Phuket truly does have something for everyone. In my Peaceful Phuket post, I touched on some of the more family-friendly, softer activities – which are all amazing and I wouldn’t suggest passing up any of them. But you should also know that there is a darker, wilder, raunchier side to Thailand’s largest island, and this…
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Thai Island Escapes – Part II: Ko Tao
Scuba newbies from all over travel to Ko Tao to learn how to dive. The island is surrounded by crystal clear water and incredible coral reefs that are shallow enough for beginners to explore. It is also one of the world’s cheapest and most popular places to get your open-water dive certification. (However for experienced…
Thai Island Escapes – Part I: Krabi
Ko Lanta Islands Ko Lanta consists of two adjacent islands: Ko Lanta Yai (Big) and Ko Lanta Noi (Small). Ko Lanta Yai is where you’ll find many tourists, though they are tourists looking to get away from the party scene. Most of the beaches – such as Kho Kwang, Khlong Dao, Phra Ae, Khlong Khong,…