Comments on: Phuket, Thailand Adventure Travel Guide https://xpatmatt.com/phuket-thailand-adventure-travel-guide/ Canadian outdoors and adventure travel writer and photographer Matt Gibson Wed, 16 Sep 2015 06:46:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 By: Thailand Hiking and Climbing https://xpatmatt.com/phuket-thailand-adventure-travel-guide/#comment-662410 Fri, 01 May 2015 11:52:46 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=3728#comment-662410 […] destination taking photos of temples and markets, while others tend toward the exciting mix of outdoor adventures available in the country’s mountains, rivers, and oceans such as Thailand hiking and […]

]]> By: Nairobi National Park Day Tours Trips https://xpatmatt.com/phuket-thailand-adventure-travel-guide/#comment-141034 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 10:05:14 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=3728#comment-141034 I didnt know there is rock climbing for all levels in Phuket, Thailand.

Great showcase of the phuket tourist destination.

]]> By: Matt Gibson https://xpatmatt.com/phuket-thailand-adventure-travel-guide/#comment-31806 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:53:07 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=3728#comment-31806 In reply to Nomadic Samuel.

I agree. Being touristy doesn’t necessarily make a place less fun. Keeping an open mind is important. Tourism, whether we like it or not, is transforming cultures and becoming a part of local culture.

And tourist traps are also usually popular for good reason. They’re usually stunningly beautiful.

]]> By: Nomadic Samuel https://xpatmatt.com/phuket-thailand-adventure-travel-guide/#comment-31758 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:41:08 +0000 http://www.matt-gibson.org/?p=3728#comment-31758 Matt, I found Phuket has/had more charms than most are willing to admit. Often slammed for its ‘touristy’ label it wears proudly, I quite enjoyed staying Phuket Town and exploring the beaches & surrounding islands on day trips.

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