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The quiet moments, the wild ones, and everything in between. This is where stories get personal — reflections, journals, and the spark behind the journey.
“Some days start with broken pipes and end with borrowed whiskey.” Shirts, Sleeplessness, and the Not-So-Glorious Start They say the best journeys start with excitement. Mine started with a plumbing disaster, a new shirt, and the brutal realization that air conditioning isn’t a basic human …
Follow the wild first day of our Phang Nga road trip — busted plumbing, beachside BBQ, and karaoke mayhem. Thailand never goes as planned — in the best way.
🌊 Life of a Farang in Thailand: The Day That Didn’t Happen “Some days are written in sweat and street food. Others are written in tissues and tea.” This is Part 6 in the Life of a Farang in Thailand series — the one where …
🌊 Life of a Farang in Thailand: Sausage Toe, Seafood Plans & Laundry Karma “Some days you conquer the world. Some days the clothes rack does.” This is Part 5 in the Life of a Farang in Thailand series — where a swollen toe, seafood …
🌊 Life of a Farang in Thailand: The Cat, the Tap, and the Doughnut That Saved the Day “Just a normal day… by Thai standards.” This is Part 4 in the Life of a Farang in Thailand series — the Songkran hangover continues, and now …
🌊 Life of a Farang in Thailand: Too Late for Foam, Right on Time for Madness “Songkran Spoiler: I brought my keys this time.” This is Part 3 in the Life of a Farang in Thailand series — and yes, my toe still isn’t speaking …
🌊 Life of a Farang in Thailand – Baptized by Songkran “You can feel it in the air before you even open your eyes. That charged buzz. That humid, sticky sense of mischief. Songkran has arrived.” This is Part 2 in the Life of a …
🎉 Songkran 2025 in Phuket: Where to Splash, Celebrate & Soak It All In 💦 It’s that time of year again — when the sun is blazing, the smiles are wide, and the water fights? Oh, they’re legendary. Welcome to Songkran 2025 in Phuket, where …
Clouds, Chaos & Cliffside Cocktails “We arrived hungry, sun-chased, and in search of something with a view — and ended up on a cliff dodging a storm.” This is Part 1 in the Farang in Thailand series — where it all began. The day started …
🌊 Life of a Farang in Thailand One Man’s Journal from Patong Beach Author: David Hibbins Location: Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand Started: April 2025 Updated: 17 April 2025 🪷 About This Journal After years of working too hard, losing too many weekends, and surviving a …