent 3 days in Pattaya last week catching up with some friends from the UK who were staying in the seaside resort. I stayed at the Sandalay Resort on Beach Road adjacent to Soi 2 in North Pattaya. Rooms The Sandalay Resort has a choice of rooms ranging from standard to deluxe. I opted for a … [Read more...]

Where to Stay in Chiang Mai

Thapae Gate, Chiang Mai

When booking hotels and guest-houses in Chiang Mai, a number of first-time visitors automatically assume the accommodation will be in the central part of the city. Whilst that may be true in many cases, it’s also important to note that Chiang Mai is the name of a province as well as the city. The … [Read more...]

Where to Stay on Ko Samui

Bophut Beach, Ko Samui

I’ve been asked a number of times what is the best place to stay on Ko Samui. As always, the answer depends on what you are looking for because the ideal location for a honeymooning couple probably won’t be right for a single backpacker. Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to stay in a … [Read more...]

Chaweng Beach, Ko Samui

Looking north on Chaweng Beach, Ko Samui

Chaweng Beach on Ko Samui is one of the most scenic beaches on the island and fits the stereotypical travel brochure descriptions of ‘soft white sand, azure sea and palm trees’. Chaweng stretches for 6kms from north to south and it really is very picturesque. During the day sun-seekers take to … [Read more...]

Baiyoke Tower and Sky Hotel, Bangkok

baiyoke-tower-bangkok

The Baiyoke Tower (Baiyoke 2) in Bangkok is a great place to go for panoramic views of the Thai capital. Thailand’s tallest building is 85 storeys high and stands at an impressive 304 metres tall (328m including the communications antenna). Construction on the skyscraper began in 1990 and was … [Read more...]

Where to Stay in Phuket

phuket-map

When visitors begin to research the best place to stay in Phuket they can be left with a bewildering array of opinions and conflicting advice. In the descriptions below I offer my own personal opinions on various beaches in Phuket and some of the pros and cons of staying in each area. Phuket is … [Read more...]