The Kingdom of Thailand is an exotic country in Southeast Asia amidst the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand.It is renowned for its tropical weather, lipsmacking food and mesmerizing culture. A destination attracting people all over the world for its beaches, mountains, spas, wildlife and full moon parties.
After Goa and Gokarna – we had to rush back to Melbourne to make it to our friends Jess & Rudy’s wedding which allowed us to tie all loose ends that that tied us to Melbourne. My friend Jimmy he told me about this amazing spot in Thailand where once you enter the beach, you can never leave. He told me that he only reason why you want to drag yourself out of there is when your pockets are empty and you need to cash up. As soon as I heard about this – I knew that that’s where I am heading next.
A few flights later we landed in Krabi and after spending a few days there we made our way to Koh Samui to catch up with our friends Jason, Lindsey and little Aswell. This is us having celebration drinks at Ark Bar.
The best way to get around at the islands in Thailand is renting a scooter. The roads are really scenic and easy to get your head around.
Koh Samui has many waterfalls which you can visit. We vistited one called Numuang Water-fall.
After Koh Samui – we caught another ferry to get to Coh Pan Gan. Had Rin beach is where your ferry normally drops you off and from there you can take a taxi, scooter taxi or a boat to get to other places. The famous full moon parties happen every full moon at Haad Rin beach – and this is really what attracts most tourists to come to Coh Pan Gan.
Unlike most tourists we were given instructions to take a boat to Haad Yuan from Haad Rin and meet Jimmy at Eden. Getting into another small boat we find ourselves sailing around amazing crystal blue water towards a beautiful mini island. Once we arrived we were completely taken aback by how amazing this spot really is.
A mission to get here but the effort was worth it when we sat down at Eden’s lounge to enjoy this spectacular view with the most amazing Thai food.
What I loved about Eden was how its rooms were like tree-houses scattered amidst tall trees and rocks which give you a real jungle feel to it. Its VIP rooms have the most amazing view of the sea which is an added bonus as you have the best of both worlds – the jungle and the ocean.
The rain is amazing to witness from the VIP room.
Amazing View from the balcony.
This island is full of amazing treats and is the perfect place in indulge in the ocean, the jungle, amazing food, local fruits, yoga, massage, dance and music. I highly recommend the following must dos:
- Mangosteen Fruit
- Fresh Coconut Water
- Massage at Bamboo Huts
- Orange Malibu at Guys Bar
- Massaman Curry at Eden
- Trek to Wai Nam Beach – with the food and snorkeling.
As you walk up the hill past the VIP rooms at Eden you eventually arrive at a beach called Haad Thian which is more quiet than Had Yuan.
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I highly recommend going to the parties which happen at Eden and Guy’s Bar on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Life is a Beach.
Turiya Tatyana 