Thailand - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Where to Stay in Phuket: A Guide for Beach Bums, Party Animals & People Who Regret Packing Jeans Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and unofficial headquarters for people who thought Bali was just too quiet. Whether you’re here to party, relax, detox, or re-tox , there’s a Phuket neighborhood with your name (probably misspelled) on it. But choosing where to stay in Phuket is tricky. Each area is basically its own personality. So, here’s a completely subjective, totally unscientific breakdown of the main places to stay, complete with pros, cons, and enough sarcasm to fill a beach bucket. 1. Patong Beach – “Vegas with coconuts” Vibe : Party central. Loud, chaotic, and somehow still running even after five power outages. Pros : Bangla Road: the street where sleep goes to die. Tons of restaurants, bars, and activities. You can buy a suit, ride a jet ski, and get a questionable massage all before lunch. Cons : Loud. Very loud. Louder than your ex arguing about astrology. Traffic and ...

Phuket: Paradise, Party, and Possibly a Hangover (and Maybe a Rip-Off) Ah, Phuket. The name alone makes some people giggle (go ahead, pronounce it how you want, we won’t judge). Thailand’s biggest island is basically a travel buffet: sun, sea, shopping, sketchy street deals, and nightlife that can either make your trip or leave you questioning your life choices. And yes, before we go any further, let’s get this out of the way: Phuket is expensive. For Thailand, anyway. If you were expecting backpacker prices and $2 Pad Thai on every corner, prepare to be slightly disappointed (and financially drained by your third iced latte). Let’s break it all down. The Beaches: Where Sunscreen Goes to Die (and So Does Your Budget) Phuket is blessed with some of the most gorgeous beaches you’ll ever lay your overworked eyes on. Patong Beach is the most famous but also the most likely to feature jet ski scams, a parade of questionable tattoos, and someone trying to sell you a pair of sunglasses you al...