If you’re planning to visit Thailand, congratulations, you’re in for an unforgettable experience! Known as the “Land of Smiles,” Thailand is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. Whether you’re a backpacker on a budget or looking for a luxurious getaway, Thailand has something for everyone. The country is divided into different…
Tag: Phuket
FAQ – How did you stay in Thailand for 8 months?
For anyone new to the Travel Eat Sleep Repeat blog, or for those of you just stopping by, we’re Lauren and Carl and in 2021 during a global pandemic, we packed up our seaside apartment in Brighton, UK and headed off on a worldwide adventure. We’re not backpackers, in fact, we’re quite the opposite. Travelling…
FAQ – What’s the cheapest way to travel from Phuket to Koh Samui?
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to get from Phuket to Koh Samui then it’s the bus and boat service for you. We use Lomprayah which is one of the original ferry companies to start operating in Thailand. They offer a bus & boat service with a guaranteed connection for a very good price,…
Review: Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa – Phuket, Thailand
We have been lucky enough to stay at Thavorn Beach on two separate occasions since arriving in Thailand. It is a truly magical place, with the most enchanting gardens, spectacular views and a beautiful history. It’s a very special hotel and we would love to share our experience with you. As always, some of the…
Best Restaurants, Bars & Beach Clubs in Kamala, Phuket
This guide has been updated for 2026 with new restaurant and bar recommendations, and practical tips for visiting Kamala. Kamala is a short 15-minute drive from both the lively town of Patong & the luxury Laguna and has a beautiful beachfront with crystal clear water and golden sand and depending on the time of year…
Visiting Maya Bay in 2023? Here’s what you need to know
Here’s the thing, I’ve been obsessed with ‘The Beach’ ever since I read the Alex Garland book as a teenager and then watched it come to life with everyone’s teen crush, Leonardo DiCaprio, it just had to go on my travel bucket list. And yes, it really is as beautiful as it looks in the…
Review: Citygate Resort & Residence – Kamala, Phuket Thailand
Well, hello, nice to see you again. Another review for you this week, this time our apartment in Kamala. So after our first week’s stay in Patong we opted for a place a little further along the coast, a much more relaxed village boasting a beautiful sandy bay with lots of bars and restaurants to…
Review: Tropica Bungalows – Patong, Phuket Thailand
If you’ve been following our latest travel adventures, you’ll have read my most recent blog on Thailand Travel Requirements, if you missed it you can check it out here. Now, I did promise a review of our SHA+ hotel in Patong but before we get into that, I’ll explain exactly what a SHA+ hotel is,…
Thailand Travel Requirements – March 2022
So you want to travel to Thailand in 2022? Then you’ll want to bookmark this page. We flew from London Gatwick to Phuket, Thailand via Doha, Qatar on 15th March 2022 and as we all know, travel post-covid looks a little different and this is especially true for us Brits when venturing outside of Europe….