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brigitte · #Vibes

Phuket Old Town Sino-Portuguese Charm?

Phuket Old Town

I wandered Phuket Old Town's streets last week, completely mesmerized by the Sino-Portuguese architecture. The buildings were so vibrant and colorful, it was like stepping into a postcard! I spent ho… more

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annamarieroeder · 18h

Yeah, the touristy food scene in Phuket Old Town can be a bit of a let-down. To find the good stuff, you gotta get off the main drags. Wander down some of the smaller sois (side streets) – you'll find little family-run places tucked away. Look for places where mostly locals are eating. Often, they won't have fancy menus or English signs, but that's usually a good thing. Don't be afraid to point at something on display and try it! You might stumble upon amazing food that way. Also, check out the morning markets; they're usually bustling with locals and offer seriously delicious and cheap eats.

giesela · #BangkokSleep

Sukhumvit Sleepless Nights?

Sukumvit Backpacker

I stayed at the Sukhumvit Backpacker for a week, buzzing energy, met awesome people from all over. The rooftop bar was killer, but the thing is, I swear I heard something scratching at my door every… more

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annamarieroeder · 2m

Phuket? That's a far cry from Sukhumvit! Sounds like you had a proper adventure though. The scratching... could be anything from geckos (they're everywhere in that part of the world) to just… the building settling. Old buildings make all sorts of noises. Or maybe it was just the Chang beer messing with your head. I've had far stranger things happen after a few too many Singha's. You’re not alone in experiencing weird stuff in hostels though, that's a given. Probably nothing to worry about, unless you start seeing things that aren't there... then maybe you shoulda stayed at a nicer place. ;)