Monthly Archives: February 2011

How to say a few words and avoid some cultural faux pas.

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Lesley Durston

How to say a few words and avoid some cultural faux pas. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Your holiday on Koh Samui island will be so much more rewarding and fun (sanuk) if you can say a … Continue reading →

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Koh Samui – Popular as ever

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Lesley Durston

According to travel writer Naomi Lindt,  Koh Samui ranked number 3 in the New York Times 2011 list of must places to visit A toned-down version of Phuket, heavy on wellness and food. As Thailand’s third-largest island, Koh Samui isn’t … Continue reading →

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Why not a stopover en route?

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Lesley Durston

The only thing that make life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty; not knowing what comes next. (Ursula K LeGuin) Not sure I totally agree with that ‘intolerable uncertainty’, but some level of surprise is good!  So now you’ve decided to … Continue reading →

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Thai Green Curry Recipe

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Lesley Durston

If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. (J R R Tolkein) You’ve done Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and a few other places in between.  … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Samui Island Villas blog

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Lesley Durston

Travel is only glamorous in retrospect. (Paul Theroux) Now!  Let’s all prove him wrong! Welcome to Samui Island Villas blog. Travel is enlightening, mind-expanding, astonishing – and one of the very few pleasures of life most of us can now … Continue reading →

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