If I travel and go there will they be a little wary of a foreigner like myself? I guess if I went by myself it would be okay versus a large group. Quick question: You mention “no-farang” island. You both look great too, it is amazing what true happiness can do to people! You have made Thailand look so fun and nice. Hope you two get to hang out again really soon! You look like you really had tons of fun and laughs together even though I realize videos take a lot of work to put together (you make it look easy). You and Ashley interact so well, it is so nice and natural even with the camera there. Also, as a viewer, I felt like you were very inviting, like a friend sending a message, saying “look what a neat place I found and see you soon!”. The video was so fun, informative, and conveyed how it truly feels like paradise (even if a little warm, but heck a break from the cold earlier!). READ NEXT: What to pack for Southeast Asia I hope it stays this peaceful, because it’s on my list of places to come back to. There’s nothing quite like a quiet jungly beach where you can swim for hours without getting cold, leave your stuff on the beach without worrying too much about it, and feel like you’ve gone back a little bit in Thai time. Reverse the journey to come back and fly out or onwards to your next destination. If you have to hang out in for a day or more on either end of transit, here’s a nice list of Phuket things to do, and more things in Phuket beyond Patong.Īfter a week spent between Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi, with Yao Noi being my favorite by far for the better views, I left feeling relaxed, recharged, and happy. To get to the pier, you can take a Songthaew from Krabi town to the bus station for 30 baht, and a larger songthaew ‘bus’ from the bus station to the pier for 100 baht. They also depart almost hourly and cost between 150 and 200 baht depending on the speed. From Krabi, head to the Ta Len pier and catch either a longtail or speed boat. Koh Yao Noi is easy enough to reach by longtail or speed boat from Phuket and Krabi, both of which have airports.įrom Phuket, boats depart from the Bangrong pier almost hourly and cost 200 baht. There are also cooking classes and a few quirky coffee shops and a bar or two, so you’ll have chances to meet others. I find that places with a common interest like a sport tend to be good for solo traveling, because whether people are alone or with others, they’re going to go there for the love of their sport. While Koh Yao Noi is not a backpacker place, drawing in crowds looking for a party, it does attract rock climbers and yogis. Is Koh Yao Noi good for solo travelers? At Paradise Koh Yao If you’re looking for something romantic, Paradise Koh Yao is perfect, though I went there with a friend and enjoyed it just the same. The restaurants also serve up delicious food, with fresh ingredients and plenty of Thai-inspired dishes to choose from. Not a bad place to hang your hat for a few days The beach is quiet, without the hum of motors on speedboats or beach touts. It feels like a well-kept secret far and away from anything else, at the end of a national park and close to the uniquely-shaped islands, making each sunrise look that much more amazing. While I’m not as into mega resorts, I love little hideaways like this. It’s a secluded, relaxed, and gorgeous high-end boutique resort with hillside bungalows in a dreamy setting. I stayed at Paradise Koh Yao for a couple of days on the island and thought it was fantastic. Most of the resorts are smaller in size and designed to be eco-friendly with relaxation in mind. Stay Loved this swing on the beach at Paradise Koh YaoĮven if you’re not usually a resort person, Koh Yao Noi is the place to splurge. If you want to check out neighboring Koh Yao Yai, it’s also possible to take a longtail boat over from the south side of Koh Yao Noi for 50 baht, and worth it for an afternoon if you’re a fan of sandbar beaches like this one: Lam Haed beachĪdditionally it’s easy to book an island hopping tour or to take out a kayak if you want to explore the islands nearby. Most visitors also rent motorbikes to explore the island’s waterfalls and many beaches with only a few other tourists, if any at all. If you have a bit of experience, though, the views while you climb are stunning. It’s also popular for rock climbing, though as a rock climber told me on the longtail boat out, it’s not ideal for beginners. I know I’ve already waxed poetic about it but I couldn’t get over how perfect the water was for swimming – crystal clear and not too hot and not too cold. Things to do Rock climb, yoga, swim, chill, repeatįor the most part, people head to Koh Yao Noi to enjoy the beach. Is Koh Yao Noi good for solo travelers?.
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