Koh Tao

Although I got the fewest pictures, Koh Tao was probably my favorite place in Thailand. (Wait, didn’t I say that about Chiang Mai? Gah! I can’t make up my mind!)

V and I on our way from Koh Nang Yuan

Koh Tao is a small, relatively unblemished island, just north of Koh Phag Nan. If you like diving or snorkeling, this island is worth a visit. It has the clearest water and most interesting sea life I’ve ever seen, not to mention the most beautiful beaches in. the. world. (That I’ve been to, at least.)

Koh Nang Yuan

We arrived in Koh Tao planning to stay for three full days and two nights. We had loads of plans: exploring a nearby island, Koh Nang Yuan, taking a Thai cooking course, renting mopeds…our plans were endless!

Our first full day we woke up early to go to Koh Nang Yuan. We heard that there was an overlook on the highest part of this island (which is actually three islands connected by sandbars) that had amazing views. Plus, we could snorkel and sunbathe to our hearts content.

We left Koh Tao in one of the the little water taxis and tooks loads of pictures of the receding island on the journey out.

Look at how clear the water is off of the island!

We arrived on Koh Nang Yuan ready to get our hike on. Unfortunately, we were prepared for exactly how steep and how untamed the trail was. We ended up scrambling up rocks and watching several people slip and fall, which didn’t exactly inspire confidence in our hiking abilities. Nonetheless, we got some pretty good pictures that show you just how much the sweaty climb was worth it.

V at the trailhead

After scrambling down the rocks, we laid out on the beach for a few hours. I jumped in the water a few times for some snorkeling and saw all sorts of things, including TONS of sea slugs (ew!), but mostly appreciated the views of the island.

Not only did it cut short our trip to Koh Tao, which we spent in bed, we weren’t well again until getting back to England. That doesn’t mean we didn’t play through the pain for the Full Moon Party, though, which I’m reliving next…so stay tuned.