Mass tourism at Phang Nga Bay
Phang Nga Bay, known for its karst rock formations jutting out of the sea, is one of the most visited places in Thailand. The bay is certainly beautiful but its … Continue reading Mass tourism at Phang Nga Bay
Month: December 2018
Krabi (part three)- the spectacular views from the Dragon Crest
We spent our last full day in Krabi by renting a scooter to explore a unique place. We got very lucky to hear about it from another backpacker whom we … Continue reading Krabi (part three)- the spectacular views from the Dragon Crest
Krabi (part two) – a thousand stairs to the Tiger Cave and karst lagoons in Bhor Tor
Having enough of a beach time, we decided to venture inland and spend time in a more active way. We visited the Tiger Cave located just outside Krabi independently but … Continue reading Krabi (part two) – a thousand stairs to the Tiger Cave and karst lagoons in Bhor Tor
Krabi (part one)- local life in Krabi Town and stunning Railay beach
Krabi is a pleasant, vibrant town, located picturesquely at a mangrove estuary. Karst rocks pepper the surrounding landscape. Krabi itself doesn’t hold the attention for long but it’s a great … Continue reading Krabi (part one)- local life in Krabi Town and stunning Railay beach
Koh Lanta (part two) – mangroves and islets
Koh Lanta was the ideal place to chill out but it also had plenty of places to explore. When we got bored of lying in a hammock, we rented a … Continue reading Koh Lanta (part two) – mangroves and islets
Koh Lanta (part one) -the beauty of the green season
Koh Lanta is a large and pretty island on the western (Andaman) coast of Thailand. Although it is quite a popular destination, some of the beaches in the south of … Continue reading Koh Lanta (part one) -the beauty of the green season
From Koh Samui to Koh Lanta
As soon as we finished the meditation course on Koh Samui, we headed to the opposite, west coast of Thailand. We had an option of booking a door-to-door ticket with a … Continue reading From Koh Samui to Koh Lanta
Koh Samui (part 2)- meditation retreat in a tropical forest
We knew right from the beginning that we’re going to do a meditation course in Thailand. It’s a perfect destination since some monasteries offer free meditation courses designed specifically for … Continue reading Koh Samui (part 2)- meditation retreat in a tropical forest
Koh Samui (part one)- the most touristy island of the east coast
Koh Samui is a large, holiday-resort island dominated by Russian tourists. The beaches on Koh Samui are large and sandy but the place is totally charmless and very main stream. … Continue reading Koh Samui (part one)- the most touristy island of the east coast
Koh Tao (part two) – snorkeling and diving paradise
Koh Tao is a perfect place to start a diving adventure. In fact, it holds the 2nd place in the world regarding the number of diving schools. For many reasons, … Continue reading Koh Tao (part two) – snorkeling and diving paradise
Koh Tao (part one) – lovely beaches and green hills
Koh Tao is one of my favourite destinations in Thailand due to its remote location, beautiful landscapes and most of all, the abundance of marine life. Koh Tao has a … Continue reading Koh Tao (part one) – lovely beaches and green hills
From Bangkok to Koh Tao
We used Thai railways to get from Bangkok to our first island destination in Thailand: Koh Tao. It was an expensive but a very comfortable journey. Getting the train tickets … Continue reading From Bangkok to Koh Tao
