A Unique Way to Recycle Beer Bottles on Ko Lanta

beer bottle tree at Klong Nin Beach, Ko Lanta

Picture the scene. You run a beach bar on a lovely little, laid-back Thai island. Every night your customers get through copious amounts of Chang and Singha beer. Life is good. The only problem you have is what to do with all those empty bottles. Well, one enterprising bar owner on Klong Nin Beach, Ko [...]

Hotel Review: Heart Inn, Ko Lanta

Heart Inn hotel, Ko Lanta

On a recent visit to Ko Lanta I wanted to stay for a few nights in Sala Dan, the main town on the island and the location of the port where most boats arrive and depart Ko Lanta. The Heart Inn is a budget hotel, but it’s pleasant enough and has a good location. Rooms [...]

For Ever England in Ko Lanta

England football shorts on fisherman's float in Ko Lanta, Thailand

This is Thailand (T.I.T.) is a phrase sometimes used by expats or long-term visitors when talking about this unique country. Over the years, I’ve learnt for myself that nothing should surprise me about Thailand or the things I see or experience in my adopted homeland. Every now and again though, even I will do a [...]