Travel Diary: Thailand, Part 2

Onto the second half of my Thailand Travel Diary! I’m a city girl through and through – I love the energy of large cities, but the islands were my favorite part of Thailand. We always knew we wanted to end our trip on the beach, but weren’t sure which ones to choose. I looked into visiting Koh Samui and Koh Phangnan, as well as Phuket and Koh Phi Phi, but ultimately decided on Koh Lanta. We were looking for something a little more peaceful (away from the crazy Full Moon beach parties) and not as developed, and could not have been happier with our decision – it truly was the perfect way to wrap up 2015.

Travel Diary Thailand, Part 2

Spending Krabi on Christmas Day

We flew into Krabi on Christmas day and arranged for a private transfer to our first resort, which took about 2.5 hours. December, particularly around the holidays, is “peak season” on Koh Lanta and resorts book up quickly, so we ended up switching resorts a couple times. Even at its busiest, you can still find stretches of beach on the island that make it feel like you’re in your own private paradise. Our favorite thing to do was rent a motorbike and explore the island. It takes a little getting used to, but once we got the hang of things, we had a blast zipping up and down the coast of the island. 

Swimsuit: Kiini

Hat: Lack of Color (similar) | Dress: Beginning Boutique (sold out)

Kimono: Show Me Your Mumu

Crochet Dress: Lioness

Maxi: Acacia (old, similar here)

The sunrises and sunsets in Koh Lanta were to die for. The sea is so warm that early morning and late evening swims were possible every day. I have a hard time staying still. I love making plans and going off an itinerary. However, even the intense Type-A planner in me was completely zen on Koh Lanta. I woke up early, meditated, and read by the pool or beach for hours everyday. I can’t remember the last time I felt so content and at peace.

Top: Faithfull (similar here) | Shorts: Beginning Boutique (sold out)

Spending More Time at Krabi

On our way back to Bangkok, we stopped in Krabi for two nights. Krabi is great as a base to reach other islands. There are numerous day trips you can take with tours or by private boat from the main port. We spent New Years Day on Railay Beach. It’s only 15 minutes away from Krabi by long-tail boat and 100 baht/~$3 USD per person each way. The beach was stunning, with the cliffs and rocks in the background. However, after our stay on Lanta we found Railay to be too busy and crowded. Also, the monkeys on the beach do not mess around. I saw some people feeding the monkeys (whyyy?!) but I stayed far away – they’re definitely wild animals and not afraid to approach/jump on humans.

All good things must come to an end. After two weeks of adventure and bliss, we’re finally home. Thanks for reading and stay tuned for many more posts this year! xo