A travel writer’s guide to the world’s most interesting places
Where: Koh Samui, Thailand Why: Thailand is pretty much to Australians what Spain to Brits, meaning, it’s where we all go on holiday. It’s cheap, it’s close, it’s fun, got great food, good weather, lovely beaches and for me, it’s the perfect stop-over destination on the 24-hour hell-flight home to London from Sydney. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve been to Thailand in my life, but I’d say more than 25… And in recent years, I’ve always ended up in Koh Samui.
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Where: Tenface Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand Why: From the outside, you’d never guess this was one of Bangkok’s newest and hippest hotels. Confusingly, the signage on the building says ‘serviced apartments’, but this is very much a perfect example of the wave of cool boutique hotels springing up around the city.
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Where: Sala Khaoyai Resort, Wangkata, Nakorn Ratchasima, Thailand Why: If you’re looking for an alternative to the typical Thai beach experience, Sala Khaoyai ticks a lot of boxes. Set on top of a hill overlooking a green, mountainous part of Thailand known as ‘Thai Tuscany’, Sala is a tiny, five-star, modern-luxe boutique resort located in the gorgeous Khao Yai region just two hours north of Bangkok. The area is possibly Thailand’s best-kept secret,
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Just landed in the craziness that is Bangkok? Here are five things to do that will possibly add to the madness… in a good way.
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Where: Muthi Maya Khao Yai, Pakchong, Nakorn Ratchasima, Thailand Why: Nestled at the foot of Thailand’s world-heritage-listed Khao Yai National Park is the five-star Muthi Maya resort, not that you’d know it was there… This huddle of 64 villas – set in a mini-neighbourhood along frangipani-lined streets of secluded luxury – is so off the map there’s not even signage on the main road.
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Where: Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa, Pakchong, Thailand Why: Thailand has more to offer than just white sandy beaches and if you’re looking for a chill holiday that’s as cool as summer’s breeze, Kirimaya in the centre of Thailand might just be for you. As you drive through the litter-strewn debris and chaos of neighbouring village Pakchong, the five-star Kirimaya resort, hidden secretly in the foothills of the UNESCO world heritage Khao Yai National Park, couldn’t be a more tranquil antidote.
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