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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…

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…

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…

Koh Phi Phi Islands

After a day spent on Phuket’s Karon beach recovering from a substantial hangover due to four days of partying during the Thai New Year celebrations in Bangkok I headed early in the morning for the short boat journey to the…