PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ She sells seashells by the seashore
Beside this pier the shore is dotted with boats and the shoreline with vendors. I asked the driver where I could buy capiz frames, lamps, etc. I didn’t know how to explain what capiz was to him so I just said “shells.” He brought us here.
Read MorePHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Fresh seafood at Phong Phang – Palai Bay
“The crab that walks too far falls into the pot.”
- Haitian Proverb
Coming from a province near the sea and enjoying freshly caught seafood my entire life, I am what you call a seafood snob. I’d rather eat something else if the seafood isn’t fresh. I barely ate seafood when I was in Manila, because despite being in an archipelago it was hard to find fresh and inexpensive seafood.
Read MorePHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Whatchadoin in Wat Chalong?
According to our research, among the 29 Buddhist temples or Wats in Phuket, the Wat Chalong or Chalong Temple is the most important, the biggest and most ornate one. So we made sure to see it during our short weekend trip.
Read MorePHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Nuts for cashews
The giant cashew by the entrance is hard to miss!
On my list of Must Do’s in Phuket is to buy lots and lots of cashews. Cashews are a famous local product of Phuket. I use them for making banana bread and pukkolla, instead of walnuts. Check out the cashew shopping we did and the factory store we bought them in after the jump.
Read MorePHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Ah… this is the life!
As part of my To-Do list in Phuket, I wanted to get a Thai massage by the beach. The thai are well known for this and there’s cheap place in Manila that offers Thai massaige (Ton-ton’s I lurv you!). I definitely wanted to experience the real deal! More pictures and details on my spa experience after the jump!
Read MorePHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Breakfast, Sala-style
Day 2: We woke up to another amazing, sunny day (despite the forecast of clouds and rainshowers..Yay!) and headed off to breakfast at Sala Restaurant. We weren’t expecting much because it was not buffet, but were we in for a surprise! Breakfast, Sala-style, was a yummy feast! Check out the drool-worthy food pics after the jump!
Read MorePHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Dreamy Sala Nights
Excellent Thai food + wine = satiated and contented me!
Aside from food and wine, how else were we spoiled during our nights at Sala?
Read MorePHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Thai Cultural Evening Grazing Menu at Sala Restaurant
We arrived to beautiful Thai music which played throughout dinner
For dinner we decided to check out the Sala Restaurant, a recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2010. According to the itinerary of activities thoughtfully left in our room, the renowned resto held Thai Cultural Evenings on Fridays. The special grazing menu consisted of a tasting portions of authentic Thai dishes. Show time was from 7:30-9:15 pm.
Read MorePHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Sala Sunset
They had several swings under pine trees all over the resort. We tried looking for one to enjoy the sunset in but everyone had the same idea - all of the beach front ones were taken! It would have been perfect with the lovely sea breeze.
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After getting settled in our room and resting for a bit, we wandered around the resort, checking out the amenities and enjoying the sunset. I got to take some amazing photos!
Read MorePHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Our room at Sala Phuket Resort
All my friends know that my favorite color is white (technically it’s a non-color) paired with beige and neutrals. I love how serene and relaxed these colors make me feel. As you can see this room is heaven for me.
Read MorePHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Whatta welcome from Sala Resort!
Lovely flower bracelets made with Sampaguita & orchid. Smelled soooo good! I wonder why we in the Philippines don't use the Sampaguita more, when it is actually native to us?
Upon arrival at the airport we were happy to find a kiosk for tourists giving out a map of Phuket, brochures and a free Thai SIM card. ) Yup, they were giving free True Move SIMs at the airport – so convenient!
Read MoreAny other must-dos in Phuket?
One more week to go till our weekend vacay in Phuket! So coming up with a list of things to do! Please feel free to comment and tell me what for you are must-sees, must-try restos, must-buys, etc! Then will narrow it down to a realistic list (it’s only a weekend after all) and plan another trip to Phuket for the rest! (Hehe! Did you hear that hubby?)
- Go shopping for silver jewelry and cute fancy mirrors in Patong.. everything is in this huge mall. – Jana
- This is a must! Hong by Starlight - i truly enjoyed this ecotour activity
– Erwin - Bangla Road nightlife in Patong beach to see the ladyboys – our Thai friend said that the plastic surgery is so good you can’t really tell they’re boys! WHaaaat? This I must see!
- Buy and amulet in Phuket Town.
- Visit Saphan Hin Stadium to watch a Muay Thai match
- Visit the Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most important Buddhist temple and is the biggest and most ornate of Phuket’s 29 Buddhist monasteries, and have my fortune told
- Have a traditional Thai massage by the beach at the luxury boutique resort & spa we’re staying in.
- Watch the sunset from Cape Promthep, then dine on seafood at Kang Eng Restaurant in Chalong Bay
- Buy loads of cashew nuts – Don’t judge me! They’re super expensive here in Jakarta! =P
What else? Any other suggestions? Drop me a line!
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