So imagine you're having a forced sleepover with a bunch of people you don't know who are all smaller than you, and you have to share the same bed (and one of them snores like a Mack truck).
Read MoreI'd recommend Koh Samui to just about anyone: young families, singles, older couples; anyone at all can have a great time on Samui because it's relatively safe and cheap, and you're surrounded with Thai culture, great weather, beautiful scenery, and the people are fantastic.
Read MoreAt only 1500 Baht (most 'tours' cost almost double that) it was a trip that I couldn't pass up. So last Sunday, the 4 of us from Cheong Mon Beach Hotel made the trek to Bob Bar. Upon arrival, we met up with a group of 7 others and then we travelled from the North East side of Koh Samui down to the South coast, and then onto Koh Mat Sum by boat.
Read MoreI've never really driven a scooter before, and Thailand...well that's all kinda new to me. So when I rented a scooter for 24 hours on Sunday and toured the island in 35 degree weather, I didn't really know what I was getting myself into.
Read MoreDay 3 in Koh Samui led me to the biggest street market I've ever seen - the Fisherman's Village. Handmade jewelry, clothing and shoes, to lines of food vendors cooking up everything from pad Thai and BBQ chicken to crocodile and octopus.
Read MoreMy 'life' was split between my North Face 75L pack and my Peak Design Everyday 30L backpack. As I sat there, I had all the feels. I didn't know when or even if I was coming back, so offering any explanations for my plans and saying the goodbyes was a very different experience.
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