{"id":64,"date":"2006-12-15T06:20:00","date_gmt":"2006-12-15T06:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/laimayleng.com\/blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2006-12-15T06:20:00","modified_gmt":"2006-12-15T06:20:00","slug":"a-hut-a-bungalow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laimayleng.com\/blog\/a-hut-a-bungalow\/","title":{"rendered":"A Hut, A Bungalow"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a> It was not an impulsive act when I went backpacking in Thailand recently. It was not a planned journey either.<\/p>\n

I bought the bus ticket and travelled with my faithful companion to Haatyai. Nothing really to shout about in Haatyai except cheap massage.<\/p>\n

Plenty to shout about in Koh Samui. I’ll start off with my most proud off stay.<\/p>\n

Unlike regular holidays, I usually plan my vacation to the last details. From arrival time to the meals I will dine on. Yes, particulars, exact fine prints. As such, the idea of backpacking to me sounds like a nightmare. No fixed time, no booked rooms, no transport … hell for me!<\/p>\n

Well, always a first time, one may argue. Indeed a first time experience for me, backpacking. I live to tell my friends about it, I live to blog about it. It’s funny, how living abroad, far from home, all by myself is not scary to me, but travelling without an itinerary gives me horror.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> The hunt for the best bargain in Koh Samui began early morning. From North, riding on a rented motorbike we started our search. The rates ranged from RM 100 to RM 50 per night, with bathroom. Still we were not satisfied. Finally, we arrived at “The Hut”.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>I walked on the bridge, leading to the reception. Looked around. Took a few steps on the beach. I saw this heart warming sight and I fell in love. I fell in love with “The Hut”. Of course, it was not just love. We went into the rooms and it was simply simple. Nothing but just a bed. Not even a dressing table to put my pouch. The bathroom\/toilet was clean. That will suffice. The room rates ? RM25 per night. What more can I ask for love at first sight ?<\/p>\n

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The next morning, we were greeted with breakfast in bed. No, I’m just kidding. RM25 per night and you expect to be served ? <\/p>\n

Breakfast was just right. My eggs were scrambled, my orange juice had sacs. The morning meadow sanked in as I gobbled my sausage. “The Hut” may not serve the best toast in Koh Samui island but I’m sure it has the perfect sunrise for a first timer backpacker. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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