When the husband and I were deciding on a honeymoon destination, we quickly settled onto Thailand instead of wasting time and looking at other places and boy oh boy! Are we glad we chose Thailand!
Koh Samui is one of the many islands in Thailand that have become quite popular and prospered because of the advent of tourism. Going to Koh Samui has been one of the best experiences of my life. I managed to tick off at least 40% of my bucket list within three days of being there.
The husband booked a separate villa in Koh Samui, named Bhundhari overlooking the Chaweng beach. We decided to go all out with the villa and then move onto cheaper hotels in Phuket and Bangkok because honestly, we only came to the hotel at night to sleep. Honestly, I fell in love with the hotel. We had our own private swimming pool and a sun deck (where we never lounged lol). a HUGE bathroom including a jacuzzi, a separate shower and an outdoor shower (I loved that part of the bathroom). It was honestly, the best hotel I have EVER stayed in.
Anyway, the first day in Koh Samui, we rented a motorbike (husbands VERY first time riding one) and I am amazed that I managed to survive the entire day! We went around town to see what was up and about so we could come back later the next day. After the short ride to town, we managed to get out of bed and hit the beach. Now, my husband isn't a beach person, but I am. And man was I ecstatic! I ran around the beach like a kid high on a sugar rush! It was seriously amazing! We managed to catch the sunset before retiring to our room and calling in room service!
Right, where we snorkelled. |
THAT is a fake smile. The hike killed my feet and quads. |
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The view from the top! |
The next and the last day, we planned to go to a nearby temple and then move on to riding the elephants. After a short visit to the temple, we managed to befriend a lovely couple from Romania and went on the adventure together. We rode on an elephant, fed it shit loads of bananas and then watched a fun monkey show. After that, we decided to buzz down and relax with a fish pedicure (NOT good if you are way too squirmy). I finally managed to calm down and relax and just get done with the pedicure. The people over there were extremely friendly and it was such a nice atmosphere.
We then had an amazing lunch amongst the locale who managed to cook extremely yummy food for us at such a short notice.
As we were heading home, we decided to quickly hike to a waterfall. Wasn't such a good idea right after having such a huge meal and also getting sick (didn't know I was 4 weeks pregnant there, and it was nausea that was hitting me). I literally just flopped down on a HUGE boulder next to the waterfall and the husband decided to hike a little more. He finally got wind down and sat down on a small swing that they had made right inside the waterfall. I really wish I had the energy to go up and take pictures over there.
Next morning we took off for the airport which then took us to Phuket and we spent our days lounging, eating and relaxing over there. To be honest, I had an amazing time in Koh Samui and if circumstances ever work out, I would love to go back and explore more. Both, the husband and I aren't really partying fans so we skipped out the half moon and full moon parties. But friends who have been to the parties have always raved about it.
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It was lovely reading the post. Sounds like an amazing trip. I haven’t been there, want to go but the number of hours the flight will take always discourage me. I’ve seen people getting fish pedicure but not sure if I’ll be able to sit still for that much time.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an amazing trip! Thanks for sharing :)
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I've been reading more and more about Thailand being a destination. Koh Samui looks absolutely wonderful with its pretty beaches and waterfalls, people who are kind, and (of course!) an elephant ride or two. x
ReplyDeleteStrong words that it's the best hotel you've ever been to. I've been to Thailand a couple of times but never Koh Samui...I'll now have to add it to the list and I think I just found my hotel for the visit!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome but don't think I can't my feet in a tank full of fish. Ill pass on that one LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat Read. Thank you for this. Looking for our next destination and this is in the list!
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit there! I did one of those fish foot spas once, it tickled so much!! Haha
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Sounds like an amazing time. And sooo relaxing. A friend of mine did that feet in the fish tank. Looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful that you got to take your unborn child on holiday and you did not know that you were pregnant at the time! I love the idea of renting a motorbike although I have to confess I have never been on one before haha x
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ReplyDeleteI have visited Koh Samui many years ago with my family. Its a good place to relax, eat and to discover beautiful places. BTW - How was fish pedicure? I was always too scared to try it :D haha :)
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From what I have read Koh Samui is an amazing romantic/ honeymoon destination and I can see from your post and the lovely pictures, why.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so gorgeous here! Glad you go to enjoy it together. And didn't die on the bike ride haha. Cant wait to go there.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This trip looks absolutely amazing!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time. My Sister was recently in Thailand and loved it, Its definitely on my list of places to visit.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best of Thailand, Koh-Samui! I love how the locals promite their island, and how luscious the beauty of it. I can stay here for long term :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a cool place! It has the perfect mix of urban and natural experiences.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful time! I have heard that Thailand is a gorgeous place and your pictures definitely attest to that! Another place to add to my ever growing travel list :)
ReplyDeleteThailand is such a beautiful place, I really wish I can go and visit one day. Looks like you had amazing time and your pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour trip was amazing and I would be ecstatic to see an elephant from that close! And hey! your trip was even more special because your little one was there already with you (even if you didn't know it)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing experience, great photos! Did I read right? Were you 4 weeks pregnant when you were in this trip? If so, Congratulations! Thanks for sharing these tips, I will go to Thailand soon so these come in handy. xo,Miha
ReplyDeleteThis looks like quite the trip. Sorry you got sick. I did that my last pregnancy. Didn't know I was pregnant and why new car smell was killing me... Hope you get to travel again soon.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you got to see the elephants up close! Thailand is definitely on my list of places to see before I'm 35. What city would you say is the best one to visit first? By the way, congrats on your wonderful news!
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