Finding Me Wherever I May Be

Chill Reggae Vibes of Koh Pha-ngan My time here was spent relaxing and soaking up the island vibes. So are you ready to spend time on a beautiful lush island with some reggae feels?  If you travel from Pattaya like I did it takes you 28 hours including layovers by bus, sleeper train, and ferry. I would suggest leaving from Bangkok if you aren't already in that Southern area. Here is how I did Koh Pha-ngan Where I Stayed On way here I talked to a few people about what the island was like to stay. After some suggestions and thought decided to head to the Northern part of the island, Haad Yao, where it was much quieter and relaxing. Upon arrival the ferry drops you off in Thong Sala which is the Western coast and you'll find all the big, bumpin' parties here. Ibiza Bungalows I chose this place based off a suggestion from this gentleman that I met on the sleeper train that has been coming to Koh Pha-ngan for the last 40 years. My first two nights he...

Getting to Jomtien and Pattaya, Thailand It’s a easy journey to Pattaya from Bangkok, I just suggest catching an earlier bus to avoid spending any longer than the 2 hours it takes to get there.   I was trying to get to Jomtien Beach which is a bit of a trek from where the bus took me. You can either walk 30-40 minutes to get there or catch a blue tut tut which should be no more than 30 BAHT from the Walking Street. I made the mistake of catching a motorbike for 100 BAHT.  Maybe Some Beach Time and Night Market   You can go hangout on Jomtien Beach which is right next to the road so you don’t get the full beach vibes but at subset the sky turns some pretty shades of blue.  Jomtien also has a Night Market on the beach avenue that has music, lots of good food and some shopping. If you are lucky you may catch the break dancers.  The Red Light District I also hit the Walking Street in Pattaya that night to see what it’s abou...