Best Time to Visit Koh Lanta: Weather, Seasons & Crowds The best time to visit Koh Lanta is from November to April, but if I were planning another trip, I’d aim for late November, early December or March. You still have a good chance of sunny days and calm seas, but you can avoid some of the…
Where to Stay in Koh Lanta: 9 Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget Choosing where to stay in Koh Lanta can be tricky because the island is much bigger than you might expect, and each area offers a slightly different experience. I spent a week exploring Koh Lanta, visiting both busier beaches in the north…
Best Things to Do in Koh Lanta: Beaches, Snorkelling, Hikes & More Before visiting Koh Lanta, I expected beaches and a fairly relaxed week. Instead, I found one of the most varied islands I explored in Southern Thailand. Koh Lanta is a large island with long beaches, jungle trails, mangroves, viewpoints and the unique atmosphere of Koh…
Where to Stay in Koh Phi Phi (2026): Best Areas & Hotels for Every Budget Choosing where to stay in Koh Phi Phi can completely change your experience of the island. Stay near Loh Dalum Beach and you can be minutes from the nightlife. Choose Long Beach and you get better swimming and snorkelling, but…
Shark Point Koh Phi Phi: How to See Blacktip Reef Sharks Koh Phi Phi’s Shark Point is one of the best places in Thailand to see blacktip reef sharks without joining a boat tour. Located just off Long Beach on Phi Phi Don, it’s one of the few spots where you can simply swim out…
Best Time to Visit Koh Phi Phi (Weather, Seasons & Crowds) he best time to visit Koh Phi Phi is from November to April, when the Andaman Sea is usually calmer and conditions are best for snorkelling, diving, beach days and island hopping. I visited Koh Phi Phi in February during Chinese New Year, so I experienced…
A Perfect 3 Week Southern Thailand Itinerary – Andaman Coast Planning three weeks in Southern Thailand is difficult not because there are too few places to visit, but because there are so many islands worth considering. This itinerary follows the Andaman Coast from Koh Lipe north through Koh Mook, Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi…
Koh Phi Phi vs Koh Lipe: Which Island Is Better for Your Trip? (2026 Guide) Choosing between Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lipe is not easy. Both offer turquoise water, white-sand beaches and some of the best island scenery in Thailand, but the experience on each island is very different. Koh Phi Phi is known…
Is Koh Lipe Worth Visiting? Honest Pros, Cons & What to Expect Is Koh Lipe worth visiting? I you love clear water, snorkeling, compact islands and easy beach access, I think it absolutely is! But it will not suit everyone. Koh Lipe is more expensive and developed than many people expect, and reaching it takes…
1 Day in Koh Lipe: The Perfect Island Itinerary If you only have 1 day in Koh Lipe, you might be wondering whether it’s enough time to experience the island—or if it’s worth visiting at all. Although Koh Lipe is small and easy to explore on foot, deciding how to spend just 24 hours isn’t…
Best Time to Visit Koh Lipe (Weather, Seasons & Crowds) The best time to visit Koh Lipe is from November to April, when you’ll enjoy sunny weather, calm seas, excellent snorkeling visibility and reliable ferry connections. If you’re looking for the best balance of weather and crowds, November and March are my favorite months to…
Koh Lipe Itinerary (2026): How Many Days + Perfect 5-Day Plan If you’re trying to plan a Koh Lipe itinerary, I can help you out. I visited Koh Lipe as part of a longer Thailand trip, and while the island itself is small, figuring out how to structure my time there wasn’t as simple as…
Best Things to Do in Koh Lipe: Snorkeling, Island Tours & Must-See Spots Koh Lipe is often called the “Maldives of Thailand” — and honestly, it lives up to the hype. With clear turquoise water, soft white sand, and coral reefs just offshore, it’s the kind of place where the best things to do are…
Best Snorkeling in Koh Lipe (2026): Beaches, Tours + Where to Find the Clearest Water Are you planning to go snorkeling in Koh Lipe and wondering where it’s actually worth it? I snorkeled around Koh Lipe expecting it to be amazing everywhere — but that’s not really how it works. Some spots are genuinely incredible,…