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A Guide to Choosing the Right Thai Islands to Visit

Anna Faustino
It is no secret that people flock to Thailand mainly to be able to frolic in warm sunny beaches with crystal clear waters. I mean, after all, Thailand is a pretty perfect destination for this given its many coastal islands and paradise like places to visit. However, one thing that you will find when...
Thailand
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Komodo Boat Trip Review: Lombok to Flores

Anna Faustino
We were in the Gili Islands, happily enjoying our days biking, snorkeling, working, and getting our travel feet back. After deciding that our next destination were to be Flores and the Komodo National Park, we started looking into how to get there. It would either be a 24 hour grueling bus and ferry...
Indonesia
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7 Things to Do in Koh Lipe That You Can’t Miss

Pericles Rosa
Koh Lipe is a relatively undiscovered paradise, situated in the Andaman sea, 60 km from the Thai mainland and only 30 km from Langkawi, Malaysia. It’s the southernmost Thai island and one of more than fifty that form the Adang archipelago. The island is covered with lush vegetation, has beautiful...
Thailand
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Ang Thong National Marine Park Tour Review

Anna Faustino
It was the perfect day. The sun was shining brightly, and there was hardly anyone in sight. Together with five other people, we boarded the Anda, a beautiful 38ft speed boat which was going to take us to the beautiful waters of the famous Ang Thong Marine Park. Known for its crystal clear waters,...
Thailand
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What’s in the Bag: Island Hopping Essentials

Anna Faustino
Island hopping has to be one of the best activities that you can do when traveling around a tropical destination. As soon as I step on a boat, I instantly relax. Wind blowing on my face, water splashing about, and the warm rays of the sun gently basking on me. Whether you’re island hopping around th...
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Best Things to do in Koh Tao Island, Thailand

Anna Faustino
Koh Tao is a place in Thailand that has been popularized not only by its pristine beaches but moreover for its awesome underwater life. Arguably, the name Koh Tao translates to Turtle Island which some say is due to the shape of the island while others say it’s due to the large amounts of turtles th...
Thailand

Koh Nang Yuan Island: Everything You Need to Know

Anna Faustino
Located not too far from the idyllic diving islands of Koh Tao is an island called Koh Nang Yuan. You might have seen photos of it. The enticing aquamarine waters, the white sand, and the picturesque rocks setting the perfect scene. Due to its close location to popular islands like Koh Tao and Koh S...
Thailand
The blue-footed booby bird by the sea

Exploring Isla de la Plata: The “Poor Man’s Galapagos”

Anna Faustino
After spending a month soaking in the sunshine and surf in Olon, we decided it was time to move further down the coast. Our next stop, the popular town of Puerto Lopez. Although there wasn’t much going on in the town itself, during peak season, it gets very busy as tourists flock towards this destin...
Ecuador