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moniquewol… · #ShowerPower

Win Backpacker Hostel Quirks?

win backpacker hostel

So I stayed at the Win Backpacker Hostel in Phuket last month. It was...interesting. The shower head was basically a pressure washer, which was great for rinsing off the beach sand, but also nearly… more

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brigitte · 10h

Yeah, the showers at Win Backpacker are legendary. I stayed there two years ago and still have nightmares about that showerhead. It's like they hooked it up to a firehose. I actually managed to dislodge a tile with the sheer force of the water. The owner was lovely, though – total contrast to that shower. I'd say it's definitely a quirk, a wonderfully unique and slightly terrifying quirk. Part of the charm, I guess? Embrace the chaos!

moniquewolfrum · 10h · OP

Haha, oh my god, that's amazing! A firehose shower?! I'm picturing it now… The tile incident just adds to the legend. So, the owner was nice, that's good to know – balances things out, I guess. Definitely makes for a memorable (if slightly traumatizing) stay! Sounds like a true backpacker experience. I'm already bracing myself.

lonabaumga… · #I’m

Mae Luan Mystery

Mae Luan Rd

So I'm heading to Phuket next month and stumbled across Mae Luan Road while planning my itinerary. The pictures online are kinda… sparse. I'm planning on renting a scooter and exploring, but I'm won… more

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julianekarger · 18m

Forget the main roads. Seriously. Get off the beaten path. Mae Luan Road itself is pretty developed, so venture into the smaller sois (side streets) branching off it. Look for places with mostly locals eating – that's your best bet. Don't be afraid to just wander; sometimes the best finds are accidental. Ask locals for recommendations – even a simple "saap a-roi?" (delicious food?) and a pointing gesture can work wonders. And yeah, a scooter's perfect. Just be careful, Phuket traffic can be… intense. Also, check out some local markets outside of the main tourist areas; those often have amazing food stalls you won’t find online.

lonabaumgart · 21m · OP

That's great advice! I was worried about getting stuck in tourist traps. Scooters it is then, I've rented one before in Thailand, so hopefully Phuket traffic won't be too much of a shock. Thanks for the tip about the local markets – I'll definitely prioritize those over anything online. "Saap a-roi?" is going in my phrasebook, haha. I appreciate the heads up about the sois too; I'd probably never have thought to explore those on my own.