Yayy! Finally heading to the beach for the weekend.
This time I’m going to Hua Hin, no more than 200km drive from home. Luckily for me the weather is looking great. I can’t wait to soak up some sun and dip my toes into the ocean while sipping on fruit shakes and coconuts. I’ve been extremely tired this week as well as I’ve been doing my Thai classes every morning until noon for the past month and also just started boxing 5 days a week on top of my lifting routine. So yeah, I’m really excited to do nothing else than relaxing. Hopefully I’ll be fully recharged for whatever next week has to offer!
We usually go to Pranburi when we go to Prachuap Khiri Khan as Tom has his beach house there. But this time I’ll be heading with my friend as she needed a +1 for her stay at Resort De Paskani, so Hua Hin it is! Check it out. How could I say no to that?
Thailand has a lot to offer in terms of scenery and culture and saying that you have a favourite place here might sound a bit rushed. But, there’s something special about Krabi that in, when people ask me for my favourite beach destination, Krabi is the first place that comes to mind.
Island hopping in Krabi. This is at Koh Tup.
It might not be unspoiled by tourists or even a hidden gem where it requires the help of locals to get to. If you do want that, you should go to Koh Krandan and the islands around Trang.The sunsetsthere are the most beautiful I’ve ever seen.
#Leapkiss at Koh Poda also known as Poda Island.
Krabi is actually quite developed and the ease of travelling there is a part of what makes it so attractive. You can literally to go there with 5 minutes of planning. Thank you internet! There are plenty of nice areas to stay depending on what you like to do, which makes it a place suitable for ANYONE.
//So happy we didn’t listen to the weather forecast. It was supposed to be raining 24/7… should have worn that sunscreen…//
There’s Ao Nang which is the “mainland” and even if it’s not the center as in Krabi town, it is the center in terms of transportation. You can get anywhere from here. This is also where the main pier to go to Railay beach is located.
For me, Ao Nang is probably not a place I would recommend to stay, but a nice place to start if you are travelling with family or you just want to relax on the beach with good restaurants, bars and nightlife.
//This year I went there with my family. It was good times.//
There are plenty of daytime activities in Krabi such as The Emerald pool, island hopping, climbing, temple exploring, night markets, beaches- you can easily rent a bike anywhere to explore by yourself. Or you can rent a private (or with groups) speedboat/long tail boat.
//Typical way to get around in the islands in Thailand. Long-tail boats…//
//Perfect place to visit for couples<3//
//That climbing scenery… don’t worry. This is just the warm-up. But hello, would you like to climb on Railay beach? Check out the scenery.//
My go-to place in Krabi will always be Railay beach. I cannot go there without visiting this place. And if I didn’t know better, I would have thought Railay was an island. That’s definitely the vibe it gives you. Reggae music, endless smiles, peacefulness and perfect sandy beaches. Strolling along the beach and eating delicious seafood. And the best of all, the rock climbing opportunities. I love bumping into travelling souls along the climbing areas. Experienced climbers and first-timers alike, they all love it.
//The guides are so chilled and fun- not on the safety side though. You’ll be happy whatever company you go with. Krabi people are a good bunch of people <3//
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So- if you are living in Thailand or is planning to come here, do go check out this gem of a place. The accommodation is great and affordable as well!
We had the most amazing stay at Bhu Nga Thani in Krabi. I would give it a 100% overall score. The place is clean and beautiful and the staff super adorable and helpful. It’s definitely one of the most beautiful hotels on Railay beach.
This is the view from the East side of Krabi… No beach, but beautiful nature and Mangrove forests…
The hotel is located right next to Railay princess on Railay East side meaning it will be just at the end of the walkway that connects with the beach. It’s also right where the East side pier to Ao Nang is, so you get to chill at your hotel right until departure.
The view gets even prettier as the sun sets and the restaurant is placed right on the edge, meaning you can stare right into the deep for as long as you need to, hehe! The view is partly covered by longtail boats and mangrove trees which is picture perfect if you ask me.
Loved the private pool and outside area!
The hotel is just stunning!
If you walk even further along the East side of Railay there’s many restaurants and bars all ranged from backpacker style to luxury. They even have a super delicious pizza restaurant and many friendly reggae bars. If you walk even further into the woods there’s also nice night hangouts but keep in mind that you will need to cover yourself completely in mosquito repellent.
Birthday girl!! Someone “forgot” to bring make-up for the trip, hehehe 😀
The view from the bed overlooking the pool area
Cocktails with a view… this was their honeymoon cocktail and came with the room. So tasty!
The overall experience of the hotel will still be the same even if you go for the normal rooms, but if you want to make the most of it- I would recommend you to book the pool villa. We had the best time there! And OMG, the bed was super soft. There’s (obviously) a private pool but also a nicely sized jacuzzi to play around in and not to mention the nice inside and outside area to chill. It’s so worth it.
I’ll definitely stay here again during next visit.
