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A Display of Colors at Samui Butterfly Garden

September 13, 2017 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Laem Set Village is a quaint, sleepy village on the southern part of Ko Samui. This quiet village is not as crowded with tourists as the other villages on the island. It has a number of good resorts, a lot of which cater to the upscale market. Many people like to go here to see beaches that are pretty much still unspoilt by development. People also go here to visit Samui Butterfly Garden, which can be found in Na Tian.

butterfly garden samui, thailand — See butterflies in Samui Butterfly Garden

A short 20 minutes drive away from Lamai and 40 minutes from Chaweng, the butterfly garden is one of the attractions of Laem Set. Situated on a hilltop in Na Tian, the entire compound, which is bordered by a net enclosure, houses different species of butterflies. …

Simple Tips to Protect Your Health in Samui

September 12, 2017 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

One of the things you must keep in mind when you go on vacation is you must always take care of your health. When you are visiting an unfamiliar place, your body may not be accustomed to the conditions of the new environment. This is why you must know what to expect in that place before you go on your trip. Here are simple tips you can do to ensure the protection of your health in Samui.

health in samui, samui health risk, thailand — Consult a doctor when health is at risk

First, never drink tap water. This rule is actually applicable to a lot of tourist destinations. In Ko Samui, tap water is not potable. You should not drink it or even use it for brushing your teeth. There’s no need to worry about drinking water because bottled water is …

Elephant Trekking in Samui

November 8, 2015 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Ko Samui does not only offer pristine white sand beaches, exciting water sports activites, pulsating nightlife, and good food. Aside from these attractions, there are other exciting activities that you can do when you visit the island. Elephant trekking in Samui is an activity that will give you a one of a kind experience of going up to the mountain jungle on the back of an elephant. This tourist attraction is popular not just in Samui but in other parts of Thailand as well, such as Phuket, Chiang Mai, Kanchanaburi, and Nakhon Lampang. This is why it has become a part of almost every tourist’s itinerary when going to Thailand as long as the service is available.

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Elephants hold a special place in Thai culture. In the past, these animals were revered by many and were often used by the monarchs in their travels. The white elephant, which was quite rare, was considered sacred and symbolized a just and powerful rule for the monarch and prosperity and peace for the nation. Even now, white elephants are still treated as sacred animals. They are not allowed to perform the same work that ordinary elephants do. The royal white elephant, which is chosen based on a set of criteria, is treated like royalty. …

Take a Trip to Na Mueang Waterfalls

November 7, 2015 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Na Mueang Waterfalls is one of the major attractions in Ko Samui. It got its name from the purplish hue of the rock where the water cascades. The falls is located farther inland than most of the island attractions. It is an easy 10-kilometer drive from the town of Na Thon. From the highway, you will find a paved road that leads to the waterfalls. The place has a small parking area. If you get tired of the beach and all the water sports activities, you can visit the falls for a relaxing break.

waterfalls, samui, thailand — Majestic Na Mueang Waterfalls

The waterfall has two tiers. The first is called Na Mueang 1 and is 18 meters high. It is easily accessible through a short walk from the paved road. Na Mueang 2 is about 79 meters high and is farther uphill. You can reach this second tier by walking at least 30 minutes up in the jungle. You may also take an elephant trek wherein you ride the back of an elephant that treks through the mountain trail going to the falls. You will pay a small fee for the latter but it makes the trip so much fun. The elephants are stationed near the small parking area. …

Get to Know Big Buddha Beach

November 6, 2015 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Big Buddha Beach, which is actually called Bangrak Beach, has been so aptly named because of the imposing Buddha statue that stands 12 meters tall on Wat Phra Yai. The statue is visible from a distance and can be seen even as one flies in to Samui aboard an airplane. The large statue took two years to construct, and now it serves as one of the main attractions not just in Bangrak Beach but in all of Ko Samui. The statue is perched on top of a wide staircase. Going to the top of those stairs will give you a breathtaking view of the island and the sea.

big buddah beach, samui, thailand — Pristine Big Buddha Beach

The beach offers less expensive accommodations than in other places in Ko Samui. This is perhaps the reason why it became a popular spot for backpackers and budget travelers. However, the area has seen fast and great development over the years, and now it is home to some high-end resorts and hotels. This development has attracted tourists other than the budget travelers, making the visitors to the area a lot more diverse than before. …

Ko Samui Monkey Shows

November 5, 2015 By // by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Many years ago, before tourism hit big in Ko Samui, the main industry on the island was coconut farming. It was the locals’ primary source of income. To help them in coconut farming, the locals would train monkeys to climb up the trees, pick the coconuts for them, and do other tricks that were helpful in their daily chores. When tourism eventually hit big on the island, many people turned to other sources of income that benefitted from this new booming industry. Some of them came up with a very good idea: monkey shows.

moneky shows, samui, thailand — Entertaining Monkey Shows in Samui

And why not? They already had trained monkeys for performers. All they needed to do was give these animals further training for more tricks. The idea turned out to be a good one. Now, tourists who go to Ko Samui watch these monkey shows and are amazed by the adorable performances of these little creatures. The monkeys are treated well by their trainers, as they always have been even when they used to help in coconut farming. …