Thailand

Revisiting Koh Samed: The easy island destination from Bangkok

While not exactly as spectacular of a destinations as the islands of Koh Kood or Koh Maak further down on the eastern Gulf coast of Thailand. Koh Samed offers something you simply can’t beat, easy accessibility. For all the modern delights big urban cities…

Koh Kood: The ultimate island getaway

he beautiful, although small beachfront area of the Shantaa Koh Kood and it’s lush green grounds in the background seen here from the old Nam Leuk pier.

Located just South of the better known Koh Chang and Koh Maak, Koh Kood is a largely untamed, jungle clad island whose western coasts has been blessed with several spectacular laid back beaches. I’ll even go out on a limb…

Koh Maak

Located between the bigger islands of Koh Chang and Koh Kood in the eastern Gulf of Thailand. Koh Maak is part of a little cluster of picturesque islands near the Cambodian border that I’ve been increasingly attracted to over the…

Exploring beaches on the Northern coast of Koh Phangan

Made famous for it’s notorious full moon party that originated in the mid-80’s, Koh Phangan is still today an obligatory stop for many young backpackers traveling throughout Southeast Asia. Although for the other 28 days of the month, the island…

Koh Lipe

One of the most stunning destinations of Thailand Located just a few kilometers from the Thai/Malayian border and due to it’s harder to each location, Koh Lipe has managed to steer clear from most of the limelight taken by other…

Beating the crowds in Koh Ngai

Lying just 15KM away from the Southern tip of Koh Lanta, the tiny island of Koh Ngai is the ideal destination to get away from it all. No motorbikes, no roads, no shops, no nightlife, just a handful of mid-range…

Two days stop on Koh Lanta

If you’ve been travelling around the South of Thailand and arriving from hotspots like Phuket, Phi Phi or Railay, this is where you’ll first notice things starting to quiet down. Gone are the beaches bursting at the seams with tourists,…

Railay

The Railay Peninsula with its towering limestone cliffs surrounded by lush tropical jungle and postcard-worthy stretches of white, sandy beaches is one of Thailand’s most beautiful spots. Although no longer an insider tip among a few hippy backpackers two decades…

Koh Chang on the eastern Gulf coast of Thailand

Less touristy due to it’s location off the beaten path, Koh Chang and the neighboring islands of Koh Maak and Koh Kood are great places to add to your Thailand itinerary if you are more of an independent minded traveler…

Week-end in Ko Samet

Strategically located only half a day by bus from Bangkok, the little 6 by 3 KM dagger shaped island of Ko Samet is known as the perfect Week-end escape route for Bangkokians, expats and tourists alike looking to chill out…