THE BEST THAI ISLANDS TO VISIT Anyone planning a first time trip to Thailand will tell you visiting the islands is high on their list of places to go. Pressed to answer which islands, they may be able to name one or two of the most well known, but chances are they haven't heard of … Continue reading A Ranking of the Thai Islands: ‘Must Visit’ to ‘Okay to Skip’
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The Most Beautiful Day Tour in the Thai Islands: Snorkelling, Caving & Idyllic Beaches
THE BEST THAI ISLAND DAY TOUR: VISITING THE 'FOUR ISLANDS' FROM KOH LANTA Years and years ago, when I worked on Tourism Authority of Thailand's advertising at an agency, I remember seeing photos of a cave in Trang and remarking how unbelievable of a place it seemed. A cave only accessible at low tide? Seemingly … Continue reading The Most Beautiful Day Tour in the Thai Islands: Snorkelling, Caving & Idyllic Beaches
The Best Places to Watch the Sun Set in Koh Tao, Thailand
THE BEST PLACES TO WATCH SUNSET IN KOH TAO Planning two weeks in the Thai islands, the only thing I was set on was catching as many sunsets as I could. I'd long heard tale of Koh Tao's 'sky on fire' sunsets- when the entire sky is awash in a pink, orange and red glow- … Continue reading The Best Places to Watch the Sun Set in Koh Tao, Thailand
Three Temples You Must Visit in Chiang Mai, Thailand
THREE CHIANG MAI TEMPLES YOU CAN'T MISS Thailand, temples everywhere. It's incredible, but can also foster a sense of 'must see and do everything'. Even if you tried, you wouldn't make it to all the temples in Chiang Mai or other places you may visit in this beautiful country. Chiang Mai is a beautiful historic … Continue reading Three Temples You Must Visit in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Relaxing in the Maldives of Thailand, Koh Lipe
A GUIDE TO KOH LIPE When any beach is compared to the Maldives, inarguably one of the world's most incredible tropical destinations, you know it's got to be good. Researching the Thai islands, I came across all the common descriptions- Railay is very relaxed (if you know what I mean), Phi Phi is a backpacker … Continue reading Relaxing in the Maldives of Thailand, Koh Lipe
The Complete Guide to Ferrying Between the Thai Islands
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO FERRYING THE THAI ISLANDS Traversing the Thai islands was my first time visiting tropical islands and navigating a journey between several islands, keen to see as much as possible. Beginning to build my itinerary, I researched to figure out which islands I wanted to visit, and also ferry routes to figure … Continue reading The Complete Guide to Ferrying Between the Thai Islands
A Thai Island Day Trip That’ll Leave You Speechless: Hong Island
DAY TRIP IN THE THAI ISLANDS: THE PERFECT PLACE TO VISIT Have you ever visited a place that just blew you away? As in, literally left you speechless? If you have, then you'll know how I felt visiting Hong Island in Thailand's Krabi province. When I cut my trip to Railay short by a day … Continue reading A Thai Island Day Trip That’ll Leave You Speechless: Hong Island
Dramatic Limestone Cliffs + Lush Jungle in Railay, Thailand
A GUIDE TO VISITING RAILAY The soaring cliffs and pristine beaches of Railay, Thailand have hovered near the top of my travel 'wish list' for years. Every time I saw photos, I couldn't believe it was a real place. It appeared to be actual paradise. When planning my jaunt around the Thai islands, Railay was … Continue reading Dramatic Limestone Cliffs + Lush Jungle in Railay, Thailand
Discovering Pristine Island Paradise on Koh Nang Yuan
A DAY IN KOH NANG YUAN Researching where to go in Thailand, I found so many photos of dreamy little islands connected by just a strip of sand. Realising through posts and commentary, the photos were of a place called Koh Nang Yuan, I started searching how to visit what appeared to be a slice … Continue reading Discovering Pristine Island Paradise on Koh Nang Yuan
Cafes You Can’t Miss in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand is a haven for digital nomads. People with laptops are everywhere- cafes, restaurants- you name it. It’s no surprise- the wifi is strong, and in the case of cafes, the ambiance is great and coffee is excellent. Coffee culture taken seriously in this small city. For a cold brew aficionado like myself, what … Continue reading Cafes You Can’t Miss in Chiang Mai