Wanderlust: Expat Life & Style in Thailand August / September 2015 - Art & Education Issue | Page 53

Travel & Lifestyle 3 VISIT THE PHUKET ART VILLAGE The Phuket Art Village is like nothing else on the island. Several local artists gather in a creative community to work on their art. Here you’ll find works ranging from contemporary paintings to watercolors and local Thai puppets. Various artists drift in and out, so each visit can give you a totally different experience. Besides their regular artists on show, the Phuket Art Village frequently organizes exhibitions.  Price: Free  Open: Daily  Location: 28/68 Soi Naya, Rawai, Phuket  Facebook: fb.com/ pages/Phuket-ArtVillage/320158668080202 4 TOUR THE CHALONG BAY RUM DISTILLERY This award-winning distillery in the South of Phuket uses local sugar cane and French distillation techniques to create superb rum. On a fact-filled guided tour, sip a Chalong Bay mojito as you learn about the production and history of the venerable liquor. Finish by rustling up a trio of tropical cocktails yourself—just make sure to enlist a designated driver for your return journey!  Price: Distillery Tour THB 300 per person. Cocktail workshop THB 1,200 per person.  Open: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm  Location: 14/2 Moo 2, Palai Soi 2, Tambol Chalong, Amphoe Muang Phuket, Phuket, 83130  Website: www.chalongbayrum.com  Email: [email protected]  Phone: +66 935 751119 WWW.WANDERLUSTMAG.COMWANDERLUST  53