Showing posts with label asia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label asia. Show all posts

Thursday, June 30, 2016

LOMBOK, INDONESIA

Lombok Island is just off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. Sengiggi is one of there most popular towns. Its about an hour from the Lombok airport and close to the pier to have access to the Gili Islands.
We stayed in a gorgeous hotel by the name of  Villa Mantano in Senggigi. This hotel was by far the nicest place we stayed our whole vacation. We wanted to treat ourselves a bit & this place was defiantly the place to do so!
The hotel was newly renovated & they were still working on a few of the rooms while we were there. During our stay we had complimentary breakfast as well as snacks throughout the day! We got to enjoy a huge pool all to ourselves & soak up the sun from our own private sun bathing terrace. The room itself was outstanding! A large rainfall shower & a huge king bed! Our stay here cost us roughly $40 a night & included Wifi, A/C, TV, Breakfast + Snacks like I mentioned.
During our stay in Sengiggi we decided to rent a motorbike from our hotel for $4 a day and check out everything Lombok had to offer!
We saw the monkey forest, a few waterfalls, amazing beaches & of course went to the Gili Islands.

We also spent a full day with some locals at the beach. This day was by far one of our favorites. Although Indonesia is known for there Ultimate Frisbee the little island of Lombok is not to well known for it. While on the beach, Cameron and I noticed we were starting to have a crowd of children around us watching us play Frisbee. We tried a few times to get them involved but the children were far too shy. Soon some of the parents started to join in & ask what we were playing. We taught the parents how to play & they finally got some of the kids involved. After a few hours of tossing the Frisbee around we decided we wanted to continue on our adventure around the island so we gave our Frisbee to one of the families. The children were so excited & the parents were too!

We captured this picture of them playing right before we headed out. 



Below are a few more pictures of our time on Lombok. 












 

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

GILI GUIDE


 

The Gili Islands are located off Lombok Indonesia. They are 3 islands in total & they are seriously heaven on earth! Today I'm going to share my guide to Gili Trawangan Island! This small island is known for having no cops and no motorized vehicles. Everything is done by walking, biking, or taking horse drawn carriages. You can walk the whole island in about an hour and a half. If you don't want to walk it, rent a bike and bike it! Its totally worth it!

HOW TO GET TO GILLI T: 

The most common question I get from my friends who are looking to get to Gili is how to get there. There are a few ways but they all include boats! If your staying in a hotel, hostel etc ask them for legit boat companies. Usually they will book them for you & have a shuttle driver pick you up. The reason I say "legit" company is because there are a number of fake companies located at the pier itself. Also note: There are a few different boats you can take. One being a fast boat (a little more expensive, but worth it!!). The other boat being the local "faerie" boat. (I would not recommend this one, it was a pretty scary! I also heard they capsize a lot because the boat is too full)

PLACES TO STAY
We stayed at two different places on Gili & loved both!! There are a ton of hotels all over the island & finding one the day of is no problem!! The places we stayed were:
Thank You Bar & Restaurant - We thought this was amazing! We loved how welcoming & friendly all the staff was! The room was clean and comfy & the hostel was close to everything! It was $20 CAD a night & included Wifi, A/C, T.V & Breakfast
Ricel Homestay - We loved this place! Located at the end of the street, it was very quite and the owners were awesome! It cost us roughly $20 CAD including Wifi, A/C & Breakfast 





WHERE TO SNORKEL:
Although there are A TON of different places that offer snorkeling with sea turtles etc I highly recommend NOT to do any of those tours. They are super expensive & totally not worth it! What I recommend is going by yourself! It was SO easy to find snorkels and fins! It costs about $4 CAD for the day! The best place to find sea turtles was a spot on the island called Turtle point. Its right down the street from the main pier & in front of some cheap restaurants that will watch your stuff all day (as long as you buy something) The best time to see the turtles is 2:00pm & you don't need to go far either! They swim really close to the shore!




WHERE TO EAT: 
We loved the food at our hostel & it was super cheap!! I highly recommend going to Thank You Bar & Restaurant. The food is fantastic & the service is outstanding! P.S If you order a pizza here they will ask you Magic? That is because they are asking if you want magic mushrooms on it! Be careful!
Another great place if your craving pizza is Regina Pizza! Its delicious!!!
Those are two of our favorite spots but there are also tons of places to eat around the island!


BEST SUNSET SPOT: 
The best sunset on the island is by far the Sunset Bar which is on the West side of the island! Anywhere that you can see the volcano is perfect!!























Here is a map of Gili & where the best spots are! 

Friday, April 29, 2016

TRANSPORTATION IN THAILAND










Getting from point A to point B in SE Asia is pretty easy! There are numerous ways to travel like bus, train, plane, boat or even by car. The way you get there is really up to you and what you can afford. I thought I would share my tips on what I found to be the cheapest and most reliable! 

When traveling anywhere in Thailand my fiancĂ© and I always stuck to taking the bus! The buses are fantastic, affordable and reliable! Depending how cheap you are you can get a pretty great deal. Traveling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai on a VIP bus that included free water, snacks, movies, blankets and pillows & reclining seats cost us 488 baht which is roughly $17 Canadian! Pretty awesome considering the bus ride was 10 hours long. 
The same went for when we traveled to Krabi province which was about 12 hours away. 
The bus terminals are easy to find and we found they always ran on time & never broke down. 

If your thinking of taking the train system throughout Thailand, I would highly suggest to double think that. The train system is never on time, always has delays & usually costs more. We also heard they are notorious for being de-railed. 

If buses are not really for you, another great means of transportation is by plane. The tickets are pretty affordable & you would save a ton of time! For anyone who isn't backpacking or is on a strict time line, the plane is a great option! 
Air Asia has tons of booths around Thailand & you can also buy your tickets online. To get from say Bangkok to Chiang Mai would roughly cost you $60 Canadian & the flight is about 1 hour! 

Boats!! Boats are great if your traveling the islands of Thailand! You get to see some pretty amazing scenery and the price is pretty affordable as well! You can usually hire your own personal long tale boat & haggle them down to a great price. We found taking the public boats from larger ports to be the best price! To get from Krabi to Koh Lanta cost us $4 Canadian & took about an hour and a half! 
An important note I wanted to mention about taking any boat in Thailand is that if the boat looks too full and they keep packing it full, get off!! Ask to take the next boat! These boats often tip or flip due to them being over packed. The boats run every hour on the hour so don't feel rushed! Use your own judgment & be safe! 

As for taxis, car rentals and Tuk Tuk's in Thailand they are always usually affordable unless they scam you! If you are in a taxi, always ask for them to use the meter. They will likely say no because it's too hot and the meter doesn't work but that's a lie! 
If your traveling from the Bangkok airport to Khao San Road (a popular tourist area where you will find cheap hotels & shopping) should cost you no more than 500 baht or $20! Do not let them scam you at the airport! 
As for Tuk Tuks... Anywhere but Bangkok they are a fantastic means of transportation! In Bangkok they are greedy & will never take you to your exact location without taking you to some sort of tourist shop where they get compensation. If you decided to take a Tuk Tuk in Bangkok, just be firm! Do not them stop at other locations and try and use exact change, if you don't have exact change they usually say they don't have change to give you & your out of luck. Also, if a Tuk Tuk driver says they are going to take you to a bunch of different temples that are only open for 1 day - don't do it! It's a scam! & beware of the people on the sidewalk who walk up to you & act like they are your friends & then recommend you to take a Tuk Tuk - these people work with the Tuk Tuk drives to increase their business! 

Overall it's pretty easy to get anywhere in Thailand, it really all depends on you and how you want to travel! My best advice would be to do your research & know how much your willing to spend. Again, we loved the bus system and highly recommend them to anyone who is backpacking and on a budget! 
I hope some of these tips helped & if you have any questions, leave them in the comments below! 
Thanks for reading! 

Monday, April 25, 2016

MY PERFECT BACKPACK & WHATS IN IT!

If I could have gone back in time and change what I decided to bring with me to South East Asia, I totally would!!
After backpacking for 2 and a half months now there is so much I wish I had done differently. Today I thought I would share my perfect backpacking and everything that's inside it!
As for the backpack itself... keep in mind you'll probably want to bring it as a carry on everywhere you go. It's way less of a hassle that way & you wont have to wait for baggage claim.
My backpack is made by Osprey and its 35 L & also has a rain cover. Most people would consider that a small bag for the length of time we are traveling but I love it! It's small and easy to carry around & surprisingly fits a ton!! 
Here's a quick break down of what I would have brought!

CLOTHING;
T-Shirt x 3
Tank Top - Loose fitting x2
Tank Top - Built in bra x1
Dresses x 2 or 3 (Up to you, I would have preferred to have 3!)
Leggings x 1
Elephant Pants x1 (Or loose fitting light weight track pants)
Shorts x 4 (One pair of jean shorts, the rest easy to wear light weight shorts)
Bathing Suits x 3
Underwear x 7
Bra x 1
Sports Bra x 1
Socks x 3
Hat x 1
Scarf x 1 (Great as a pillow, blanket & for covering up at temples)
Rain Coat x 1
Micro Fiber Towel x 1
Sandals x 1
Sneakers or Running shoes x 1

TOILETRIES:
Tooth Brush x2
Tooth Paste
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Soap
Body Soap
Hair Brush

FIRST AID ITEMS & OTHER:
Band-Aids (Lots)
Pepto
Diarrhea Pills
Clove Oil (Great for tooth pains)
Halls
Advil
Bug Spray (Deet %30)
Eye Drops
Sunscreen (Lots)
Aloe
Kleenex (A few to go packs - super handy!! not all washrooms have toilet paper)  

COMFORT:
Neck Pillow
Eye Mask
Ear Plugs

PASS TIME ITEMS:
Cards
Books
Note Book & Pen

Keep everything simple! Its super easy to shop here & you'll definitely want to pick up some items while traveling so the less you bring from home the better!
As for doing laundry while traveling, that's simple! There are tons of places that do your laundry for you & its pretty cheap! However, if your like me and you want to save money, do your laundry yourself! Pick up a plastic bag & just add water and shampoo or body wash & mix it around! Let it hang to dry and your good to go!

Something you should also keep in mind - Showing off too much skin in SE Asia is frowned upon. Low cut tops & short shorts might not be the best idea. If you plan on seeing a lot of temples etc, make sure you do your research before & dress appropriately!

That's all for now! If I forgot anything, I will be sure to add it.
Comment below if I have forgotten anything important!
Safe travels!

WHAT I SHOULD HAVE PACKED

After backpacking for a little over 2 months now I have come to realize I missed a number of things while packing! I also realized I over packed on numerous items as well.
In this blog post I'm going to go over some of the things I wished I had packed and some of the things I wish I left at home!
So lets get into it...

WHAT I SHOULD HAVE PACKED...

T-SHIRTS - This was such a silly mistake on my part!! I honestly have no idea how or why I over looked such an essential item! T-Shirts are a HUGE item I wish I brought more of. Currently, I am only working with 1 t-shirt & I cant even begin to tell you how much it sucks!
T-Shirts are great for so much here in Asia! Since your in the sun almost all day they are great for covering your shoulders & back from the sun. I cant stress enough how important they are to bring!
LIGHT WEIGHT PANTS - Since one of the main things Cameron and I enjoy doing in Asia is visiting temples I really wish I had brought more light weight pants or sweat pants. Sure, there super easy to find here in Thailand and very affordable but they also rip very easily! I brought a number of leggings and workout style pants but they don't really do the job here. In some temples you are not allowed to wear tight fitting pants making my yoga pants off limits. So, if your going to be doing some temple visiting, make sure you bring some light weight easy to wear pants!
LOOSE FITTING TANK TOPS - Like T-shirts, tank tops are also great here, there easy to wear and very breathable.. however, the tank tops I brought were again workout tanks with built in bras from LuLu Lemon. These ones are cute BUT they get uncomfortable fast! I really wish I had brought some more cheap loose fitting tank tops.
MORE SHORTS - I brought 4 pairs of shorts but I wish I had changed some of my pants out for extra shorts! Shorts are great here because it does get super hot & there easy to pack! So ditch your
leggings for shorts!
SUNSCREEN - This is pretty obvious... I really thought I would have had enough sunscreen but when you wear it here everyday all day you go through it super quickly! Plus buying sunscreen at home is way more affordable then buying it here. In Asia for sunscreen the cheapest you'll find a small & I mean TINY bottle is about $10. So pack extra!!
SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER - This is also a small thing I over looked while packing. I thought it would be easy to buy both of these items here & I was wrong! Shampoo is super easy to find but it does get a little expensive. However, conditioner is impossible to find! If you do find it, you'll pay an arm and a leg for it! So stock up! If your like us and your cheap, a great way to save some money is when your in a hotel that offers shampoo - TAKE IT ALL! We would re fill a water bottle with any shampoo that was given at the hotel, it comes in handy for doing your laundry too!!

WHAT I COULD HAVE DITCHED...

PANTS - Simply too hot here for pants on the regular, you really only need them for bus rides & visiting temples. One pair will be fine!
FIRST AID ITEMS - I brought so many first aid items that I thought I might end up needed but honestly haven't even touched. Anything you may need you can find here at any local convenience store. A few good items to bring are: Band-Aids, Pepto & Advil! Other than then, leave the rest!
MAKEUP - This I know most people wouldn't have even brought but I did. I thought maybe we might go somewhere and ill want to throw on a little mascara etc but I honestly haven't even touched any of the makeup I brought.

If your deciding to go backpacking for more than a few weeks just remember to pack smart! I thought I had it all figured out but as the days go on I realize how much useless stuff I brought and things I really wished I had. Less is definitely more!! Make your bag as light as possible - that is the key since you might end up walking with your bag for hours & the lighter & smaller the bag the easier it is to get on flights, buses etc!
Keep checking back because in my next post Ill go over my perfect backpack & whats in it for traveling South East Asia!
Thanks for reading!

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

TRAVELING THAILAND - MY TIPS

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog. Cameron and I are currently in Singapore on our way to Bali & while sitting in the airport I decided to write down and few tips I thought I would pass along to anyone traveling Thailand. So far, Cameron and I have only visited the south end of Thailand. So these tricks will include Bangkok and the islands! After we visit Chang Mai & the northern side of Thailand I will definitely update this! 
So here goes! 

  • When arriving in Bangkok, we found there were numerous places to exchange money into Thai Baht, however, most of these places have a high exchange rate. A nice flight attendant told us that the best place to exchange in the airport was on the bottom level at one of the purple banks. We found there exchange rate to be much better than all the others on the main floor 
  • Since on the topic of money and exchanging money, if possible, wait to exchange any money until you are out of the airport. The best bank to go to is SCB & it's bright purple! Also, take out enough money to last you the week, you'll pay less in service charges! & remember, always go to the purple banks! 
  • Taxis are easy to find in Bangkok but they will all try and rip you off! Stick to the pink taxis or the blue and yellow ones & ask them to use their meter!! If you don't ask them to use the meter they will charge you way more! 
  • Never use Tuk Tuks, it's a great experience to try once but from our experience they never take you where you want & always end up charging you more than what you bargained for! (This point is really only for Bangkok, we found all other Tuk Tuks around Thailand to be great!!) 
  • Bargain! All of the shop owners will charge you triple the price the item is actually worth unless you haggle them! A great tip we learned from Cameron's sister was to tell them no & say the other shop owner told you half the price they are offering, if that doesn't work simply start walking away and in no time they will run after you and agree to the price you offered. 
  • Most shop owners while bargaining will show you their calculator and say "how much you pay" ALWAYS low ball it!! My trick was to always say 150 baht unless the item was super cheap! 
  • Bargain for anything! Even hotels! We would 95% of the time end up saving atleast 200 baht on a hotel by just asking "is that best price?" 
  • Use Agoda! It's a great way to book hotels and save a little money here and there. It was a great tool to see if hotels were actually giving you a fair price in person as to what they were quoting online, just keep in mind not all hotels are as they seem online, read the reviews! People from all over the world rate hotels on Agoda and give you awesome advice! 
  • Less is more! Pack as little clothing as possible! I over packed & I hardly brought anything. There is so much shopping here it's crazy! & everything is super cheap! 
  • Pack conditioner, extra sunscreen and aloe!!! 3 things I wish I had packed more of because in Thailand they are either non existent or extremely expensive!! 
  • Keep in mind that you cannot drink the water in Thailand so buying water is necessary, the Family Marts (similar to a 7-11) gives you the best price on water and always have promotions!! 
  • To stick with the tip above, we almost always shopped at the Family Marts over the 7-11. This was because the prices were much better and we found them to be less busy! 
  • This is a tip from Cameron for anyone who will be buying beers.. Buy the Big Chang beers that come in the 2 or 3 packs, you'll get more beer & pay less!! & for my lady drinkers, try the pink Spy's!! There wine coolers! Super yummy and the cheapest drink you'll find! (both always cheapest at the Family Marts) 

& those are all the tips I could think of right now! If I think of anymore I will definitely update this post!! 
I hope some of these tips helped you out on your trip to Thailand! 

xoxo Alicia 

Monday, March 21, 2016

10 THINGS TO DO IN KRABI, THAILAND

Krabi Thailand was by far the highlight of our trip thus far. The province has so much to offer and many of the top things to do here are absolutely FREE!
After arriving in Phuket, I looked back on our time in Krabi and thought I would throw together our 10 favorite things to do in Krabi Province!
Here is goes...

1. TIGER CAVE TEMPLE 


Like I mentioned in my last post, Tiger Cave Temple was amazing!! The views from the top were breathtaking and roaming around the grounds of the temple was so much fun! Not to mention it was all FREE!
























2. AO NANG BEACH & TOWN 

We LOVED Ao Nang, sure it was pretty touristy and pretty busy but we love to people watch and this was by far the best place for that! We loved walking around the town and shopping at night. It was so fun to haggle with the locals and get some great items for super cheap! Ao Nang had a great beach as well, it wasnt the nicest beach we went to but it still had some great views!




3. RAILEY BEACH
Railey Beach was a beach we were thinking of skipping because we heard it was pretty busy and not worth it. However, after running into one of our old friends in Ao Nang she convinced us to head over. After arriving we found it was super busy and packed with tourists but we made our way to Princess Cave, a cave filled with.. well.. you can look in the picture.. in the thai culture this cave is great for praying to the gods if you are looking to get pregnant or having trouble conceiving. Right in front of the cave there was an awesome beach that took us into a really cool cave! Also on Railey there is a hidden lagoon!! If you follow the signs it will lead you to an amazing lookout with a gorgeous lagoon! The hike to get there was long, steep and muddy but totally worth it! If your into rock climbing, there were a ton of great spots to climb! The boat to get from Ao Nang to Railey was only 100 baht, so pretty affordable!




4. VOGUE SHOPPING MALL 
Vogue shopping mall was so much fun! Its located in the heart of Krabi town & is 3 stories. Each level was filled with tons of shops with great deals! On the main level there was a food court where Cameron and I decided to take a night off our fried rice diets and indulge in some pizza!!! The pizza was by far the best pizza we have had!



5. NIGHT MARKETS
Night Markets were & still are our favorite things to check out in each town we go to, We love trying all the local street food and shopping! You can get some great deals if you know how to bargin!


6. DRAGON CREST MOUNTAIN 

This was one place I wanted to see so badly but we unfortunately didn't have the time, we want to do this hike so badly that we might have to make a trip back to Krabi! Dragon Crest Mountain is the highest peak in all of Krabi province. It has some amazing look out points and even a little waterfall. From what we read the hike is pretty intense and takes a total of 4 hours but the view at the top is worth it since you can see all the way to Phuket & the surrounding islands. You must also be careful because we read of a few people running into King Cobra snakes.

7. VISIT KOH LANTA

Koh Lanta was our favorite place in all of Krabi! This little island has so much to offer and had the best beaches we have seen!! The people there were amazing, they were all so kind and welcoming! The food was awesome & there was so much to do!! We loved renting motor bikes and touring the whole island finding new lookouts each time! 



8. ISLAND TOURS
Island tours are pretty popular in Krabi since there are tons that surround the province. The 4 island tour is the most popular and the best place to buy a ticket is from Koh Lanta. It costs around 800 baht each. The tour will take you island hoping and snorkeling all day! A pretty great way to see a bunch of islands in one day


 
9. RENT A MOTOR BIKE & TOUR! 
Renting motor bikes is another one of our favorite things to do! It only costs 200 baht for the whole day!! Pretty great!! We would just jump on our motor bike with no plans and end up at some amazing lookouts! A pretty awesome way to see as much of Thailand as possible for $8 a day!



10. MUAY THAI!!  

Muay Thai... what an awesome experience!! It was a little pricey but totally worth it!! We watched 9 fights and had pretty much front row. Its a definite must see if ever in Thailand!!








Tuesday, March 15, 2016

TIGER CAVE TEMPLE - KRABI, THAILAND

The Tiger Cave Temple was one of my favorite things we have done so far in Thailand.
It's located in Krabi town about 10 minutes outside the heart of the city.
There was so much to do at this beautiful temple it was hard to decided what to accomplish first. You could see monkey's. see beautiful temples on the grounds surrounding the cave, you could go in the actual cave, see where the monks live & of course take the hike to the top of the mountain and see the breathtaking views of all of Krabi.

Cameron and I decided to do the hike first to get it out of the way. The hike is just stairs and there were a total of 2063 steps to the top. Now, it might seem like that's not too many & sure, it didn't take us too long but the steps are steep!!
The hike was a great workout and once at the top the views were amazing!!!







After reaching the top we headed back down and decided to see the sights around the grounds. We watched people feed the monkeys and even got to see a few cute baby monkeys! 

We saw numerous temples and many Buddhas around the grounds. We also stumbled upon a place called Wonderland, We followed the signs and wound up inside a cave! Inside this cave was where the monks lived. They had their own private sanctuary in the heart of the jungle. 
We wondered around and climbed in and out of the paths through the cave. 
We even found a stray cat!! She was so cute and of course loved us so much she followed us around for a while. 






After playing in the caves and seeing where the monks lived, we followed the path further into the jungle where we saw some more monkeys and some amazing parts of nature. The path lead us right back to where we started and we continued exploring the grounds. 

After a long day at the Temple we headed back to our hotel and we couldn't stop talking about how much fun we had! 
If ever in Krabi the Tiger Cave Temple us a must see!!! It was gorgeous and it was free!! An entire day of exploring and all we had to pay was the taxi there and back! 
As a warning, stretch before you climb!! & bring lots of water!! The stairs really make you feel the burn the next morning. 

Here are a few more pictures from our day!  











Sunday, March 6, 2016

TRAVELING THAILAND - AO NANG, KRABI

Ao Nang... Where do I even begin! This beautiful beach town was probably my favorite place thus far. There were tons of hotels, restaurants, shopping and of course beaches!

We stayed in Ao Nang for only two nights and I really wish we had stayed longer. There was tons to do and see! Our favorite part of Ao Nang was window shopping at night. There were so many shops and tons of tourists out that it was great to people watch!
We even got to see a few lady boys out promoting their show! It was hilarious because they loved Cameron! They kept following him around wherever we went.

There were so many back ally ways filled with bars! It was so hard to choose where we were going to eat, but if you know us, you know that were pretty cheap so we stuck to the street food. The food is so cheap, it cost's us roughly $4 CAD to both enjoy a huge plate of fried rice.
To be honest, we have pretty much been on a 3 week fried rice with chicken and prawn diet!! Its so delicious and cheap, how can you go wrong!

After two days in Ao Nang, we booked a fairy ride from Krabi to Koh Lanta for $10 each that took about 2 hours.

If you are ever in Thailand I would highly recommend Ao Nang, its gorgeous and there is so much to do and see! We are definitely heading back there after our week here in Koh Lanta!
Below are some pictures of our time in Ao Nang! Enjoy!







     





TRAVELING THAILAND - PINE BUNGALOWS, KRABI


 After leaving Bangkok & being on a bus for 12 hours Cameron and I were very happy to arrive in Krabi! Krabi is a province in Thailand that is located on the south end near the islands.
In Krabi we found an amazing place called Pine Bungalows. Pine bungalows is situated on a very quite private beach that was about 15 minutes outside of Ao Nang. We LOVED Pine Bungalows.
We got our own private bungalow for about $15 Canadian.




We stayed a total of 3 nights here and loved every minute. We were roughly 50 steps to the private beach & also had a restaurant on site. The prices were a lot higher then other places we had been to but the food was fantastic and worth the money.
On one of our first nights we took a walk into the small town that was about a 5 minute walk from our small resort. The town had a cute little market where we picked up some fresh fruit and some essentials that we needed. On our walk back to our resort we saw a few signs and people setting up for some big festival, we asked one of the locals what was happening and he told us we were lucky to be in town. There was going to be a huge festival for the next 3 days where there would be a famous Thai band, dancing, food, and tons of shopping. We were so excited!!

























After a good nights sleep we woke up and decided to make today a beach day! We had the water to ourselves and got an awesome spot on the beach with 2 hammocks side by side. After relaxing all day we decided to head down to the festival.
The festival was amazing!! So many great street foods and TONS of shopping! Cameron and I both got some new sunglasses at a combined price of $4 CAD.
As the night went on we decided to go watch the live entertainment and watch the bands play. We sat on the beach and got some drinks and enjoyed the music & entertainment for the rest of the night.








On our last day at Pine Bungalows we decided to take it easy and enjoy the scenery. We relaxed all day on the beach and couldn't have asked for more. After a busy few nights in Bangkok it was nice to unwind on the beach and just relax. We knew that after Pine Bungalows we wanted to stay in Krabi province and check out a few more great places, we did a little research that night and decided our next stop would be Ao Nang!