Our trip to Thailand was truly unforgettable. Good friends, a continual flow of singas and cocktails and one of the most moving weddings you could imagine.

It’s not often that you get to spend a big chunk of time with a group of friends and the novelty of this was not lost on us. The romantic setting of Phuket, the gentle natured Thai people, the morish Thai food, the criminally cheap massages and the unbelievable shopping all coupled with a week of talking rubbish to old and new friends – it just worked.

Patong beach is a great base to explore and experience Thailand. Patong doesn’t hide from the fact that it’s a bit dirty, a bit seedy and just waiting for predictable tourists to pull out their wallets. Fortunately we were all very happy to oblige. It’s important to quickly get over the guilty feeling of ripping off the locals when shopping, as equally, they will take as much money from you as they possibly can. (And they will have a good hard crack at it – full credit to them!) A trip to Phi Phi island gaves us a glimpse into the heart of Thailand; despite being a well worn tourist trail. After discovering the simplistic beauty of the island we resolved to go back and spend some money to help the struggling community along (following the Tsunami).

The highlight of the trip was without doubt Sash and Tiff’s wedding. A breathtaking backdrop, touching ceremoney and emotion that was almost palpable, moved even the toughest of cynics. Incredible food, heartfelt speeches and some serious dance floor carving rounded out a day that will stay with all of us forever.

Thank you Sash and Tiff for letting us be a part of such an incredible milestone!!

Thailand top tips:

1. Singa never tastes better than when you’re on holidays
2. A fake watch is exactly that, anything else is a bonus
3. A wedding overseas is so much more than just one amazing day
4. There’s nothing wrong with having chili on every meal
5. Beware of the 6 year old husslers; they’re cute but ruthless
6. The only time it’s ok to pee on your hand is after a sea urchin sting
7. Jimmy will hold your sick bag if you get sea sick
8. Tuk tuk’s finish service at 1am. Start walking after this time…
9. Some of the world’s best sales people are in Thai backstreet markets
10. When you see the same item you just purchased elsewhere, don’t ask how much it costs. No one likes post-purchase disappointment.

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