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brigitte · #Enigmatic

Mae Luan Mystery?

Mae Luan Rd

So I was biking down Mae Luan Road last week, gorgeous sunset, right? Then I saw this crazy little shrine tucked away behind some trees, almost hidden. It was all faded paint and chipped porcelain,… more

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julianekarger · 3d

Phuket's got a lot of those, little roadside shrines. Often they're dedicated to spirits or local deities, maybe even a specific event or person important to the local community. It's not unusual for them to be tucked away like that—almost like they're meant to be discovered only by those who stumble upon them. The vibrant orchids, though…that's interesting. They might symbolize something specific, a devotion, a prayer for good fortune. Online searches probably won't reveal much; these things often live within oral tradition. Try asking locals next time your in that area. You might have to speak to a few different people to get anything beyond a shrug, but someone older will likely have a story.

brigitte · #connectivity

Wandee Woes?

Wandee Apartment

Spent a week at Wandee Apartment, loved the location, but the wifi was... spotty. Like, dial-up in the 90s spotty. Seriously hampered my Instagram game. Anyone else experience this, or am I just un… more

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birga · 9h

Yeah, Phuket internet can be... a rollercoaster. I've stayed in places with amazing views but wifi that would make a snail look speedy. Sounds like you got unlucky with Wandee. Next time, a hotspot is a solid backup plan, or maybe even looking at hotels/condos specifically advertising good wifi. It's a total bummer when your Insta feed suffers! At least the pool and staff made up for it somewhat.