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Hi! I’m Marina, a solo female traveler, digital nomad, and freedom chaser. Embracing slow travel, I take the time to connect with places on a deeper level. Mid-range hotels and rented condos are my go-tos, with an occasional treat in a luxury hotel.
If you’re looking for travel inspiration and advice, insights into the digital nomad lifestyle, or just some great stories from the road, you’re in the right place.
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🏝️Koh Kood - the prettiest Thai island you need to add to your bucket list!
Gorgeous beaches, soft white sand, crystal clear waters, minimal infrastructure, and no crowds…simply paradise❤️
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🏆MY AWARDS:
BEST FOOD 🍜
Thailand, South Korea, Japan, and Italy are a no-brainer when it comes to food.
FRIENDLIEST LOCALS🤝
Thailand has the friendliest people I’ve encountered during my travels. Brazil comes next; Brazilians are super friendly, warm, and fun people. Japan’s politeness is unbeatable, and Maldivians are the most chill, and also very friendly and kind.
BEST BEACHES 🏝️
The Maldives has postcard-perfect beaches, Cuba has crystal-clear Caribbean waters, Zanzibar has the most vibrant turquoise waters I’ve seen, and the Philippines has 7,641 islands and so many beautiful beaches.
MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES🌆
Rio de Janeiro has the most spectacular views and breathtaking landscapes- it’s my favorite city. Salvador de Bahia has colorful colonial charm, Istanbul has amazing Bosphorus views, and Havana has a unique, vibrant atmosphere and vintage cars you can’t find anywhere else.
BEST ADVENTURE 🏄♀️
Morocco has camel rides, desert, and surfing. Kenya has amazing safaris and tribes, Brazil has diverse ecosystems, and Thailand has amazing mountains, islands, and temples.
BEST SCENERY 🏞️
Indonesia has lush nature and breathtaking views, Egypt has ancient monuments and the Nile, Italy has picturesque towns, and Greece has stunning islands.
CLEANEST💚
Singapore, Japan, Slovenia, and the UAE have spotless streets.
SAFEST ✅
South Korea, the UAE, Thailand, and Japan are the places where I could leave my laptop unattended, and also walk the streets at night without worry.
Do you agree or disagree with my rankings? Comment below!🙏🌎
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Koh Kood is Thailand’s best-kept secret!🏝️ It’s the island with the clearest waters I’ve seen in Thailand.
Although Koh Kood is easily accessible from Bangkok, it remains untouched by mass tourism.
Here you’ll find the raw beauty, powdery white-sand beaches, the clearest waters, corals, sandbanks, waterfalls, river, and mangrove forests.
Unlike some other Thai islands, Koh Kood is quite undeveloped- there’s no 7-Eleven but there’s Minimart, and no car rental service or songtaew (shared taxi).
It’s located south of the popular island Koh Chang, near the Cambodian maritime border.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲:
From Bangkok, the journey takes approximately 6 hours and 45 minutes (bus + ferry) and a one-way ticket costs only 1100 tbh, or $31.
You can book your ticket on the 12Go Asia website or directly with the ferry company Boonsiri.
I arrived here from Koh Mak, which is only a 30-minute ferry ride away.
𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁:
November to February is the peak season, so the weather is perfect.
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
There’s no car rental service here, so most people rent a scooter. You can rent one for about 250tbh ($7) per day.
There are no regular taxis on the island, but you can book one through your resort (it can be expensive).
𝗦𝗜𝗠 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱:
Make sure to get an AIS SIM card, as it has the best coverage on the island. Other providers, like TrueMove, often don’t have reliable service on the island.
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🏝️Kooh Kood - one of Thailand’s last unspoiled islands. 🇹🇭
This island is a dream. No crowds, untouched nature, spectacular powdery white-sand beaches, and the most beautiful, crystal-clear waters I’ve ever seen in Thailand.
Hands down, my favorite Thai island. And probably the most beautiful one! 😍
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To me, FREEDOM IS EVERYTHING - the freedom to choose what I want to do and where I want to be.
Koh Kood is one of those unspoiled places where the beauty feels almost unreal. Three amazing waterfalls, white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, sandbanks, mangrove forests, and the list goes on.
Our planet is so beautiful, and having the freedom to discover hidden gems like this incredible island and enjoy unspoiled nature makes me so happy and grateful.
📍Khlong Chao Waterfall - Koh Kood, Thailand
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Sometimes you have to slow down, enjoy the sunset and live in the moment. 🌅
📍Koh Mak, Thailand
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Sunsets on Koh Mak hit different… Unspoiled nature, secluded beaches, pure tranquility.🌅
📍Koh Mak, Thailand
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Bangkok’s mass transit system is modern and easy to use. 🚆
It includes BTS (Skytrain) and MRT (subway). Both options are the best way to move around the city and avoid the heavy traffic.
Train run every 4 minutes and operate from 5:30am to midnight on weekdays and from 6am to midnight on weekends and public holidays.
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🇹🇭 If you’re looking for the perfect day trip from Bangkok, Kanchanaburi Province is the place to go. It takes about 2 hours and a half to get there.
I went on a day trip with @getyourguide and we visited Erawan National Park and The Bridge on the River Kwai. It was the perfect combo of history and nature, and everything was well organized.
The Erawan Falls is named after the 3-headed elephant in Hindu mythology. There are 7 levels, but only 3 of them are suitable for swimming. If you want to take a dip, be sure to rent a life jacket at the entrance (you can’t swim without it). It costs only 20 THB for 2 hours.
However, if you decide not to swim, you will have more time to explore the area. The jungle views are incredible - so lush and green. And, you might spot some wild animals along the way! I only saw a monitor lizard but there are also monkeys, wild boars, and many other animals.
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I feel so lucky to have witnessed the most important ceremony in Thailand - The Royal Barge Procession!
This spectacular ceremony has both royal and religious significance. It dates back 700 years, but it’s super rare and only happens for the most special occasions.
This year, it was organized to celebrate the King’s 72nd birthday. King Rama X and other members of the royal family traveled along the Chao Praya River in this grand spectacle.
There were 52 royal barges, and each one was a masterpiece!😍
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