Best of Phuket 1: yesterday once more with a friend

A trip with my good buddy back in January 2010 and it was my first trip to this superb island. To beach lovers, it is a must destination in your list. Places to stay is not a problem in Phuket as there are thousands of choices for you to choose from. From budget stay to a 5 stars luxurious beach villa. It is just a click or phone call away from your dream vacation. For us, we just searched and emailed. We wanted our vacation this time like backpackers style.

 
Once settled with the place to stay now we move on to the mouth watering part: the food! The food is superlicious! if you guys enjoy Thai food, you will love it together with its fresh seafood. I was told that Phuket people love hot and spicy food, they love chillies a lot in their food but no worries, you just need to inform the waiter if you want your food to be less spicy or extra spicy.For Muslim explorers, there are many halal restaurants around Phuket especially the mosque area. Quite a number of good Thai Muslim Restaurants here. One by the name Kesuma Seafood even serves Teh Tarik. Nice one! and not to forget the Arabs, the Pakistanis also have restaurants here in Phuket. If you are lost, then you should ask the taxi or tuk tuk drivers to bring you to halal restaurants. You will be extremely lucky if you can get Muslim drivers, surely they will assist. 

The arrival: The dinner

A Muslim friend burger stall

Lunch on the 2nd day

 

Grill Chicken in front of Phuket Mosque

 

Seafood at one of the local restaurant

 

 

Lunch during Island tour

 

Dinner at Kesuma Seafood

 

Fried rice in the Arabs Cafe

The islands around Phuket are extremely gorgeous. A trip to Phuket is not complete if you don't visit the islands, its crystal clear water and beautiful beaches. To name a few, Phi Phi Island is where The Beach was filmed starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Bond Island, surely the location for one of James Bond movies. Another thing that I want to promote is snorkeling is a must and to scuba divers, this is another great destination to explore.

Night life is another aspect of what makes people from all around the world come to Phuket. Bangra Road has its own unique attraction, bars, massage parlors and street bazaars are all over Patong area and Phuket town. What you need to do is just ask for any tuk tuk drivers to bring you anywhere you want. Don't forget to ask for discount. Lesser is better. Why tuk tuk?? because it is the best way to explore Phuket! another thing, like any other places, you can also rent cars, jeeps, motorcycles and bicycles. Happy exploring!