THE BEACHES
Hat Yai | Koh Lanta | Koh Phi Phi | Koh Samui | Krabi | Phuket | Ranong
Southern Thailand is hugged by the Andaman sea on the west coast and the Gulf of Thailand on the east coast, creating countless beaches on both the mainland and the nearby scattering of islands. Crystal clear bays and coves, incredible dive spots, and white sand beaches makes this area a truly tropical paradise.

Krabi
- The adventurous side of us loved these Five Things to Do in Krabi
- Here are snapshots of Our Favorite Beaches in Krabi
- A guide to the beaches and downtown area of Ao Nang
- A delightful tropical stay at the Phu Pha Ao Nang Resort & Spa

Phuket
- You may be surprised by our First Impressions of Phuket
- Take a few hours and explore these Three Stunning Overlooks in Phuket’s southwestern corner
- Need ideas for Things to Do in Phuket? This roundup is sure to have something to please everyone

Koh Lanta
- Compilation of Unforgettable Things to Do in Koh Lanta
- The best beach resort we’ve ever stayed at: Crown Lanta Resort & Spa
- Gorgeous Koh Lanta Snorkeling off the tiny nearby island of Koh Rok
- Crazy, incredible The Yacht Week Thailand
THE LATEST ON SOUTHERN THAILAND
Views for Days at the Pimalai Resort & Spa in Koh Lanta
After our latest trip to southern Thailand, the five-star Pimalai Resort & Spa will come to mind whenever we hear the words 'luxurious island getaway.' This beachfront resort on Koh Lanta has Thai-styled villas snuggled into a hillside jungle, panoramic views of...
Things to Do and Places to Go in Phuket
There's no shortage of things to do and places to go in Phuket. And rightly so since this island is one of the most popular destinations in Thailand. This roundup includes a bit of everything: places for singles or families, from free things to do to splurge-worthy...
Three Scenic Viewpoints in Phuket
Something that took us by surprise on our recent trip to Phuket was the island's scenic overlooks. Like any first-time visitor, we fully expected to explore some pretty beaches. But what we hadn't realized was that we could admire the beautiful coastline and sprawling...
First Impressions of Phuket
After several years of blogging about Thailand, it's about time we've explored the country's largest and most popular island. So in typical Tieland to Thailand fashion, let us share with you an overview of our first impressions of Phuket (pronounced "poo-get", not...
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa: A Luxury Stay Near Phuket
Normally we're the type of travelers who choose a destination based on a town's atmosphere or its one-of-a-kind activities. But we had our eyes on a luxury stay near Phuket thus had us whistling a different tune - the resort ended up being what our entire vacation was...
A Beautiful Koh Lanta Snorkeling Experience
We haven't gotten our open water PADI certificates to scuba dive, so we do the next best thing: snorkel. We've gone on several snorkeling adventures within the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea, but our most recent one has turned out to be our favorite to date. In...