Doing Life Differently - Southern Experience TOUR- November 2026

The Doing Life Differently – Southern Experience Tour is a bespoke, relaxed, small-group adventure filled with culture, connection, and incredible food — with plenty of room for those spontaneous moments that make travel truly special. 

Sharing my local knowledge, genuine love for Thailand, I’ll introduce you to warm-hearted locals who I write about in my book Doing Life Differently in Thailand. For those who’ve read it, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped right into its pages.

We begin in Phuket — alive with energy and colour! A private poolside dinner will welcome you to Thailand— relaxed, full of food, and sprinkled with a little surprise to set the tone for the days ahead.

 I will be your host and with you throughout the tour. When we’re out and about if I see something interesting, you can expect that we will go exploring. Mixing it up with these spontaneous moments will make this tour fun. Local guides will be used for the tours.

There’s a combination of unique and interesting adventures, time for relaxation and of course beach and shopping time. We visit some tourist hot spots like Phuket Old Town and Wat Chalong but there will be times where we might be the only foreigners around.  

Of course, I’m excited to introduce you to the local food and you’ll learn to cook Thai-style. Expect to visit many of the places I loved to eat at, they’re not fancy but gosh the food is good. The back streets, laneways and local markets are where you find the best food so that’s where we will be.

You’ll become familiar with sticky rice and mango early on, and I will be listening out for the distinct sound of the bell that the local homemade coconut ice cream seller rings! 

 Exploring Phuket Old Town, Kata, Karon and my old stomping ground, Khoktanode Road will give you a fantastic insight into not only the history of this island but the beautiful beaches that Phuket is renowned for. 

We will visit local Buddhist temples and you have the opportunity to participate in Buddhist rituals if you wish.

You can test your haggling skills at the markets or with street vendors if something catches your eye.

The magnificent Phang Nga Bay where the limestone cliffs jut out from the emerald tropical waters and provide a breathtaking sight is part of the tour. Kayaking into sunlit hidden lagoons makes for an unforgettable day.

On day 6 we leave the hustle of Phuket behind and head north to Khao Lak. Experiencing the Thai countryside, you will see plantations full of pineapples, rubber trees, coconut palms and durian trees. Small villages are dotted along the way, you’ll be humbled at just how simply some Thai people live.

Some very special time with elephants is sure to be one of the highlight of your Khao Lak stay. 

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