Thialand- Ko Phangan

We were staying far away from the party scene on Ko Phangan at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows on Than Sadet beach. We arrived at 7:00am and found someone who let us check in early which was outstanding! Mai Pen Rai Bungalows was great. Super laid back and funky. We had a bungalow right on theContinue reading “Thialand- Ko Phangan”

Thailand Ko Lanta to Ko Phangan

One of the great things about traveling around Thailand is that lots of other people are doing it too so you can make arrangements to get most anywhere no matter where you are by using local agents. We always got at least two prices (often there was a difference), if in doubt we went withContinue reading “Thailand Ko Lanta to Ko Phangan”

Mama, Papa in Thailand-Ko Lanta

Ko Lanta Yai Ko Lanta is a 25 km long island which is less full of tourists than Ko Phi Phi. It has beautiful beaches and less development but that is changing as it becomes more popular. We arrived in Ko Lanta by ferry from Ko Phi Phi in the town of Ban Sala DanContinue reading “Mama, Papa in Thailand-Ko Lanta”

Mama Papa in Thailand- Krabi, Ao Nang and Railay

Upon landing at Krabi airport we found the bus/taxi counter where they tried very hard to convince us to take a 600Bht taxi. We explained that we wanted to take the 160Bht bus and we were willing to wait. Eventually they gave in and a woman took us through most of the airport to a spot onContinue reading “Mama Papa in Thailand- Krabi, Ao Nang and Railay”

Angkor Wat & flying back to Thailand

On our final full day in Siem Reap we got back on our hotel provided bicycles and both bikes had working breaks this time! We rode to Angkor Wat and continued on to Angkor Thom and the Terrace of the Elephants, Phimeanakas and the Terrace of the leper king. They were very crowed. We rodeContinue reading “Angkor Wat & flying back to Thailand”

Around the Town of Siem Reap

Because we bought a 3 day pass not a one week pass we had one day In Siem Reap which would not include Angkor Watt. If we had it to again I would have paid the extra for the one week pass because so much of the area around Siem Reap is part of theContinue reading “Around the Town of Siem Reap”

Siem Reap and Angkor Wat

Our primary reason for making the trip to Siem Reap was to see Angkor Wat. Our Tuk Tuk driver from the previous day had negotiated to take us on a 5:00 am tour. We declined but he was about the same age as our son and had a picture of his wife and child inContinue reading “Siem Reap and Angkor Wat”