The trip from Krabi to Koh Lipe is a real odyssey. It takes you across more than 110 miles of the Andaman Sea, where deserted islands and jutting rocks tower over coral reefs and swathes of mangrove swamp. You’ll go from a bustling town where tuk-tuks and beach hotels gaze across the water all the … Read more
So, you’re looking to make the dash down south from Krabi to Koh Lanta? Get ready to swap a bustling Thai port with a laid-back island of hidden beaches and bamboo bars where cold beers and coconuts clink with the sunset. By boat, the trip skirts the mainland coast for just over 27 miles, weaving … Read more
When the time comes to escape the bustling Big Mango for a refreshing change of scenery, few nations can rival Thailand for pristine topical island escapes. Among the most alluring is Koh Lipe, a diminutive and fairly remote tropical haven in the deep south. It is a long road to paradise at over 500 miles … Read more
Khao Sok National Park is one of the most stunning parts of Thailand, and visitors from across the globe are attracted each year. With impressive limestone cliffs, lush rainforest, and the spectacular Cheow Lan Lake with its deep blue, crystal clear waters, there’s a lot to love. As well as relaxing in some of the … Read more
Bangkok’s nonstop action can become exhausting and an escape to Thailand’s unspoiled coastline is a relaxing way to recharge your batteries. Situated on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, Pattaya is a beach lover’s haven that offers something for everyone. Lounge on its golden sands or partake in water sports during the day … Read more
Shh! Koh Chang is a secret. While the crowds flock to Samui and Phi Phi, this hidden Shangri-La on the eastern edge of the Thai Gulf has remained largely off the radar. There are some bamboo-built cottages and low-key resorts dotting its western shoreline, along with reggae bars and pebble-sand beaches shaded by lanky palm … Read more
The ancient city of Ayutthaya, officially known as Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, is a popular destination among many travelers to Thailand. Formerly the capital of the country, it’s located just 50 miles north of the current capital, Bangkok. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring a wealth of fascinating ancient ruins, making it a popular … Read more
Phuket is among the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand, due in part to its stunning beaches and thriving nightlife. It also offers many opportunities for island hopping and chances to explore the various national parks situated on the island. Just 37 miles north of the northern tip of the island, you’ll find the tranquil … Read more
From one tropical paradise to another, the journey from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan is just a short hop over the sky-blue waters of the Thai Gulf. These islands have risen and risen to become two of Thailand’s most popular holidaying destinations in the last few decades. There’s Samui, with the glistening white sands of … Read more
Both Krabi and Koh Phi Phi are major stops on the regular route around the stunning region of the Thailand Andaman. One’s a laid-back beach town, where hotels fringe yellow sands backed by cliffs. The other is a lively isle of bamboo bars and fire shows, fish-filled lagoons and forests of waxy palm trees. Every … Read more
So, you’re looking to swap west coast for eastern islands? The jungle-topped karst peaks of the Andaman for the boulder-spotted white sands of the Thai Gulf? Look no further than this guide. It runs through all the main ways you can go from Krabi to Koh Samui. It’s a trip that’ll take you through more … Read more
There might be an international border and a whole dash of the Malacca Strait between them, but Langkawi and Koh Lipe are well-linked by ferries and boats. In fact, the Malaysian island is one of the best jump-off points for Thailand’s southern Tarutao National Marine Park of which Lipe is a part. You can cover … Read more