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Polaroid of the Week: Relaxing Beach Days on Koh Tao, Thailand

Polaroid of the Week: Relaxing Beach Days on Koh Tao, ThailandI've returned to Thailand, and it feels incredible! After a brief stop in Bangkok, I continued my island-hopping adventure in the Gulf of Thailand.

I finally explored Koh Tao, the smallest of the three iconic Gulf islands (alongside Koh Phangan and Koh Samui), which had topped my Thai islands list for years. Previously, during my Asia travels, Thai islands didn't captivate me as much as Southeast Asia's other gems or the Caribbean's stunning shores I'd known before.

Yet Koh Tao exceeded expectations. While no beach wowed me like the Philippines' world-class ones (check out Boracay, El Nido, or Siquijor), Koh Tao's shores are far from disappointing—as seen in the photo above and this iconic spot.

Koh Nuan Yang, featured here, is Koh Tao's postcard-famous landmark. Located just a short taxi boat ride away, it's a must-visit for exceptional snorkeling. Taxi boats are the island's go-to transport for secluded beaches and bays.

Koh Tao was ideal for unwinding: I worked from beachside bars, took ocean dips for breaks, and ended days with sunset beers.


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