DestinAsian: Checking up on Cherngtalay
The best of Phuket’s drinking and dining scene is scattered across the island, from the Old Town’s hipster hangouts to the high-end hotel offerings down the west coast. But in the last six months a new hub has been coalescing in the Cherngtalay area, within easy reach of the Laguna resort complex. Click here to read the PDF #destinasian #phuket #cherngtalay #projectartisan #inialakitchenbar #brewbridge #catchbeachclub #surin #laguna
Holidays for Couples: 48 Hours in Phuket
Thailand’s largest island has something for everybody: from the heritage charm of the Old Town to the beautiful beaches that line the west coast. However, beyond the tourist traps you’ll discover an island full of surprising secrets. Click here to read the PDF #holidaysforcouples #phuket #phuketelephantsanctuary #catch #SkylasSurfSUPClub #skyelakeclub #bampot #hanumanworld #breezeatcapeyamu #lardyai #blueelephant #craftsco
Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia: Umbrella Drinks
It doesn’t get much better than sipping a cocktail while looking out over the ocean, but the best beach bars offer more than just booze and tunes with a view. We're after good vibes, tasty drinks, and a setting so beautiful it could make a grown man cry. Here, our favorite destinations for seaside sundowners, and which bars do it best. Click here to read the PDF #travelleisure #beachbars #phuket #hypeluxuryboatclub #CatchBeachClub #babanest #sripanwa
SilkAir Silkwinds: Walking up an Appetite
Far away from the excesses of the west coast, Old Phuket Town is without a doubt the island’s culinary centre. Founded by Chinese immigrants more than a century ago, this historic district was once the province’s commercial capital – a bustling entrepot that attracted traders from China, India and Arabia. Eventually, descendants of these visiting merchants put down roots on the island, giving rise to a rich array of cuisines. Today, you’ll find a slew of eateries serving ever
Jetstar Asia: The Real Phuket
Insiders, including writer Simon Ostheimer, share their favourite experiences of the Thai island beyond its stereotypical, touristy beach culture. Click here to read the PDF Click here to read on Issuu #phuket #jetstar #timnewton #nicoraess #PiangpenYuiThampradit #rustic #NikolaLesar #suay #TammasakChootong #bookhemian #smokinfish #thethaiger #tungkacafe #fatmangovideos #lardyai #cuebar #z1mplex #siamniramit #cassia #phuketelephantsanctuary #phuketique #craftsco #clubno43 #fl
Jetstar Asia: Life's Beachy
On an island full of beaches, Phuket’s Bangtao stands out from the rest for its unique mixture of fine dining, great coffee, boutique shopping and, of course, sun, surf and sand. Click here to read the PDF #phuket #jetstarasia #bangtao #SkylasSurfSUPClub #CatchBeachClub #PhuketAdventureMiniGolf #PhuketCoffeeLab #LemongrassHouse #TheSiamSupperClub #Bampot
DestinAsian: Going to Town
There’s something brewing in the Old Town area of Phuket Town. Tucked into the southeast corner of Thailand’s largest island, this 150-year-old settlement was once a thriving center of culture and cuisine, but fell into quiet disrepair in the late 20th century. Now, a new wave of restaurateurs are breathing fresh life into the area, restoring its historic Sino-Portuguese shophouses and giving visitors reason to leave the beach behind. Click here to read the PDF #destinasian #
Tiger Airways Tiger Tales: Karst a Spell
Mention Phang Nga and you may think of James Bond Island, a small rock outcrop in these parts that was featured in 1974’s The Man with the Golden Gun. But there’s much more to this stretch of unspoiled coastline than a 007 cameo. The province has resisted the rampant development seen in Phuket directly to the south, remaining a sleepy backwater full of small villages awaiting discovery – such as Takua Pa. Click here to read the PDF #tigertales #tigerairways #phangnga #phuket
Bangkok Airways Fah Thai: November-December 2016
The November-December edition of Fah Thai was the last ever issue of Bangkok Airways' amazing inflight magazine to be made by Ink publishing. In it, I wrote two stories: the first looks at Phuket's cool new Chillva market, a hodgepodge of live music, food trucks and vintage VW vans. Then I interviewed Tom Funk, the owner of possibly Thailand's coolest cocktail bar, Z1mplex. Enjoy! Click here to view online: http://fahthai.ink-live.com Click here to read the PDF #chillva #z1mp
Bangkok Airways Fah Thai: September-October 2016
A new month, and a new issue of Fah Thai! My new Phuket stories are onboard all Bangkok Airways flights from now until the end of October. In this issue, the entire family (including my three year-old daughter!) goes soaring along a 500m long zipline through the trees at the island's newest attraction, Hanuman World. Elsewhere we get crafty with local 'beervangelist' Chad Mitchell, who takes us on a pub crawl of Phuket's best craft beer bars; and then meet the cheeky chickies
