Mercure Patong

... for the opportunity to continue their journey. The Jai yen spirit is evident despite some 800kms from Grung Thep. As we arrive at Patong beach area, the scenery changes from the vast lands to one that is cramped up. Every inch of land was being utilized ...

... , lesser shops. Well managed to find a cheaper taxi service then what the others would quote me nearer to Jungceylon or Mercure hotel. Without a thought, I went ahead to book for the service. The lady serving me was friendly, despite giving a cheaper ...

This Day started with some official businesses..... included in the visit was a lunch at this place called Cape Panwa. Nice place!! The restaurant was facing the sea with horizon stretching to what seemed like the end of the world. The clear sky, good ...

After breakfast went to walk around at Patong beach, never really been on that beach in the day so I figured it might be a good time to see the beach, at the same time digest the heavy breakfast that I had. As i was walking along the beach front, the ...

... where you wanted to go. Well later then find a tuk-tuk, not long after I found myself sitting in a starbucks café by patong beach continuing my blog entry. The place was quiet at first, but as every farangs woke up from their tours or partying the ...

... was ok, but pretty hot. Smelling petrol on flight was also a bit disconcerting 5 pm - after hour taxi ride, arrived at patong beach. Hotel is awesome, yet still has the window in the bathroom.!!! Evening - went to night markets after having maccas for ...

... , even Thai Boxing.   Back on the main island, Patong Beach is great for shopping and relaxation. I stayed at the Mercure Hotel, which was in walking distance of shops, beach, restaurants & bars, but if you are after a ...

Okay bloggers, I understand Aidan stepped up to the plate and thoughtfully contributed new material to the blog so I hope you're all grateful! I just added some photos to his masterpiece so enjoy at your leisure... The word leisure is quite appropriate ...

Hey so we've landed in Phuket and in such style.  Eoin picked out the deal of a lifetime with the hotel we're staying in.  We thought it would be nice but it's a proper 5 star resort, and we're only paying 25 quid a night, less than half ...

SHE SAID: And the journey continues. We're now in Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, and probably the most touristy one as well.  Last summer I stayed on the island of Koh Samui so now I can check off another Thailand island.  We arrived ...