T-spotter: Thailand With Love

Thailand is a world famous tourist destination. That's a fact!
A country well-known for a wide range of attractions wether you are looking for a relaxed vacation at the beach or searching the more adventurous experiences (watersports, hiking, climbing etc.).
This was my third time to The Country of Smiles and in this blog post I want to show you the Mid-southern Thailand from all the aspects that I love (food blog post will come separately of course): the white sand beaches and the crystal clear waters, the experience to do hitchhiking, to trek through stunning nature spots, to love your girlfriend 24/7 - simply an inspiration on: how to enjoy & relax while exploring the unknown pleasures of Thailand and it's smiling natives. It's Thailand With Love!

Preparing for Thailand...
Where: In the subway from Singapore Down Town towards the airport

Wake boarding is hard work for a beginner
Where: Phuket Wake Park, near Patong, Phuket, Thailand
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My woman is hopeful... But it ceased immediately...
Where: Phuket Wake Park, near Patong, Phuket, Thailand
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Refreshment! - a young, cold coconut is the maximal enjoyment when it comes to snacks to find on this planet
Where: in a restaurant overlooking ocean and mountains, north-east Phuket, Thailand

The sunburned girl on who the sun always shines
Where: in the same restaurant I wrote about in the above caption, Phuket, Thailand

Siesta, Thailand style...
Where: in the same restaurant I wrote about in the two above captions - not overlooking the mountains any more though
Phuket, Thailand

Talking to mr. Wong, a thai guy very curious on our life back in Denmark. So are we - interested in his life in Thailand. That's a great way to start sharing perspectives on life
Where: Phromthep Cape, Rawai, Phuket, Thailand

Thai massage is not an overestimated hobby. By far the most relaxing hours on this trip.
One hour massage: € 5,-
Where: anywhere in Thailand

Just finished a brilliant meal - now talking to an old seaman and his companion: a parrot
Where: not anywhere in Thailand. Near the ocean you should have the best opportunities to meet this kind of guy

It's important to me to stay fit. Luckily my GF feels the same way. Here we are playing some tennis with ocean view. HOT
Where: Centara Grand Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand

Black & white - hot & cold
Where: in a hotel room, Phuket, Thailand

She is not angry. At all. She just looks sophisticated - I think
Where: in the pool, Hotel Chaba (which I highly recommend, not pricy, great rooms, close to the beach, beautiful breakfast and friendly staff), Kata beach, Phuket, Thailand

Reading a fun book about being confused on life. Short summary: the main character, Doppler, ends up in the swedish forests in his search for freedom after leaving his wife behind. He meets an old dancing woman high on pot, a scout who wants to learn Doppler how to do bird watching and of cause lots of scenes with the sweet moose, his best friend and soulmate for the rest of his life. And for the scandinavians: Look forward to find out wether Norway or Sweden has the most to offer...
Author: Erlend Loe, Norway. Ttitle: Volvo Lastvagnar
Where: Thailand

Cheers and kisses. Can you ask for more? BEAUTY!
Where: lets see... In the same restaurant where I red the book described in the above caption, Phuket, Thailand

Do I look proud?
Where: on top of a mountain, on top of life - at least it feels so in this moment, Thailand

Drinking 40 C degrees water while driving a scooter
Where: along a main road, Phuket, Thailand

Enjoying the sun while my glasses are dancing
Where: somewhere in the ocean, somewhere in The Andaman Sea, Thailand

The second before lips come together in a KISS
Where: somewhere in the ocean, somewhere in The Andaman Sea as well, Thailand

Leaving the boat to enter an island. Addicting. Very addicting
Where: somewhere near the ocean, somewhere very near The Andaman Sea, again, Phuket, Thailand

Heading for a swim

Returning from a swim. Wet but not cold. That's Thailand. I like my life from this point of view. A lot!
Where: sitting in a beach chair with a coconut and with my feet covered in sand, Thailand

From behind-CAM
Where: in the middle of a real dream, Thailand

The last sunset. In this place. For now.
Where: Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand

HITCHHIKING THAILAND

- Phuket to Bangkok

The first lift: a retired navi soldier who bought us young mangoes and who lost his infant to the violent tsunami that stroke Thailand back in 2004.
Where: Khao Lak, Thailand

Homemade drum kit. Typical thai!
Where: somewhere between Khao Lak and Bangkok, Thailand

I believe... This is the strongest woman in Thailand
Where: in the back of a pick-up somewhere between Khao Lak and Bangkok, Thailand

Our driver
Where: in front of the back of a pick-up somewhere between Khao Lak and Bangkok, Thailand

Luckily this lift offered a roof... Rain under tropical skies is not for fun!
Where: somewhere between Khao Lak and Bangkok, Thailand

Private bus. Not bad. Peace!
Where: somewhere between Khao Lak and Bangkok, Thailand

Looking for shrimps with another driver
Where: somewhere between Khao Lak and Bangkok, Thailand

And this guy paid this room for us as he thought hitchhikers are poor people. Thanks, but we're not, we are curious people
Where: somewhere between Khao Lak and Bangkok, Thailand