Koh Lanta via Instagram
Relaxing on Koh Rok
There’s something about water that’s recharging for the soul.
Even more so when it’s the bright, crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea.
Good thing pale is pretty in Asia, because you would never know I spent my most of my time in Southeast Asia by mine…
After weeks of searing heat, smoky skies and Songkran splashing, escaping to Koh Lanta on the west coast of Thailand for five days was a welcome change.
The beaches were all calm and quiet
In this funny time between the hot/high and the wet/low season, the island was quiet but, though cloudy at times, still put its best foot forward when the sun shone sparkling on the aquamarine water. There wasn’t much I wanted to do but just soak it up.
Breathe in the clean air.
A little overcast, but clean!
Notice the little things.
The island had the tiniest shells I’ve ever seen
Eat some good food (which proved a little difficult to find…)
You can never go wrong with fresh mangoes
And just see what happened.
Oh hai, elephant on the side of the road…
With little expectations, I was pleasantly surprised by Lanta and wish my time there had lasted a bit longer…
A Koh Lanta sunset
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Hey! I'm Alana and I've spent nearly the past decade living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, working as a writer and photographer. I started Paper Planes as a place to share local insight, special places, and how to travel well through a range of experiences — from hostels to high-end hotels, street meat to multi-course meals.
New places are always calling my name...
4/28/15
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Mango season just started in Taiwan and it is awesome.
LOVE them
The one thing I always hear about thailand is how HOT it is 🙂 I would love to see some of the beaches in thailand but I wonder when the best time would be to visit (weather wise)? Btw that sunset was amazing!
Just like the rest of Southeast Asia it’s always hot, especially the further south you get. The high tourist season coincides with the ‘cold’ season (still hot, but not not as unbearable, especially in the north) from about November to January.
Completely agree about water! Put me by the ocean, in a pool, a bathtub, even the rain and I’m happy! Koh Lanta looks lovely 🙂
Thanks for reading, Tash!