Thailand: From Ko Samet to Koh Chang

We purchased the minibus and boat tickets 2 days before departure. The boat from Ko Samet to Ban Phe was 50 bath. We took the 8 o’clock boat at least it was suppose to leave at 8… It actually left 20 minutes early. The minibus ticket from ban phe to ko chang was 250 each. […]

Read More &#8594

Thailand: Driving a motorbike on Koh Chang

Koh Chang is a beautiful island and the best way to discover it to rent a scooter or a motorbike. I need to add though that do not try to drive here if you are an unexperienced modorbike driver. I have seen some western people having motorbike accidents on these hills during my 7 days […]

Read More &#8594

Thailand: Koh Chang Mud Slides 2010

During the rainy season it is not uncommon that the heavy rain causes landslides in the mountains. We were in the unfortunate situation to experience this. The locals said they haven’t seen this happening for many years. The West Coast of Koh Chang lost electricity for 2 days. This was due to a couple of […]

Read More &#8594

Thailand: White Sand Beach on Koh Chang

The east coast of Koh Chang is very quiet not many resorts if you are looking to get away from it all that would be the place to go. The west coast where White Sand Beach is offers a lot more in terms of accommodation, nightlife the Nothern part of the west coast being the […]

Read More &#8594

Thailand: Klong Plu Waterfall on Koh Chang

The Klong Plu Waterfall is about 20-30 minutes drive away from White Sand Beach. The narrow road that takes you there ends at the entrance of the national park. The entry fee is 200 Bath / adult. From the entrance you have to take a scenic path up in the rainforest to find the Waterfall. […]

Read More &#8594

Thailand: Samed Resort on Ko Samet

We found this accommodation before we came here over the internet. Follow this link to see their website. What you see is what you get the photos on their web page are not showing a “show room” but they are real photos of the rooms. We were very happy here, the owner Timo is a […]

Read More &#8594

Thailand: Ko Samet Hat Sai Kaew Beach

Hat Sai Kaew is the most popular beach on Ko Samet, several hotels, bars and restaurants are located just next to each other. If you like to be around people and want a bustling night life this is the place for you. With its beautiful white sand spread over about 780 meters this is the […]

Read More &#8594