Of course scuba diving will always be the main tourist attraction in Koh Tao, simply because it is one of the cheapest places in the world to get your PADI. But there are more things to do in Koh Tao besides scuba diving! Since I have lived in Koh Tao doing my PADI Divemaster course in this little paradise I will reveal the list of the coolest Koh Tao things to do according to ‘locals’.

With the help of one of my friends who is still living in Koh Tao this article is updated in March 2023.

Planning your trip to Thailand for 2 weeks? Unfortunately there are so many cool places to visit in Thailand and to see the most of the country I would suggest a 4 weeks itinerary around Thailand. That said it is understandable that not everyone has the time and money to travel to Thailand for 4 weeks.

It is hard to come up with the ultimate 14 days itinerary for Thailand and therefore I created 4 different itineraries so you can choose the one you prefer most!

Looking for the best way to travel around the islands in Thailand in 2023? I got you covered with 5 different island hopping itineraries to make the most of your trip to Thailand. In this travel blog you will find itineraries from Phuket, island hopping itineraries around Krabi and around Koh Samui, but also find 1-week Thailand island hopping itineraries as well as 2-week Thailand island hopping itineraries!

Last but not least I have a special itinerary for you... island hopping from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok and see some of the most remote, but also most pristine islands in Thailand: Koh Lipe.

Island hopping Thailand is probably one of the most popular holiday packages in Asia for young people. Everyone once heard stories about the Full Moon party, crazy nights in Koh Phi Phi or the early mornings in Phuket. But it is not only about partying, there are way more things to do in Thailand than just getting drunk. Let me show you the best islands in to travel in this amazing country. Im sure you will find the right one in this list.

Bangkok was the most visited city in the world before the Corona pandemic hit our planet, yet still everyone is having doubts about the safety situation in Thailand. With so many happy tourists telling their friends about island hopping in Thailand and their motorbike tours in the North I would suggest word of mouth would do its job, right? Well apparently there are still a lot of doubts if it is safe to travel to Thailand.

The vast majority of Thailand tourists leave the country with great memories, but on the other side there are also some horror stories like the Koh Tao murders and disappearing people in Bangkok. So how safe is Thailand actually in 2023?

Although I just had 5 amazing days in Koh Samui I can’t wait to go home! Yes, this is how I feel when I am boarding a boat to Koh Tao. Right now I am on the Lompraya high-speed ferry that takes me from Koh Samui to Koh Tao in 2 hours. Price? $17! It was my 6th time visiting Koh Samui, I really like it, but what I learned in 3 days Samui? I really adore Koh Tao, by far my favorite island to visit in Thailand. 

Island hopping Thailand is probably the most popular first big trip for young travelers and I can totally understand why! Traveling to Thailand is hot again after the global pandemic! Some may say the islands are overcrowded and the authentic Thai lifestyle is gone. I am the last one to deny this as Thailand tourism changed a lot over the years. But hey... I am just as much guilty as I have visited Thailand almost 20 times.

Island hopping in Thailand never gets boring and is always something to look forward to. The uncomplicated and laid-back vibe is something hard to explain, but it makes me book a Thailand holiday over and over.