I went to Phuket

on the very next day after my last day at work. It is another sunny island, with much better beaches and scenery for relaxation, in Thailand for a (well-deserved, so I say) break.


My friend and I stayed at the Centara Karon Beach Resort and it far exceeded our expectation for the price we paid. We actually booked a promo fare on the Air Asia website and the return flight+3-night accomodation, which includes a really yummy buffet breakfast, at $270 per pax, taxes all in.













The breakfast area and the hotel lobby.

Karon feels like a peaceful, quiet area compared to the boisterous Patong. You still get a fair share of pubs, shops and massage parlours but safe from the aggressive vendors and over-exposed girls. The Karon beach is less crowded too so I do feel really free and relaxed there.

We also took a day trip to Phi Phi islands on a speed boat. We stopped at various spots/bays around Phi Phi ley and Phi Phi don, for breaks and to snorkel. That was my first snorkel experience and unfortunately, it wasn't fantastic. Most probably due to the lousy equipment? (heh) Water kept seeping into the nose cover and I kept having to lift my face above the surface to dry the cover. I will definitely try again... The view though, is really breathtaking and it makes you wonder at nature's marvels. It is such exposure that touches the hearts of city dwellers--like me--and pushes us to do more for Earth's conservation.












Maya Bay and a traditional Thai boat near the shore of the Monkey Beach