To see what my favorite snacks around the world are click here. Welcome to Thailand! When I went to Thailand I did the Bangkok, Chang Mai, and Ko Tao route. However, for this post I will be talking about Ko Tao. This is a hidden gem in the Thailand islands. Most people tend to visit Ko Samui or Ko-Pha-ngan. Ko Tao tends to be more quite and isn’t filled with as muc tourisim. You hav multiple ways to get to the island of Ko Tao. You can take a ferry directly to the island or you can take a helicopter to the island. Either way, it will be a fun adventure to find yourself lost on this island! When you get to the island you will be bombarded by taxi drivers asking you for a ride. If you don’t have a ride for you from the airport the taxi is your best bet. This place is a great island to sit back and relax.

This island is filled with so much to do! The first day I wanted to relax a bit. The rooms we got were awsome! This room with a private pool was only $127 a night! What a steal! This hotel was so relaxing and the first night we got to Ko Tao I just wanted to sleep and rest. I spent a lot of time in this pool relaxing and with a gin and tonic in my hand. Shark Bay is the most popular beach here on Ko Tao. You want to take a taxi to Shark Bay and there is a lot of bars and resturans on the beach. Go have some fun and enjoy yourself!

Snorkeling is a big activity to do in Ko Tao! When I went snorkeling I came across a baby shark! That was a great experince to get to see something like that. When I was walking down the streets I noticed these two giant fruits hanging from a treet stand. I was at awe when I saw this. This is the famous durian. The reason why it is famous because of how much it stinks! Not the taste, but the smell! This fruit is banned from the airport, resturant, and hotels. However, the locals love to eat it here and clearly people like it.

However, Ko Tao is a beautiful place to take a vacation and to relax. The atmosphere is laid back and everything is on island time. There is a lot of places to walk around to do some shopping. I rented out a dirtbike and rode around the island, picked up a fruity mixed drink, and laid on the sand. The food here is great! A lot of people don’t eat meat and are either vegitarian and vegan on the island. You will find a lot of these kind of resturants on the island. They have a lot of traditional Thai food here but have a little twist of their own.

I highly recommend picking Ko Tao as the isalnd of your choice if you find yourself wanting to explore Thailand. This island is fun, hip, and relaxing. However, whichever island you pick it will be a blast and you will enjoy it. If you want a more detailed list of what to do in Ko Tao visit here. When you get here have a beer and soak up the sun!