Our very first holiday together as a couple was in Thailand back in 2017. Almost 7 years later we are here again and still really enjoy staying in this paradise because of the diverse, stunning nature, kind local people, many options for activities, convenient and affordable access to food, accommodations and transportations…etc. Initially we planned to stay for only 2 weeks but extended to 1 month because we enjoyed the experiences so much: we did a meditation retreat, a diving course then visited the breathtaking Khao Sok national park, and finished with chilling on Koh Lanta, which is the perfect Thai island for us. It’s not too developed or crowded but has enough facilities to live comfortably. We love the laid-back atmosphere, long empty beaches, jungle-covered mountains, and spectacular sunsets. For the chapter of Thailand, it felt like all the pleasures came as rewards of some “hard work” first. The meditation retreat and diving training were challenging at the start but it was incredibly rewarding later. We also did lots of commuting with bus, ferry and minivan that were very exhausting but once we arrived, it all felt worthwhile. 🥰