We love to visit the weekend market. You don’t need too much money as it is supercheap and the atmosphere is vibrant and lively. There are rows and rows of small cubicles and stalls selling all kinds of interesting items.
We enjoy poking around in the individual boutiques as the clothing is unique and one-off items. Many of the designers are fresh out of college and trying to make a name for themselves so we like to support their creativity. Saying that however, the sizes are quite small as Thai people are not as large as us foreigners!
Forget expensive resorts and hotel rooms that look the same all over the world. Think out of the box next time you travel, make the decision to book a homestay for a welcome change.
Homestays are more affordable for those on a budget. Popular all over the world, whether it’s a city location or off the beaten track. The idea is very simple – locals rent out spare rooms in their homes to tourists and travellers. Prices can be very cheap, particularly in Phuket during low season when there aren’t as many people around.
There’s a lot more to our island than beaches and sunsets, the choice of Phuket attractions and activities available are numerous. Many of them we didn’t even know about ourselves, until we started to look for fun things to do with family and friends when they visit. Rawai Park Rawai Park opened last year and is already very successful, particularly with families with children.
Phuket weather is tropical and we have a lot of sunshine. You won’t need to bring a lot of clothes if you come to surf, as most of your time will be spent on the beach. It’s very laid-back and casual here and people are friendly. There’s no time to be bored – there’s just too much to see and do, or you can do absolutely nothing at all.
If we’re not out on our Phi Phi tour on Sundays,then generally we are out and about doing odd jobs and trying to fit in some relaxation time. Typically, we get up late and go out for roti, this is a Thai style pancake that can be eaten with curry or sweet milk depending on which you prefer. Most Thai people like everything super-sweet so we only eat one, otherwise we overdose on the sugar!
Most people come to Phuket for the beaches, stunning viewpoints and nightlife. This is enough entertainment for most of us, but if you have kids we all know how demanding they can be and how difficult it can be to keep them happy.
