City guide

Phuket, Thailand

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island, a tropical wonderland of soft white-sand beaches, swaying palms, and vibrant Andaman Sea waters. Beyond the lively...

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Guides

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3-day itinerary 3 Days in Phuket: Old Town Color, Andaman Beaches, and Island Sunsets

A detailed 3 days in Phuket itinerary with Phuket Old Town, Kata, Karon, Patong, viewpoints, island tours, beach timing, local food, transport choices, safet

Estimated cost: $360

Personal stories

Journal moments from Phuket

First sunset in Phuket

First sunset in Phuket

Phuket’s first sunset felt like the entire island had gathered at the shoreline, phones and bare feet pointed toward the same glowing horizon. Longtail boats drifted in the shal...

Learning to surf on a soft wave

Learning to surf on a soft wave

The waves at the beach break rolled in like patient teachers, small enough to forgive every awkward stance and late pop-up. Each short ride ended in a splash and a laugh, and by t...

Scooter ride over the hills

Scooter ride over the hills

A scooter ride over Phuket’s hills turned into a slideshow of jungle, sea, and random roadside shrines flashing past in the corner of my eye. Every lookout point seemed to offer...