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02 Mar, 2009

Kan Eang @ Pier

Posted by: admin In: Restaurant and Bar

Being an island and all, Phuket has so many restaurants on the seaside. And Kan Eang @ Pier is my favorite.

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Set right on Chalong Pier, the restaurant serves the best seafood in a fabulous atmosphere with grand view during the day and lighting in the night. You can enjoy your meal anytime of the day. Seafood is fresh and tasty. Not an inexpensive place to eat but I can tell you that you won’t be disappointed. I just heard that they just opened the new coffee shop. Haven’t tried their coffee yet. But surely I will do so soon.

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You can check out their website here

I’m so sorry if you cannot see the beauty of the view offering. Blame my little camera!!! or blame me. T_T But after all, you gotta go watch it and eat there yourself. If you think you can take better shot, leave one for me. :D

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04 Feb, 2009

La Salsa

Posted by: admin In: Restaurant and Bar

I’ve been thinking of writing about La Salsa for weeks, but it’s just today that I get myself up for it. :D

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I’ve been a loyalty guest of La Salsa since I found that they have wooden dance floor which any dancer can enjoy their time. This place is wicked with pictures of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara on the wall. People said it looks like an oversized train carriage. I just knew the other day that a friend of mine from Ecuador is the one who’s in charge of the bar’s decoration. And if you want my comment, I’d like to say it’s chic and very cool to hang out and of course, dance! And there’s nothing to do with the fact that the founder is my friend.

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In May 2005, Ricky Martin came to Phuket to aid Tsunami orphans as part of his Ricky Martin Foundation’s People For Children project. After long day of working, He wanted to hang out to somewhere ‘LATIN’ and he chose La Salsa.

You might find yourself pursuing your inner passion in this lively bar as well.

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The bar is located next to front parking of Impiana Hotel, just up the road from 3 Spices in Patong. You can fresh up your night with a variety of tapas and cocktails which are well made even though some time I find the portion of each spirit in the drink isn’t right.

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02 Feb, 2009

The Old Phuket Town Festival

Posted by: admin In: Event

The Old Phuket Town Festival has been brought back once again this year after taking a year break in 2008. This year, The Old Phuket Town Festival is held in old town area of Thalang Road, Krabi Road and Soi Rommanee with the cooperation between Tourism Authority of Thailand and The Office of Phuket City between January 31st – February 2nd.

Phuket Museum

China Inn

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I had a chance wander around the festival yesterday evening. There’re spectacular shows reflection long time relationships between Phuket and China. Chinese Cultural Performances are brought from 7 provinces in China including Yiantai which is Phuket’s Sister City. I didn’t know that our Phuket has a sister city and I didn’t know where Yantai is, except of course, in China. But I did have an assistant called WIKIPEDIA. After searching about Yantai in the website, this is what I found. “Located on the southern coast of the Bohai Sea and the eastern coast of the Laizhou Bay, Yantai borders the cities of Qingdao and Weihai to the southwest and east respectively” I still have no idea about it since I’ve never been to China. But if you are luckier than me just let me know by drop me a comment. As far as I can see, this Yantai is not a big deal. She has nothing to compare with our Phuket. See the difference? Feel free to drop me a slap-on-my-face comment as well.

In the festival, you can explore the majestic Sino-Portuguese architecture. I could see that those old buildings are very beautiful during the night time under spotlights. You can also enjoy exotic local delicacies and traditional sweets.

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food in the festival

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The road in old Phuket town areas were closed to traffic in the evening. So the participants can enjoy colorful street processions, vibrant celebrations, local culture, history and food. It’s the last day today. Everyone should go. You just can’t miss it. And the best part is it’s totally free.

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Yes, it's paradise!

Phuket is gradually escalated to become one of the top resort destinations in Asia offering you from "sea, sand, sun" to variety of greatest experience and lifestyle. The island recently chosen to be one of the world's 44 "most compelling destinations" to visit in 2009 by New York Times. Yes it's paradise! Whether you're planning for your first visit or you have visited us and want to come back for more, we hope this blog is more or less useful. Feel free to leave us a comment.

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I've been to 35 cities in 12 countries
Juanita is an explorer that:
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