A popular day trip from Koh Lanta is the 4 Islands Tour by longtail boat or speed boat. You can do the same tour from Ao Nang too, but Koh Lanta is closer to the group of islands. The islands visited are part of the Trang Islands. Here’s everything you need to know about the…
If you’re wondering where to stay in Koh Lanta, here’s what to expect from Klong Dao Beach and Saladan in the north of Koh Lanta Yai (Big Island). This is where I stayed during my time in Koh Lanta. I loved this area as along with the Klong Dao Beach things to do, I was…
I hate to use the term ‘hidden gem’ but it honestly feels like most people who visit Ao Nang in Thailand don’t even know that the Mountain Buddha Temple exists! It’s approximately a 40 minute walk from Ao Nang Beach, along the main road. During my visit, I was the only person there until another…
The East Railay Viewpoint hike was one of my Thailand highlights! It’s a fun, short climb to a viewpoint overlooking both West and East Railay beaches. The hike is quite challenging though, especially after rain. So here’s everything you need to know if you decide to do it!
One of my favourite places to eat in Ao Nang was at the Ao Nang Night Market! I ended up going there every day because I loved the choice of food and it was budget friendly. The Ao Nang Landmark Street Market is located opposite Nopparat Thara Beach, around a 20 minute walk from the…
A fun thing to do in Ao Nang Thailand is to hike along the Monkey Trail to Pai Plong Beach! It’s a super short hike, approximately 350m and takes around 10 minutes in one direction. And yes, being true to its name there are monkeys along it! Here’s everything you need to know about the…