Diving is something I really want to try someday. Wear reef-safe sunscreen before getting in the sea! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. We soon got closely acquainted with bean bags, red wine and the somewhat omnipresent giant Buddha – we were definitely feeling enlightened by the end of the night…. Koh-Lanta: La Guerre des Chefs (transl. The national park is known for breathtaking views, a unique nature trail and intriguingly, a lighthouse. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Next up of the main beaches is Klong Khong beach and finally Klong Nin beach. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cassiethehag_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0')};Avoid midday if you want to hike as this area can get very hot. ( Log Out /  I stayed at Guesthouse Grand House with the nicest host ever. Australian Musician www.sophiekoh.com https://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/sophie-koh/id90175192 The host at my guesthouse said this is her personal favourite day trip from Koh Lanta. She decided that this was extortion, especially as it was something that TripAdvisor hadn’t raved about. After 3 nights in a “rustic”, leaking, bamboo hut we were more than happy to meet one of Sophie’s best friends Sam in Phuket. Filled with a mixture of intrepedation and excitement we sat in the car, doors locked, taking photo after photo of these bizarre little animals. At Krabi, you will be able to visit the famous Railay Beach. This could not be easier, with regular flights from elsewhere in Thailand, depending on if you’re continuing from Chiang Mai or it’s your first island stop after a 4 day Bangkok itinerary. We agreed we’d have one, but much to his disappointment refused to hand over any money until we’d seen it with our very own eyes. Your email address will not be published. It's also quite big. There was also a professional photographer on board, eco-friendly refillable water cups and electrolytes which was a nice touch. We settled on a bungalow/room for the three of us, at the princely sum of £14. Hi, I’m Cassie, and I’ve been solo travelling the globe since May 2018. This is a great budget option for solos or couples in need of a cheap but comfortable private room which include a private bathroom. This is how it looks from the boat hahaa. and more than made up for the so called ‘waterfall’. It turned out to be an inspired choice and remains one of the best meals we have had to date. From here, you can ask for a seat on a shared minibus to Koh Lanta. Sophie Kohs is an Advertising major at the S.I. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cassiethehag_com-medrectangle-3-0')};Things to do in Koh Lanta: I paid for and organised this trip 100% independently. The following day we rented a bogey green car with all the power of a budgy. Since arriving alone in New Zealand in March 2020, I have situated myself in Auckland where I have been working full-time. I chose the cheapest option with a fan and ‘cold’ shower. It wasn’t long before Sam was properly introduced to travelling life. Required fields are marked *. The show is broadcast on TF1 and there have been 17 regular seasons and 4 special seasons. Ahhh blob? The cost should include drinks (water and soda), lunch (including a vegan option), snacks, rental snorkelling gear and transfers to and from your accommodation. We had two hours to snorkel off the side of the island and also eat the buffet lunch organised by our tour guides. Sophie slipped on the Thai side to try her luck, but after staring absently with a blank expression (no, not her usual look) the game was up and the guard told her it would be £4 for each person and an extra £2 to park the bogey, almost ten times more than the cost for a local. While whale sharks, rays and turtles had been recently spotted there, on my trip we largely saw many varieties of individual and huge schools of fish. It was helpfully 30-seconds from my guesthouse too. I may receive a small commission if you use the links which costs you no extra but helps me keep this blog going. Unfortunately, the day I visited, there was a huge jellyfish explosion and we couldn’t get in the water. I was thankfully not required to take a refresher with Andaman Dive Adventure. Costs: Free, of course. That evening we watched the sunset from a bamboo tree house before devouring a BBQ seafood diner. What scares you the most about solo female travel? https://lantaanimalwelfare.com/. Great place . I just love food and I can't get enough of trying … The two original tribes this season were Boro and Machiga. Overall the reviews are very high. You can book tours and transport directly here. Most of the video has no sound.Sophie Rundle's IG story and post on 11th Jan. 2020.. Hahaha, seriously, it was so funny. Bon visionnage ! Two monkeys sat proud as punch in the middle of the road, nonchalantly cooling their balls on the tarmac. There are many chilled out beach bars and restaurants along the coast, particularly along Long Beach, who will leave you in peace to enjoy their seating even if you only buy one drink. I couldn’t rate Koh Lanta enough and highly recommend it for anyone wanting a relaxing, less touristy alternative to some of the other Thai islands. She’d flown from London to join us for ten days, before returning to pack up her boyfriend and belongings having taken the once in a lifetime opportunity to move to the ‘Big Apple’. Which didn’t bother me at all – I loveee fish. Tofu balls, vegan pancakes and cute cats at Potato Cafe (near Long Beach, Koh Lanta). You can also join the minibus to Koh Lanta from Krabi or Aonang, which I’ve also seen quoted at around 400 baht. Sam had joined us for both holidaying and travelling, so after a few days of exploring we boarded a boat to Krabi town and then onwards to Railay beach. Definitely recommend Koh Lanta for anyone either needing something super relaxing or after fun activities. You can also head to hidden gem Kantiang Beach, which many people have listed as their favourite in Koh Lanta. I forgot to take a photo of Koh Kradan. Snorkelling in Koh Lanta. New Single 'I UNDERSTAND' out May 2012 New Album 'Oh My Garden' out July 6th 2012 www.sophiekoh.com Whilst Sophie Koh’s one-time wish to be a Playschool presenter never actually eventuated, she did manage to land herself on the set of Neighbours in 2010 for a musical cameo role. The ferry to and from Phuket goes via Koh Phi Phi. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cassiethehag_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0')};The highly reviewed Koh Rok snorkelling tour is said to have gorgeous coral reefs, turquoise waters and many varieties of tropical fish. This is one of the most popular day trips from Koh Lanta and usually follows the below itinerary: An 80m swim through a dark tunnel, pitch black aside from the guide’s distant torch, leads you to this isolated cave. At this point Sophie and I considered letting nature run its course…… fortunately for Sam, both Sophie and I decided to join her in the car. It’s easy to find vegan food in Koh Lanta as all restaurants will sell some variety of vegan options, though the quality will be mixed and the food may be a little plain. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. (Edited by myself for the blog post.) All was not lost though, the walk through the jungle alone was quite an experience as we stopped by huge caves with long tree roots hanging down,…. One friend stayed at Andawa Lanta House, a budget option by Klong Nin Beach. You can see more of his underwater photography here: The filters used in their BPA free water bottles are created based on technology originally developed for the NASA space programme. It features a handful of songs sung in Mandarin and is produced by J. Walker. Enticed by the mating call, his behaviour became more boisterous and the chase was now officially on. It’s, of course, more expensive than the mainland (in Chiang Mai you can get an hourlong Thai massage for 200 baht and which is 395 baht here) but reasonable for an island. Monday 25th April We bought a toastie each, of course, and boarded the small boat to Koh Lanta. Change ). This was the first time both Sophie and Sam had ever seen elephants in real life, so we stopped for a while and took some photos before carrying on to the waterfall. Paradise jungle vibes aside, there’s not much to do as it’s a smallish hidden beach in the shadow of towering limestone cliffs, but it’s very cool to witness. Hey tout le monde Ajd, Denis Brogniart interview Moussa qui parlera de son aventure Koh-Lanta ! Koh's fourth studio album, Book Of Songs, was released in 2017. If you're a reader, @where, How to make your travel content more inclusive, conscious and accessible, An Introduction to Slow Fashion (and how we can make it more accessible). Most schools require you to do a refresher course if you’ve not dived for some time, but policies vary regarding how recently you must have dived. It cost me 300K baht on the way back and the minibuses go around once an hour. This makes me miss Asia and snorkeling and diving! The water is warm and the sand is soft. It takes around 70 minutes to Koh Phi Phi and four hours to Phuket. Koh-Lanta: Bocas del Toro was the third season of the French version of Survivor, Koh-lanta.This season took place in Panama on Bocas del Toro, and was broadcast on TF1 from June 6, 2003 to August 28, 2003 airing on Fridays at 6:55 p.m. You will also stop off at an idyllic island for a buffet lunch. Upon arrival we flagged down a tuk tuk and got him to drop us at the backpackers hippie hub area between the main road and the beach. Just beautiful. Onboard the second boat we were approached by a man called Tum. Insta Live: Denis Brogniart en direct avec Charlotte après son élimination (Koh Lanta 2020) #KohLanta #RetourDesHéros. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cassiethehag_com-box-4-0')};Popular diving spots for all divers: Koh Ha (which was recommended to me as, though very popular from Koh Lanta, the tourists from Koh Phi Phi do not visit this one), Koh Rok and Koh Bida, Popular diving spots for experienced divers only: Hin Deang/ Hin Muang and Kled Keow Wreck. If you MUST wear regular sunscreen, at least don’t top it up right before you snorkel, meaning it is no use to you and simply washes off in the water, damaging the coral. That was until they took one step too many and were hissed and spat at by the elder of the two. I described the four main beaches above but with a scooter you can go further South and find your own deserted beach too. Although I don’t advocate travel at this time, I hope my earnest posts on everything from solo backpacking to mental well-being on the road, will help prepare you for trips in the future. Blob. The following morning a Hello Kitty cab picked us up from our hotel. The beaches are said to get quieter and more relaxing the further South you go. This is mainly due to the dirty beaches and the slightly rude locals, but to be fair the locals did admit we weren’t in the best area, but the ‘nice’ places were all 5star resorts, so they’d would be nice wherever they were. Most dive schools charge around 3500 baht for 1-day fun diving (2 dives) plus 600 baht for the park fee. My friends stayed at Klong Nin Beach which sounds dreamy. Sam and I took her word for it (she’d most definitely know). Whilst the majority of tourists stay at Klong Dao (popular with families) or Pra Ae Beach, better known as Long Beach, which stretches for 4km of white sand. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Looks amazing! All diving photo credits go to Matt Pearson. I enjoyed their tofu balls and dips for lunch one day too. Tip: My tour with Tin Adventure Sea Tour was MUCH cheaper booking through my guesthouse than some of the options to pre-book online. Various veggie and vegan options, mostly Asian. Blob? Instead, we simply had longer to enjoy Koh Ngai. Beyond sweet. We met her at the reception of the Mangrove hotel in south Phuket. Similarly, when you leave Koh Lanta, you can ask them to arrange a pick up from your accommodation to Krabi airport. Whilst the cheapest options are the open massage platforms along the beach and the priciest options at resorts, Dreamy Spa is a good mid-range option. This all looks incredible! They are a 5* dive school with glowing reviews all round, but I actually chose them because their boat looked the most comfortable hahaa. We bumped into the couple from the Kayak, and soon sat down by a fan and enjoyed one of our last boat rides. Live instagram de Denis Brogniart avec Jesta et Benoît de KL16 - Duration: 59:07. All operators charge 400K baht for this service. We thought it was small, but it was so deserted the boat suddenly looked massive! In this time, I’ve backpacked around Southeast Asia, Japan and The Balkans, alongside spending a year living in Australia. We decided that a nice meal, a few beers and a Thai massage would be the perfect way to end the day. The local restaurants are cheaper but I wasn’t really enjoying the food so went out seeking delicious flavours and vegan proteins…. All diving photo credits go to Matt Pearson. What beautiful beaches! I met the NICEST couple at the beginning of the day who chatted with me the whole time and sat with me at lunch the whole day… and at the Koh Ngai beach bar bought me a pina colada. ( Log Out /  Ask any dive school for this if you’re not sure you’ll be comfortable in the water again. ( Log Out /  Discounts usually apply for multiple days diving. Before long a Chinese couple on a scooter pulled up, jumped off and started taking photos. Sam and I both chose full body and Sophie decided to go for her shoulders and back. You can arrange a pickup with your accommodation or head directly to the pier. I also asked my friends who’ve visited Koh Lanta if they’d recommend their accommodation and fortunately they did. Unsurprisingly, relaxing on the beach is one of the number one things to do in Koh Lanta. Achievements. Diving with Andaman Dive Adventure is one of the best things to do on Koh Lanta. We went to Koh Ha. After numerous attempts to get the bathroom door to close and remain closed, she had to resort to using the bed side cabinet. The show has been hosted by Denis Brogniart since the second season. Inspiring Travel Bloggers to Follow in 2021 – celebrating DIVERSITY in the travel community. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cassiethehag_com-large-leaderboard-2-0')};This should include a transfer to and from your accommodation, divemaster, all rental dive gear, breakfast, lunch (including a vegan option), water, sodas and fruits. The following day we set off on a trek to find a waterfall. There are usually no sun loungers along the beaches in Koh Lanta (which many prefer to the more touristy Phuket) unless they’re provided by beachside accommodation, so be sure to bring a towel. Our tails were between our legs but our heads were held. However, I was advised it is a bit of a tourist-trap (for example, mostly souvenir shops that did not feel authentic). This costs 450 baht and 850 baht respectively. You will get a private room with a proper massage table (with a hole for the head) and are able to choose an essential oil. The series premiered on August 4, 2001. At this point, cupids potion began to wear off and the monkey became more interested in what food he could potentially pilfer. The lasting memory of which was seeing Sophie being thrown around in a headlock and hearing her shout “furrrrkin ‘ell! ( Log Out /  Since Koh Rok also has great diving, it’s recommended for groups with both divers and snorkelling enthusiasts, since you can all go together. Thankfully, everyone was very understanding about this (as we should be since it’s a freaky thing totally out of the tour guides control). The second snorkelling trip of the day was off Koh Mook. The filters used in their BPA free water bottles are created based on technology originally developed for the NASA space programme. Three minutes down the road (most of it spent getting up the hill) we stumbled across something money couldn’t buy. These provide safe water from any non-salt water source in the world. The bus goes via the car ferry and will drop you at directly outside your accommodation. . There were thousands of jellyfish EVERYWHERE! Sophie Koh signed to In-Fidelity Recordings label after winning Triple J's Unearthed contest. The journey from Koh Tao to Krabi went well, the bus and the boat was lovely. Upon selecting your fish they cook it right there in front of you (if you can be bothered to sit and watch). You can also choose a private taxi. Phuket to Koh Lanta February 29, 2016 February 29, 2016 sophieandtomstravels After 3 nights in a “rustic”, leaking, bamboo hut we were more than happy to meet one of Sophie… Posts about Koh Lanta written by Sophies Travels. Koh Lanta-To Smiley If you read our last post you would know that we are not massive fans of Koh Lanta. We watched intriguingly as the Chinese couple stepped further and further away from their scooter, getting closer to the monkeys in order to get yet another selfie. 44.3k Followers, 325 Following, 24 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from @cyrilkohlanta Oh shit, sorry, excuse me!” She has since decided that she prefers rubs and gentle strokes to a Thai massage. As far as bad reviews go, he had been completely pilloried. The water was NOT that cold and the host brought me a second fan to make sure I wasn’t ever too hot. Your food all sounds great as well, great to know there’s plenty of good vegan options x, Thanks Sophie! ECO TIP: Remember not to touch the coral or underwater world when you snorkel or you will damage this already frail eco-system. Cost: 200 baht per day to rent a scooter (bargaining down is possible). Open for bowls, cake, espresso and salads tomorrow (Saturday) & Sunday from 9am till 3pm. Limited-edition 12-inch (signed by Sophie) Features hand-drawn illustrations by Sophie, song lyrics, personal photographs and other important details that made … On our way there we encountered some elephants on a dirt trak on the side of the road. Off to Koh Lanta Leaving Sairee gave us mixed feeling, we loved it there but we are excited about our next adventure – we’ve heard great things about Koh Lanta! 100% vegan and vegetarian options, including vegan pancakes, a great spaghetti bolognese, pizzas and Asian options. Koh-Lanta is a French reality game show based on the popular international Survivor format. While some amount of snorkelling is included in most island-hopping day trips from Koh Lanta – including the 4 islands one above – KOH ROK is largely recommended as being the best in Koh Lanta. This latest album sees her cross over into the indie-classical world. Aggressive, violent and unreasonable were words that cropped up far too many times for any of our liking. I stayed here at Long Beach – purely due to the cheap accommodation options – and loved it. Best hashtags for use with #kohlanta are #kohlanta #thailand #krabi #lesanges #lpdla #lanta #diving #tf #melaa #telerealite #scubadiving #kohsamui #travel #kolanta #lesmarseillais #w #thailandia #kohphiphi #lantadiver #phuket #lesmarseillaisauxcaraibes #amazingthailand #scuba #kohlantaisland #travelphotography #claudekohlanta #phiphiisland #sunset #aventure #bhfyp Krabi airport is tiny – when you leave the baggage collection and enter the ‘arrivals’ hall, you will see the tour desks on the left-hand corner. The larger monkey (closer to us) had by now finished off its chicken leg and had began eyeing us up for further goodies. The season was produced by Adventure Line Productions.Filming for the season began soon after the previous season was cancelled due to a … I enjoyed the veggie burger. It’s quite a long way to the dive sites and it was great to relax on the cushioned upper deck with the other divers. In the midst of the commotion, the younger one had stealthily slipped by and made off in the direction of the now unattended scooter. To call it underwhelming would be an understatement. Although the cost of diving off Koh Lanta is much pricier than other locations in Thailand, the general consensus by experienced divers is that it’s worth it.