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Jamie’s Phuket: Stepping into the past at the island’s museums
Jamie’s Phuket: Stepping into the past at the island’s museums
There have been large changes to Phuket in recent years, mostly in terms of infrastruc­ture and the availability of such delights as shopping malls, resorts and huge home décor stores.
Jamie’s Phuket: A visit to Doi Thepnimit temple
Jamie’s Phuket: A visit to Doi Thepnimit temple
I noticed a few photos appearing of a new temple under construction last year on the hillside above Patong Beach and had also seen the access road to this new temple being built next to the Chinese Shrine on top of Patong Hill.
Ao Sane Beach - The one you may have heard of, but never ventured to
Ao Sane Beach - The one you may have heard of, but never ventured to
You might not have heard of Ao Sane beach. I know people who live here who don’t know it, or they have heard of it, but have never been, or don’t know how to get there! Ao Sane beach is still a small, quiet beach and when I visited recently I felt like I’d gone back in time.
Peranakannitat Museum in Phuket Town
Peranakannitat Museum in Phuket Town
Right in the heart of old Phuket Town you can find the Peranakannitat Museum (also called the Baba Museum), which was officially opened in May 2017 by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Bookhemian Cafe in Old Phuket Town. A book lover’s haven.
Bookhemian Cafe in Old Phuket Town. A book lover’s haven.
I was looking back at some older photos from the years 2002 - 2007. Sixteen years ago, old Phuket Town was certainly not ready for tourism. The old town streets looked rather dirty and there was really not much in the way of cafes and restaurants.
Jamie’s Phuket: Reflections on the small pleasures of a family day trip
Jamie’s Phuket: Reflections on the small pleasures of a family day trip
From our house it’s about 100 kilometres to the beachside tourist town of Khao Lak and we’ve done several little holidays in Khao Lak over the years.
Jamie’s Phuket: In search of the dragon’s cave
Jamie’s Phuket: In search of the dragon’s cave
I don’t drag my kids out to temples that often these days now they are getting older and have their own things to do, but even they were impressed by Tham Paya Nakarat temple.