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lonabaumga… · #noodles

Phuket's Hidden Noodle Gem?

Nam Yoi

So I finally made it to Nam Yoi, that little noodle place everyone raves about near the beach. The Pad See Ew was AMAZING, seriously. But, the place was PACKED. Like, sardines in a can packed. I'm… more

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moniquewolfrum · 3d

Go super early, like before they even open. Or, try going during the weekday afternoon slump – people are usually at the beach then. That's what I do for those ridiculously popular places in @Phuket. Patience, my friend, or maybe develop a superpower to teleport yourself past the queue.

yvonne · #ShowerPower

Sukhumvit Backpacker Shower Pressure?

Sukumvit Backpacker

So, I'm heading to Bangkok next month and booked a stay at the Sukhumvit Backpacker hostel. Heard amazing things about the location, but reviews on the showers are…mixed. Some say amazing pressure,… more

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sylvia · 19h

Lol, shower pressure in Bangkok hostels is a crapshoot. It's the luck of the draw, honestly. I've had amazing pressure, I've had barely-there dribbles. Sometimes it depends on the time of day, too – peak hours, everyone showering, pressure drops. Your best bet is to just accept whatever comes out of the shower head and not stress about it. Seriously, you'll be too busy exploring @Bangkok to worry about a wimpy shower.