Anantara Bophut Resort and Spa – or Monkey retreat
IT’S late by the time I arrive at the Anantara Bophut Resort and Spa on the island of Koh Samui. My driver manoeuvres the car down a narrow driveway of ancient timber sleepers. The lane is lined with lush vegetation and what seems like hundreds …
No shoes, No shirt, No problem on Koh Phangan
FOR three days every month Thailand’s Koh Phangan is party central. The island is home to the infamous Full Moon Festival. It is epic event that attracts 40,000 music lovers from throughout Asia to soak up the sun, vibes and alcohol. I arrived during the …
Pick the lady-boy! It’s not as easy as you think
WE made two trips to Patong. The first was for shopping (there’s still bargains to be had). The other was to take in the fun of the Simon Cabaret — a lady-boy show. The Simon Cabaret has been stunning, and delighting, people since opening in …