June 20, 2009
The Local Side of Thai Life–with a Little Luxury Added
journeypod continues to jet-set all over Southern Thailand to explore the more laid-back area of Krabi. A trip to the touristy town of Ao Nang brings back memories of Nha Trang, Vietnam. (Visit our archives from June 2008 to listen to our podcast shows from Vietnam)
This small beach-side town is loaded with shopping, restaurants, bars, and clubs. The best “local” dessert is mango sticky rice, or kao neaw ma mung. It’s delicious and fattening! And try the Pad Thai at Ao Nang Cuisine.
For a more authentic and local feel, drive about 30 minutes outside of Ao Nang to Krabi Town. At the main intersection of town you will be greeted by a most unusual landmark–cavemen holding up the traffic signals. If you’re hungry, don’t fret…this is, after all, a small Thai town. Day markets, night markets, roadside stalls, noodle shops - it’s all here. And it doesn’t require much effort to find.
When you’re ready to check-in to sleep off the jet-lag or the one too many Singha beers, journeyPod recommends Rayavadee. Rayavadee, meaning “Island of the Princess” is fit for a princess! It is a luxurious resort at the tip of the Krabi peninsula.
Let’s take a listen as Brian Harries from Rayavadee talks to journeyPod.com and then we’ll get pumped up with the upbeat sounds of AX and their song “Thai Massage.”
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