Beside this pier the shore is dotted with boats and the shoreline with vendors. I asked the driver where I could buy capiz frames, lamps, etc. I didn't know how to explain what capiz was to him so I . . .
PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Fresh seafood at Phong Phang – Palai Bay
"The crab that walks too far falls into the pot." - Haitian Proverb Coming from a province near the sea and enjoying freshly caught seafood my entire life, I am what you call a seafood snob. I'd . . .
PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Whatchadoin in Wat Chalong?
According to our research, among the 29 Buddhist temples or Wats in Phuket, the Wat Chalong or Chalong Temple is the most important, the biggest and most ornate one. So we made sure to see it during . . .
PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Nuts for cashews
On my list of Must Do's in Phuket is to buy lots and lots of cashews. Cashews are a famous local product of Phuket. I use them for making banana bread and pukkolla, instead of walnuts. Check out the . . .
PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Ah… this is the life!
As part of my To-Do list in Phuket, I wanted to get a Thai massage by the beach. The thai are well known for this and there's cheap place in Manila that offers Thai massaige (Ton-ton's I . . .
Any other must-dos in Phuket?
One more week to go till our weekend vacay in Phuket! So coming up with a list of things to do! Please feel free to comment and tell me what for you are must-sees, must-try restos, must-buys, etc! . . .