Patong Beach, Phuket’s untouchable No matter how good a deal they get and no matter how charming or stunning the hotel is, Patong is rarely an option among the travel agencies I have...
Category - Beachtime Stories
…anecdotes, memories, and accounts from travel experiences and beachlife.
Tina the Tout – the person behind a beach seller
Have you ever gone to the beach and encountered beach sellers, trying out every trick in the book to make you buy things you may or may not want? Everyday Tina walks up and down Benaulim...
Beach Dogs: The Salty Dogs of Goa
Can you imagine being a beach dog? We are surrounded by happy vacationing humans and we are free to roam around the area with your salty friends chasing crabs and waves. When the sun gets...
Your Thai Smiles and Wai’s might very well be Burmese
How often do you hear friends and acquaintances come back from a Thai holiday praising the iconic Thai Smile? It is quite common for tourists to praise Thai hospitality, the Thai smile, and...
Beach Expenses: The Daily Cost of Beaching in Thailand
How much does it cost to stay at the beach? Are you wondering how much money you might spend per day on a beach holiday in Thailand? We decided to plot down our beach expenses during a...
Wai Chaek, Koh Chang’s Robinson Crusoe Beach
Our Wai Chaek expedition turned out to be something special. The evening before, we had spotted a long yellow strip on our Koh Chang map on the very south of the island. On the map it said...
Pigs in Paradise: The Swimming Pigs of Exuma
If your day is a little gray, if you need some inspiration, if you are not sure you can do it… Then just remind yourself that even pigs can swim! This is the preview of the amazing...
The Samui Tattoo – no it isn’t ink
has become common to get a tattoo while traveling in South-East Asia. Prices are low, quality and artistry are mostly good. And then it’s kind of cool to have something printed on you...
Repulse Bay and the Beach Selfie Tours
You might know Hong Kong as the mother of Bruce Lee, and as one of the most densely populated areas in the world. But did you also know that Hong Kong has beautiful natural spots and...