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How To Book A Cheap Ferry From Phuket to Krabi Online (& What Its Like)

Our Koh Lanta ferry at Saladan pier

While Phuket in Southern Thailand is certainly a destination in itself, visitors would be remiss if they didn’t venture a little further afield to explore some of the neighbours. I recently spent a couple of days in Ao Nang and found the ferry from Phuket to Krabi was the easiest way to get there. We chose Ao Nang Travel & Tour Co Ltd and booked our Phuket to Krabi ferry online a few weeks before our trip. I’m all about travelling in luxury for less, but there were no luxury options so I concentrated on securing the best ticket at the cheapest price. Read on for all the details …

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Catching A Ferry From Phuket To Koh Lanta (Rassada Pier – Saladan Pier)

Crew member on our ferry from Phuket to Koh Lanta

We saw a cheap Jetstar International flight from Sydney to Phuket some time ago. The deal was just too good to resist, but as I have been to Phuket before I was keen to explore a little further afield for my fourth trip to Thailand. After much research, I decided to split my 10 days between Koh Lanta, Krabi and Koh Samui. Koh Lanta would be our first stop, so the next logical step was finding a decent ferry from Phuket to Koh Lanta. We needed a Koh Lanta ferry that departed from Rassada Pier and arrived at Saladan Pier and after weighing up all the options we decided to use Ao Nang Travel & Tour Co Ltd. Read on for all the details …

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El Nido Tour A: Miniloc Island, El Nido Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island & More

El Nido Tour A - Small yellow boat at the Small Lagoon El Nido

El Nido Tour A is one of the most popular El Nido tours available. Most visitors do an El Nido island hopping tour while in the area, but choosing the right one can be tricky. During our day trip we visited Big Lagoon El Nido, Small Lagoon El Nido and Secret Lagoon El Nido all of which are all on Miniloc Island. We added the optional El Nido kayaking package, stopped at Shimizu Island for some of the best El Nido snorkeling and relaxed with a beer on Seven Commandos Beach on the way back to El Nido town. We loved our day out on Bacuit Bay and I know you will too. Read on for all the details …

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Plaza Premium Lounge Phnom Penh Airport: Relaxing At PNH Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge Phnom Penh Airport

Airports are not much fun. They are generally the bane of my existence and a means to an end. My time before departure usually consists of outrageous queues, traveller’s tantrums (sometimes mine!), endless waiting and never enough little plastic seats at the gate for all the passengers waiting to board. But we found a better way to while away the hours at Phnom Penh airport when we discovered the Plaza Premium Lounge. Airport lounges were once reserved for the elite passengers at the pointy end of the plane or those frequent flyers lucky enough to have achieved gold status, but times are a changing. The Plaza Premium Lounge Phnom Penh is not just for the chosen few. Anyone who happens to find themselves with a couple of hours to kill at PNH airport can enjoy all the perks of this fabulous Phnom Penh airport lounge. If you prefer comfy seats, yummy food and free flowing drinks to mixing with the masses, read on for all the details …

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Why I Chose A Metfone Cambodia SIM Card For Travellers

Travel Sim Card Cambodia

In the modern world, it’s become expected that you can stay connected regardless of where on this great big planet you happen to be. I mean, what’s the point of being somewhere fab if you can’t upload your stunning pics instantly and let all those back home see just what an awesome time you are having? Even if you’re not. Cos you know not everything on The Gram is accurate right? Of course there are many more noble reasons for staying online. Like getting directions, ordering a ride or using google to fact check to settle an argument. The advent of the smart phone has made it so easy, but unless you have global roaming or are prepared to rely on free WiFi, you’ll need a local SIM card when you head overseas. For our recent trip to Cambodia, it went without saying that we would source a Cambodian SIM card while in town. There are 4 Cambodia SIM card providers and I compared them all before deciding on Metfone Cambodia. Read on to help you choose the best SIM card in Cambodia for you …

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Bassaka Air Review: Flights From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh (REP-PHN)

Bassaka Air Review: A330 used on flights from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

I’m guarantee I’m not the first traveller to contemplate which airline is the best bet for flights from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. The Cambodian aviation industry is volatile and airlines come and go quickly so it’s hard to know who to trust. We flew with Bassaka Air and just two weeks after touching down it appears the airline is no longer flying. My flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh was one of the most fuss free flying experiences I have ever had so it’s sad to see that Bassaka Air seems to be grounded. Flights to Siem Reap from Phnom Pehn (and vice versa) are short, usually cheap and more comfortable than the bus. Read on for my Bassaka Air review and alternative Siem Reap to Phnom Pehn flights …

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Wondering Where To Eat In Ubud? Here’s 15 Of The Best Ubud Restaurants

Best Ubud Restaurants

Looking for the best places to eat in Ubud? You are in the right place! Eating is truly one of life’s greatest pleasures and for me, food and travel go hand in hand. I’ve been to Bali many times and it has changed dramatically since my first visit in 1988. Where once visitors steered clear of tasting the local delicacies for fear of the dreaded Bali belly, it’s now an epicurean paradise. Foodies from around the globe flock to the Island of the Gods and one stop on every gourmet’s list is Ubud. Before my last visit I spent an inordinate amount of my time researching where to eat in Ubud. Life is too short to waste time on a bad meal so I made it my mission to seek out the very best restaurants in Ubud. As you can imagine that’s no easy feat, so I enlisted a little help from my fellow bloggers. We’ve done all the hard work for you and compiled an eclectic list 15 of the best Ubud restaurants. Can you guess which one is my favourite Ubud restaurant? Read on for all the details …

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Raffles Hotel Le Royal: A Luxury Hotel In Phnom Penh Fit For A King

Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh

Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh is THE place to stay in the Cambodian capital. Raffles Hotels are synonymous with luxury and we loved our stay at the Raffles Makati so Raffles was an easy choice when we were deciding where to stay in Phnom Penh. Raffles Hotel Phnom Penh is located in the best area to stay in Phnom Penh which made getting around a breeze. During our stay we enjoyed the most decadent buffet breakfast in Phnom Penh at the Raffles Hotel restaurant, were blown away by the Raffles Hotel brunch which is a truly elegant affair, we sipped a half price Raffles Singapore Sling in the Elephant Bar at happy hour, I relaxed with a brilliant facial from the best spa in Phnom Penh and we splashed around in the refreshing pool for hours. Our three days in this luxury hotel in Phnom Penh were an absolute delight. Read on for all the details …

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