Another typical Koh Samui scene. All that's missing is the obscenely large cocktail.
Perfect sand —
Another typical Koh Samui scene. All that's missing is the obscenely large cocktail.
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Despite ongoing development in Koh Samui, there's one constant -- fresh, top-notch seafood is served everywhere on the island.
Seafood heaven —
Despite ongoing development in Koh Samui, there's one constant -- fresh, top-notch seafood is served everywhere on the island.
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The Gulf of Thailand island is a popular among tourists visiting wellness sanctuaries, such as Kamalaya (pictured).
Sanctuaries —
The Gulf of Thailand island is a popular among tourists visiting wellness sanctuaries, such as Kamalaya (pictured).
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Brush up on your pranayama breathing technique? Contemplate philosophy? In the rural south of the island, Samahita Retreat is a place to do both.
Samahita Retreat —
Brush up on your pranayama breathing technique? Contemplate philosophy? In the rural south of the island, Samahita Retreat is a place to do both.
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It's not all about the beaches in Koh Samui. But a lot of it is.
Easy days —
It's not all about the beaches in Koh Samui. But a lot of it is.
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The mummified body of Dang Piyasilo, or "Luong Pordaeng," has been on display at Wat Khunaram since the Buddhist monk died in 1973 at the age of 79.
Mummified monk —
The mummified body of Dang Piyasilo, or "Luong Pordaeng," has been on display at Wat Khunaram since the Buddhist monk died in 1973 at the age of 79.
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Samui's neighboring isle of Koh Phangan is famous for its Full Moon parties, and rustic Sanctuary Thailand spa and resort.
Koh Phangan —
Samui's neighboring isle of Koh Phangan is famous for its Full Moon parties, and rustic Sanctuary Thailand spa and resort.
courtesy The Sanctuary
Cafes on southern Thai islands have perfected a hippiefied-beachcomber, ramshackle style, exhibited here by Think cafe in Lipa.
Eclectic cafes —
Cafes on southern Thai islands have perfected a hippiefied-beachcomber, ramshackle style, exhibited here by Think cafe in Lipa.
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Ang Thong National Marine Park is a collection of uninhabited islands. Not counting wildlife. It's an easy day trip from Samui.
Island hopping from Samui —
Ang Thong National Marine Park is a collection of uninhabited islands. Not counting wildlife. It's an easy day trip from Samui.
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