Monday, March 29th
5:25 am
Over 60 million people speak Thai (six times more than speak Swedish!)
Unlike in many parts of Asia, Thais will expect you learn at least hello and thank you in their language. It’s the least you can do for a perfect vacation, right? Any efforts will pay off &, again, unlike many parts of Asia, Thais will [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
Monday, March 22nd
4:00 pm
Are you getting the best from your photos? If you’ve ever wondered how professional photographers get the sky to look so blue and the puffy white clouds to pop, a polarising filter is a crucial tool to enable you to do both, and more.
What does it do?
You may have heard of polarising sunglasses.
A polarised lens helps [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
Monday, March 15th
4:26 pm
A round-up of what’s been said or suggested about Koh Samui by the worldwide media in 2010 - it’s not all beaches and palm trees.
Sydney Morning Herald: Solitude, with a side dish of style
The Telegraph: ‘guilty pleasures in Koh Samui’
Condé Nast Traveler: Readers’ spa awards 2010
Fah Thai magazine: Sunday brunch options on Samui
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Koh Samui Sunset
Monday, March 8th
1:30 am
Koh Samui might call to mind beaches and spas - but its coconuts are of particular acclaim. Local growers will tell you they’re the best in Thailand.
You might equate coconut with a sickly Bounty bar or other fake confection - but that’s set to change.
2 coconut treats to try:
A fresh coconut.
Happily, someone else will wield [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
Saturday, March 6th
1:28 am
Lonely Planet says that 80% of you bring your mobile phones on holiday.
On arrival, easily get connected with a local Samui phone number and pay-as-you-go SIM card. Mobile carriers have SIM cards available at local shops, including convenience stores like 7-11.
So forget roaming rates. Check out our Koh Samui packing list for other ideas about [...]
With love,
Koh Samui Sunset
