Koh Phangan and Koh Tao
On January 28 I left my apartment with a group of people and embarked on the long journey to Koh Phangan. We took a taxi to an overnight train which took us to a boat that took us to a ferry. All in all it was an 18 hour journey that was made worth it when I arrived at the beautiful and quiet beach way up in the mountains of Koh Phangan. I relaxed in the ocean and ate delicious western food. One night we went down to Haadrin beach where the full moon party celebration was taking place. Every full moon foreigners traveling in Thailand gather on this particular beach to party. It was too wild for my liking, but definitely a site to see.
On February 1, my 21st birthday, we took a short ferry ride to Koh Tao where we snorkled and relaxed some more. One day we took a short boat taxi ride to Koh Ninguan, a small island with a sandbar. It was very touristy, but once evryone left it was absolutely gorgeous. We hiked up to a viewpoint.
This was one of the most pleasant and relaxing weeks of my entire life. However, I am really grateful that I am studying in Rangsit, because if I came to thailand only on vacation I would definitely get the wrong impression of the country. At the islands that I visited all I saw was foreigners and partying. It’s nice to see that real life exists in Thailand.
paradise
our bungalow on the beach
birthday massage at midnight on the beach
Koh Tao
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