Vol. 10 - Nov 2025

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We spent a long weekend in Pran Buri, and it turned into one of our most memorable coastal getaways. It’s just 30 minutes from Hua Hin and about 3.5 hours from Bangkok. With its blend of sea and nature, it’s a great spot to avoid the busy tourist trails.

Enjoy this weeks List!
Ploy & Jochem ❤️

A travel story

After an adventurous drive (the road to the hotel is a simple sand road through nature), we checked into Hansar Pranburi, a quiet beachfront hotel with wide sea views and a laid-back pace that hits you right away. The rooms open onto a long stretch of coastline, where we ended up taking long walks every day. It’s simple, peaceful, and the kind of place where you settle in after a busy week in the city.

In the evening, when the tide pulled back and the beach opened up, we grabbed a flashlight and went looking for tiny sea creatures with Moana. She spotted crabs faster than both of us combined. There was something really fun and nostalgic about wandering along the sand at night together, pointing out every little thing that moved.

The next morning we drove into Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, one of Thailand’s most underrated coastal parks. Here you buy a ticket for the day, which gives you entry to all of the parks’ milestones. From Chomthing Pier, we hopped onto a small wooden boat and drifted across calm water toward the Kissing Cave. As you approach, the cliffs lean toward each other in this soft curve that looks like they’re meeting in the middle for a kiss - here you can take a nice picture together.

After the cave, we continued to the Bueng Bua Nature Observation Center, and this turned out to be our favorite stop. A long wooden walkway stretches through quiet wetlands with mountains rising behind them. We spotted lotus flowers, birds and tiny fish everywhere and paused often just to take in the view.

The panorama view over the whole park is wide and surprisingly beautiful, specially at sunset (highly recommended!)

Back at Hansar we relaxed with a swim, a little reading, and some Thai food. It’s amazing how quickly you unwind here. Pran Buri has an easy, peaceful pace that feels far from Bangkok.

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If you liked this week’s edition, here’s how we’d spend one perfect day in Pran Buri:

• 8:00 am : Breakfast at Hansar

Start slow with coffee by the sea. The morning breeze here is soft, and the view of the long coastline makes breakfast feel calm and unhurried.

• 9:30 am : Boat to the Kissing Cave

Make your way to Chomthing Pier and hop on a small wooden boat. The ride is gentle, and as you approach the cliffs you’ll see how the rock formations curve toward one another, a simple but memorable moment.

• 11:00 am : Explore Khao Sam Roi Yot

Drive deeper into the national park, stopping at viewpoints, small beaches, and open stretches where the mountains meet the water. It’s easy to take your time here.

• 3:30 pm : Bueng Bua Nature Observation Center

Walk the long wooden boardwalk through the wetlands. The views open up in every direction, and you’ll spot plenty of birds gliding across the water. It’s peaceful, spacious, and one of the best ways to experience the park without rushing (Tip: stay for the sunset, it reflects beautifully in the water of the wetlands) 🌅

• 6:30 pm : Beach Time Back at Hansar

Return to the hotel and enjoy the late afternoon light along the wide beach. It’s perfect for a slow walk, a quick swim, or simply sitting together and unwinding.

• 7:00 pm : Dinner by the Sea

End the day with an easy seafood dinner near the beach.

• 8:00 pm : Discover nightly sea creatures on the beach

Grab a flashlight and go looking for tiny sea creatures on the beach, in front of the Hansar hotel.

• Pla Kapong Neung Manao (ปลากะพงนึ่งมะนาว) : Steamed sea bass with lime; light and fresh.

• Hoi Tod (หอยทอด) : Crispy oyster omelet; always better by the sea!

• Khao Pad Poo (ข้าวผัดปู) : Crab fried rice with chunky real crab. Simple and super tasteful.

• Bueng Bua Boardwalk : A wide wetland surrounded by mountains, with long wooden paths that let you walk right through the landscape. Peaceful, open, and great for bird spotting.

• Khao Daeng Viewpoint : A short uphill walk with a big reward at the top: sweeping views of the coastline, wetlands, and limestone peaks. Tip: Go early in the day for cooler weather.

• Sam Roi Yot Beaches : Long, quiet stretches of sand with almost no crowds. Great for families, easy swimming, and slow morning walks.

• Pranburi Forest Park Mangrove Walk : An easy, shady loop through thick mangroves. Calm, kid-friendly, and a nice break from the sun.

• Khao Kalok Beach : A quiet and lesser known beach with a gentle shoreline, perfect for morning strolls or letting the kids play safely by the water.

• Local Seafood Stalls at Pak Nam Pran : Fresh, simple seafood at local prices. Good food and a relaxed atmosphere right by the coast.

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That’s this week’s adventure. Next week we go back to ancient times! ⏳

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