my week in Phuket: tourist mode vs vacation mode (& finding what felt right)

Опубликовано: 15 Май 2026
на канале: Thai Guider
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Hi my Thai Guiders, welcome to the channel!
So... I spent 9 days in Phuket with BIG plans to show you all the beach clubs, nightlife, and everything everyone talks about when they visit. But life had other plans for me. I got sick and ended up staying in my hotel for 3 days straight, which honestly wasn't part of the script.

But here's the thing, this vlog turned into something I didn't expect. It became a real, unfiltered look at what it's actually like to spend a full week in Phuket when things don't go according to plan. Being stuck in my room gave me time to think about what traveling really means. Are we here just to tick off tourist spots and party every night, or are we here to actually experience a place at our own pace?
What I Actually Did in 9 Days:
Explored the iconic Big Buddha
Visited an elephant park
Escaped to the stunning Koh Yao Yai island
Spent way more time in hotels than planned, but maybe that's okay?

This isn't your typical "do everything in Phuket" vlog. It's honest, it's messy, and it's real. And I hope it helps you figure out what kind of traveler you want to be.
Are you team tourist mode or team vacation mode?

Let me know in the comments what your travel style is. Do you prefer packed itineraries or just going with the flow?
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