17 Oct '11

Diving Sail Rock

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Sail Rock is the most renown dive site in the Gulf of Thailand. And it’s kind of let fame go to it’s head. From Koh Tao, you can only get here via special pricey trips that some dive shops run once a week or so. the world famous Sail Rock I’ve been to Sail Rock twice…

12 Oct '11

What $300 in Rent Buys You on Koh Tao

Posted in Budgeting – Thailand

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When I first traveled to Thailand in 2009, my sister (sarcastically, I hope) asked if I would be living in a treehouse. Two years later and I’m not too far off. The range of accommodation in Koh Tao varies vastly. For a one bedroom apartment I have heard a range of prices from 6,000-15,000 baht a…

9 Oct '11

Finding The Beach at Ang Thong

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It was only my first weekend in Koh Tao, and I was already on a boat chugging away from it. We were heading to Ang Thong National Marine Park, a protected area of islands in the Gulf of Thailand and also the setting for the infamous Alex Garland backpacking novel, The Beach. The park is mostly…

10 Sep '11

Photo of the Week 13

Posted in Photos of the Week – Thailand

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This week’s Photo of the Week was taken at Mark’s birthday bash in the hills of Sairee. We rented a villa out and had a grand time swimming, chatting, and enjoying the view. I love birthdays, and can’t believe mine is just two months after Mark’s. Can’t wait to see where in the world I’ll be…

13 Jun '11

When The Traveler Goes To Art School: Travel Website

Posted in Artistic Endeavors – Belize – Thailand

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Welcome back to my series sharing a little bit of my artwork from the last two years. Big surprise! It’s travel related. For those of you who go straight to the gift shop in art museums and are totally over this, rest assured this is the second to last post! There are no words to properly…