Let’s get pancakes!

His hands fly over the surface of his small food stall, moving quicker than a viper going in for the kill, flattening the ball of pancake dough within seconds, preparing the oil on the pan and toppings/fillings for the pancakes. With three orders of three different pancakes, we were looking for a seat thinking it…

Dancing with Fire in Koh Tao

The crowds’ eyes are fixed. All mesmerised by the fire being mouldered skilfully by the performers. Two young boys, one 11 and the other not more than 13 years old are already masters at the art of performance and how to work the fire to their advantage. With ease, they play together creating a flawless masterpiece…

Learn how to live simply at AJP

Arriving early in Koh Tao with no accommodation booked, it is always ambiguous where you are going to end up. Meeting up with a friend who had been staying on the island a few weeks to complete dive courses, I knew I had an advantage. So confident I would find somewhere I even went to…

How to get to Koh Tao from Bangkok

“What are you still doing here? You’re late. You supposed to be there.” This was how my journey to Koh Tao began. I booked the service through NapPark Hostel who recommend Lomprayah to get to Koh Tao which costs 1100 baht each way at time of travel. The hostel had advised me that check in…

NapPark: sometime’s it’s nice to flashpack

Alighting from my plane in BKK airport I walked with confidence. NapPark Hostel had provided me with perfect instructions on how to get there and how much it would cost. The hostel had even kindly included directions for taxi drivers in Thai to ensure there was no confusion as to where they needed to drop me off. With…

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