The time that this little island was solely a diving paradise is long gone! Just like any other tourist destinations in Thailand, Koh Tao is getting more popular each year. Many tourists and travelers finding its way to this tiny little nirvana in the Gulf of Thailand. Traveling to Koh Tao is popular than ever before and there are numerous things to do besides diving. Hiking in Koh Tao is fabulous and with so many cool viewpoints it is one of the reasons to travel to Koh Tao in 2023.

Ever since I lived in the Caribbean in 2006 I have had a crush on islands. There is simply a different vibe and people seem to be happier than elsewhere. People don’t take life so serious and live a day-to-day lifestyle rather than worrying what the future will bring them. Over the years I have learned that islandlife is totally my thing. Running around on flip-flops wearing swimmers feels so uncomplicated and that is how life should be.

I used to say that I had a love hate relationship with this Indonesian island, but things changed: I am totally in love with this little green paradise! Due to its popularity the island went through massive changes the last years. The first time I decided to visit Bali was in 2010 and back then it was not at all a favourite: I got sick, it rained all the time and traffic was horrendous!

My new island crush is Kalanggaman Island Leyte and it is somewhere in the East of the Philippines. In a country with so many gorgeous islands it is hard to stand out, but from the moment I arrived it was love at first sight and I decided to write a Kalanggaman Island blog post about my new crush with all my travel tips and things to know. How to get there, where to stay, the facilities, the entrance fee and more.

If you are going on a trip to Bali and you want a slice of real island life then visit Nusa Penida. In this blog post I tell you all about the best things to do plus everything you need to know before traveling to Nusa Penida.

While reading and looking at the pictures you will understand why this was is actually one of the best places to visit in Bali. All the highlights, amazing places to see, things to do, where to stay, instagram spots and even Nusa Penida itineraries will be be discussed below.

If you decide to visit Nusa Penida on a day trip from Bali (not recommended) I will give you some tips. Enjoy this fabulous island before mass tourism takes over!

Always dreamt of tiny islands, deserted beaches, limestone cliffs and dramatic sunsets? It was in 2008 when I found El Nido in Northern Palawan for the first time and I was lucky to travel back to this paradise on earth several times ever since. The Philippines is an amazing country to visit and island hopping in El Nido should be on every travellers bucketlist.

Let me help you to not miss anything as I sum up the 14 best things to do, plus practical info on how to get here and where to stay in El Nido.

Just 30 minutes after I arrived I knew immediately that traveling to Isla Holbox was a great decision! Wow, what a little paradise I just discovered up on the north coast of the Yucatan peninsula! The sandy roads, the laid-back vibe, the Caribbean sea, the beautiful beaches and so many travelers and happy faces. The perfect place to live an islandlife!

In this complete Isla Holbox travel guide I will tell you everything you need to know when visiting Isla Holbox. The best places to see, things to do, where to stay, where to eat, how much it costs, how to get there, is it safe, activities, the internet situation, best time to visit and much more.

Planning your trip to Thailand for 2 weeks? Unfortunately there are too many cool places to visit in Thailand so you will have to make choices. Ideally I would suggest a 4 weeks itinerary around Thailand, but 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 perfect route to visit the islands in Thailand in 2024? I got you covered with 5 different island hopping itineraries to make the most of your trip to Thailand.

In this Thailand travel blog you will find itineraries from Phuket, island hopping itineraries around Krabi and of course island hopping from Koh Samui. You can choose from 1-week itineraries as well as complete itineraries for 2 weeks island hopping in Thailand.

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.

My best Thailand travel tip when island hopping in Thailand is either Koh Kut or Koh Lipe.

You only have a couple days on the island and don't know where to go out in Koh Tao? With this complete restaurant and bar guide for Koh Tao I will give you some insider tips for when you travel to Thailand. I have lived on Koh Tao for 6 months and visited 5 times, and I know most places by now. You are spoilt for choice with upscale dining, local Thai cuisine, party places, live music and of course beach lounge bars, most of them all clustered around Sairee Beach.

What to do in Canggu? An easy question to answer: eat, relax, beach, surf, enjoy, repeat! With so many cool places around you are spoiled for choice so I made a list of Canggu things to do and where to go eat.

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.

Island hopping is a great way to visit the best places in North Cebu, because most of the tourist destinations in North Cebu are islands close to the main island. This in contrary to all the cool things to do in South Cebu where you can find whale sharks, waterfalls, viewpoints and great hikes all on Cebu mainland. Up North there are three main Cebu tourist spots that are the top destinations and a perfect escape to unwind. Get the real island feeling on either Malapascua, Bantayan or Kalanggaman.

Recently I visited one of the most popular Northern Aegean Islands: Lesbos, Greece. Soaking up the last rays of summer sun when the rest of Europe was getting cold. This peaceful island was putting a summer smile on my face at the end of Autumn. Lesbos is a great place to go off the beaten path in Europe. In this blog you can read how I explored the island by car and checked out all the Lesbos tourist spots with some amazing things to do and places to visit. Enjoy all my tips for traveling to Lesbos below.

Travelling is not only about the destination; the journey is sometimes just as incredible! This famous quote was definitely applicable to my trip to Raja Ampat. If you have read my blog Sailing through the Raja Ampat Islands with Mutiara Laut you know how I ended up on this amazing luxury sailing ship and that I had the time of my life.

Welcome to the island of witchcraft and natural healing. This bewitched island is an off the beaten path destination in the Philippines and magical in many ways. A Siquijor tour is a great experience for every adventurous traveller. This lush green mountainous islet lies South of Cebu and East of Negros and can best be reached by boat from Dumaguete.

When people ask me about the best country I have been, I hardly ever name Thailand or Philippines. First off I think it is really hard to compare countries as every place is unique and has its own charm. I always come forward with a list of 5 amazing countries (Argentina, Nepal, South Africa, New Zealand and Hawaii) in where I had fantastic travel adventures and it goes without saying that traveling to Thailand and traveling to Philippines can be added to that list.

The thing is, I have been to both countries so many times, I kind of take it for granted sometimes.

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.