I had just spent four long days bedridden from a (bad) stomach bug in Bangkok. I almost thought my body caught a parasite and I was eating nothing but dry toast and ice cubes my first few days in Thailand. Dan, my husband, stayed by me through my whole recovery. Except the day he spent at a toy museum to get a selfie with Homer Simpson. We needed a well-deserved weekend away from the chaotic city that Bangkok can be. We would miss our beloved Thai food on Soi 29 which our friend Ian introduced us to, but Bangkok was not treating us well and we needed a change.
Southwest near the Andaman coast is the resort town of Ao Nang, Krabi. For two tranquil nights, we lazed around on sandy beach, and by limestone cliffs, completely disconnected from work and the world. We got back to the basic.
I mean really basic.
We’re not luxury people by any means. We’re happy with the little things. We stayed in a teeny tiny bamboo hut at the Baan Suan Resort. We shared a thin mattress on the floor, cold showers in the morning, one clothesline, and a tiny electric bulb. And maybe a few ants crawling here and there too.
We felt remote, minimalist and simple. I’ve learned about myself over the years, that this is how I feel most relaxed. Going back to the basics reminds me how grateful I am, of my time travelling, of what I have, that my body can be healthy again. It reminds me that shutting down the gear and getting off the grid from time to time to recharge is important.
We also couldn’t get enough of these cliffs and this view!
Where to Stay in Krabi:
Ao Nang Baan Suan Resort
Budget: $17/night which we booked on Airbnb. You can use my Airbnb referral code to get a discount on your next trip or book on Booking.com.
Beach Access: Free shuttle to/from Ao Nang beach
Wifi: Yes, but only at reception
Verandah Hotel
Budget: about $50-70/night depending on the season. Book on Booking.com
Beach Access: 5 minutes walk.
Breakfast: Free and it’s absolutely delicious. Made-to-order omelettes, waffles or pancakes, fresh fruit and juices.
Wifi: Excellent
Soontreeya Lanta
Budget: about $32/night depending on the season. Book on Booking.com
Beach Access: 100 metres to Long Beach, Koh Lanta
Other inclusions: Wifi and Breakfast
How to Get Around:
For booking transfers by train, bus, or ferry I recommend 12Go Asia. It’s a great go-to site for planning how to get from point A to point B in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
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isha ratra says
Nice blog i am also want to visit thailand i hope it will help me
Evan Kristine says
Staying in this place in Thailand while sleeping in a bamboo hut is such a very nice way to meditate, be totally disconnected from the busy world, and finaly, relax. Really loving that Krabi’s backdrop and the limestone cliffs, it is so lovely plus that pristine beach.
james says
i Had visited there in last year very nice place is this and your post Makes me Happy for that moment i Had enjoyed there
Diego Johnson says
Amazing post.Thailand is a beautiful place to visit.Living in bamboo huts are the different experience to gain and enjoyable also.Thanks for the post.Keep sharing.
Cristina says
We’re currently back in Thailand and found some fun huts with real beds and a little more comfort than we previously had. They really are a unique alternative to the “picture perfect” hotel.
Marisa says
Hi! I’m willing to go to Thailand but I’m afraid of food poisoning. How did you get your stomach bug?
Cristina says
I’m afraid it must have been something I ate 🙁 Even though it wasn’t fun being so sick and bedridden, I would still go back to Thailand. It taught me to be more cautious and give my body time to get used to the culture change.