Koh Samui looks small on the map. The beaches look perfect on Instagram. You imagine warm evenings, fresh seafood, and sunsets that look exactly like the photos. And most of that is true. But there are a few things I wish someone had told me before my first trip. Not “don’t go here” advice. Just…
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The Ultimate Guide to Fisherman’s Village, Koh Samui
If you’re planning a trip to Koh Samui, Fisherman’s Village needs to be on your list. It’s the perfect place to wander, shop, eat, enjoy cocktails by the sea, catch live music, and experience one of the island’s best-loved fire shows. From high-end restaurants to street food snacks, boutique shops to bustling market stalls, it’s…
A Mini Guide to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Planning a trip to Kuala Lumpur but don’t know where to start? I’ve got you! We visited a couple of years ago, and didn’t do a lot of research beforehand, so we weren’t sure what to expect, but this vibrant, exciting city totally won us over with its incredible food scene, impressive landmarks, and world-class…
Gift Guide for Travel Lovers
If you’ve got a wanderlust-filled friend or family member on your Christmas list this year, you’re in luck. Finding the perfect gift for someone who’s always jetting off to their next adventure doesn’t have to mean bulky luggage or impractical gadgets that’ll gather dust at home. I’ve put together this Christmas gift guide specifically for…
Where to Stay in Tenerife for Winter Sun
At the very beginning of our travel journey back in 2021, we did what a lot of Brits were dreaming about at the time and headed for a few months of winter sun. Between December and February, we lived in Tenerife, basing ourselves in Los Gigantes, and it ended up being one of the best…
10 Best Activities & Shows in Tenerife
Tenerife is one of those places that’s incredibly easy to love. We spent three months on the island, and we went thinking it would be all pool days and beach walks. What we didn’t expect was just how many fun activities and shows there are. During our time in Tenerife, we booked a mix of…
A Day Trip to Menton, France 🍋
If you’re looking for a day trip from Nice that is under one hour by train and transports you to a picture postcard perfect seaside town with a cool and laid-back Mediterranean vibe, then let me introduce you to Menton. Named “The Pearl of France”, Menton sits on the border with Italy. It’s pastel-hued, citrus-scented,…
Ao Nang, Krabi – A Mini Travel Guide
When you live in paradise, your holidays look a little different. Instead of flying halfway around the world, you just hop on a boat and a bus to find yourself in a whole new setting, with different landscapes, weather, and food to discover. We’ve visited Ao Nang in Krabi a few times for a change…
White Lotus Season 3 Filming Locations in Thailand (Koh Samui & Phuket)
The White Lotus season three was filmed across multiple stunning locations in Thailand back in 2024—one of those being the Anantara Bophut Hotel in Fisherman’s Village, which just so happens to be where we live… Fisherman’s Village, not the Anantara (if only!). While filming was underway, we often spotted some very famous faces wandering the…
What to do in Koh Samui when it rains
Living on a tropical island does have its perks, but what you may not know is that we get A LOT of rain. The rain here comes down in sheets and will usually only last for an hour or two. So, if it does rain during your holiday just know that there are still so…