Returning from Christmas in Australia, we are stopping off for a little more sunshine and to avoid a cold January at home!
We came to Thailand a couple of years ago for quite a long trip that took in most of the main tourist spots, so this time we just wanted a bit of beach time somewhere we hadn’t been.
The Gulf of Thailand won, starting with a flight to Bangkok and coach straight away to Hua Hin. We then move on to Ko Tao which means Turtle Island and is the smallest, then Ko Pha Ngan, famed for full moon parties which we will be missing and lastly Ko Samui, the largest and famed for the Ang Thong marine park nearby, before finally making our way back home.
We are expecting pleasantly balmy rather than roastingly hot as January is the coolest month in this part of Thailand but with temperatures nudging 30 I’m sure it will be warm enough. Last year’s fluke flooding in Ko Samui is a little more worrying, but it was the first time in 18 years so we have our fingers crossed and are hoping for just the odd overcast sky and a little rain. We’ll be taking plenty to read and the UNO cards so either way, all will be well!
So if you fancy a bit of sunshine do come along!
Journal Entries
Hua Hin – Thailand’s Oldest Beach Resort
Birthday on Ko Tao
Beached in Ko Phangan
Wats and Waterfalls on Ko Samui
Bangkok and Home
Map
Off Travelling Together 