Favourite Pictures from Krabi, Thailand

About 2 weeks ago, I took a short "vacation" with one of my close friends to Krabi, Thailand.

Oh Krabi...

....Where do I even begin.



It's my second time in Krabi, actually. And it amazes me how I manage to fall even more in love with the place. I love Thailand in general but there are so many hidden islands and gems I have yet to explore (and will soon explore).

I do have to say this and be honest about it. Krabi is more commercialized now than it was 2 years ago when I last visited. And that's exactly it. I usually do not like places like that, but Krabi has somehow put a spell on me.

But anyway, here's to more adventures and explorations.

Happy Place: The Beach

A lot of people have asked me where do I go to re-collect my thoughts, and where exactly is my happy place.


Well, my answer is:

I have many happy places.


So, I've decided to share all of my happy places with you one-by-one.




Beaches have always excite me. No matter how non-spectacular one is, I will still always love it. The sound of the waves, the smell of the sea, the sand on your skin, the breeze - I mean, need I go on?

I find myself in complete ease and total relaxation when I'm on the beach. Hence why, beaches are definitely one of my happy places.

What's one of your happy places?

Total Disconnection: Retreat Edition

As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, I recently went on a weekend getaway to a retreat where there were NO Wi-Fi and NO internet service.

And yes. It is possible - 

- for someone like me who's constantly on my phone, on social media, checking emails, texting, posting pictures (basically, obsessed with my mobile and Wi-Fi and internet) -  

- to disconnect for 36 hours. 

And the results? 

1. Instantly relaxed 

It was so refreshing not to have my mobile constantly beeping and ringing, to not look at my laptop. Basically, the only digital thing I had was my camera for taking pictures and vlogging. And it felt gooooood. 

2. Calmed

I admit, I do get impatient sometimes when people are not doing things as quickly as I am or as quickly as I expect them to. It's because most of us are so used to the fast-paced environment. But just sitting down and listening to the crickets and feeling the wind in my hair - that took me to a whole new level of calm. 

3. Creative

If you don't know/didn't realize, I've been having writer's (or in this case, blogger's) block for about a month now - hence, the lack of blogposts. But when I was chilling by the pool - surrounded by trees and plants, my mind instantly went on a creative spree. That's when I wrote down all my ideas and that's when I decided to do blogtober. 

4. Happier

Something about being in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature - there's just something exciting about that. And I noticed that I felt happier not knowing anything except for knowing how to have fun and have deep, meaningful conversations and relax.  

5. Self-love

How often do you check in with yourself? How often do you ask yourself how you are? My answer, I have no idea when was the last time I actually asked myself "how are you today?". And I just realized how important self-love is. Once you learn how to love yourself, you know what to feed your mind and soul.

I think it's such an important thing to disconnect from the digital world once in a while. EASIER SAID THAN DONE! Trust me. I was feeling frustrated the first few hours, but after that, everything just felt amazing. 

However, I'm gonna be totally honest with you and say this right here right now. A little bit more than 36 hours and I probably couldn't handle it. So, 36 hours is the perfect amount of time :) 

If you have a few minutes to spare, here's the vlog of my fun weekend: 

Short Trip To Krabi

Good evening my lovely readers

I mentioned before in a few of my previous posts that I'll be going to Krabi, Thailand for a short little vacation. 

Well, I just came back from that short trip today. And this is potentially the last trip of my "long" vacation. By this, I mean, my last planned trip (UK - Bali - Kuala Lumpur - Krabi). I'm sure I'll have some impromptu trips coming up but for now, the only trip I have left is a trip back to my hometown. 

I have never been to Krabi before. It was all new to me so I didn't really know what to expect from it. 

The place I went to for 2 nights of relaxation is called Ao Nang, which is in Krabi.

Let me explain it this way: 

1) Krabi is the main town and the capital of Southern Thailand's Krabi Province. It lies in an area of limestone karsts and mangrove forest. 

2) Krabi is also famous for all the small islands surrounding it. Phi Phi island and James Bond island are just a few examples. 

3) Ao Nang is an even smaller town in Krabi and acts as the central point of the coastal province of Krabi. 

So, basically..... a town within a town. Some serious inception going on here (haha). 

I took this short trip with my mum and my brother. A very much needed trip actually. However, in my opinion, another night there would have been ideal. I did thoroughly enjoy my time there. 

The plaza we stayed in was just amazing. I mean, I honestly don't mind waking to this view every morning :) 

For those of you out there who love Thai food or just love trying new food and new cuisines, the food in Krabi will not disappoint you. In fact, I think Pad Thai might actually be my new favourite dish! There are just so many delicious foods to try. And in my honest opinion, you can find the most authentic Thai food at the "Night Market". Some people might not be able to take the heat or just the idea of street food, but it's just the best place to find authenticity. If not, there are always restaurants nearby. Me, being a foodie, tried both of course. My brother and I went to a local Thai restaurant near our plaza the first night we were there. It was really really good. No regrets there, I promise you. 

Papaya Salad

Pad Thai

Mango Sticky Rice from the Night Market

The next day, we bought tickets to go on a longtail boat to visit the islands nearby. Longtail boats are the only form of transportation to visit the other islands near Ao Nang. 

It was probably one of the most amazing things I've ever seen in my life. Not going to lie, I was a bit scared at first because we were obviously going to be in the open sea on a freakin' boat WITHOUT life jackets. However, it was alright once we were out in the sea. The weather was amazing, the sea was calm. 

It's just one of those things that I can't describe in words. I can only put it this way: if you think the pictures in this post look amazing, just imagine the real thing being 10 times nicer. It was absolutely breathtaking. I got to visit Chicken Island, Ko Poda, and Railay Beach.

Karsts and mangrove - exactly what it's known for. Just amazing.

Chicken Island (apparently because of the shape of the karst)

Getting out of the longtail boat was no easy task, let me tell you *unglam*

Ko Poda

Railay Beach - perfect for honeymooners :D 

Under the coconut tree :) 

Perfection

Soft sand, clear skies, crystal blue water, warm weather - PARADISE!

It was definitely an experience to remember!




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