I’ve lost count of how many times I have been to Koh Lipe, Thailand. For the longest time I actually thought the island was closed during the ‘low’ season, but that’s certainly not true. Koh Lipe is open year round, but getting there quickly from Langkawi, Malaysia isn’t always an option. However, when the monsoon […]
Feeling the Love at Lipe Beach Resort
Finding an affordable Koh Lipe accommodation during ‘high season’ can be a challenge, especially if a waterfront location is at the top of one’s preferred amenities list. But taking advantage of the seasonal Langkawi to Koh Lipe direct ferry service means travel to Koh Lipe during their busiest and most popular time of year. Did […]
Urak Lawoi, The Sea Gypsies Of Koh Lipe
My goal was to get a photo of the shrine dedicated to the founding father of Koh Lipe, but like an Alice in Wonderland adventure, everyone I asked pointed me in a different direction. After my second sunbaked loop around one particular group of colorful tin-roofed buildings, I took my chances to enter the small […]
Sanom Beach Resort: Koh Lipe’s Best Kept Secret
Does the image of a seaside bungalow on a private white sand beach against the backdrop of swaying palms come to mind when you start thinking about a holiday? Then Sanom Beach Resort has your name written all over it. Sure there are plenty of other seaside bungalow options available in Koh Lipe, and many […]
My Weekend Splurge in Koh Lipe
The ferry’s arrival into the waters of Pattaya Beach wasn’t what I was expecting. Rumors of mass development and prolific rubbish on Koh Lipe had had me envisioning the worst. Another gorgeous island bites the ‘sand’ so to speak. But for those of us arriving to Koh Lipe that day, I’m certain I wasn’t the […]
Mina’s Roti in Koh Lipe
Amidst the vast number of eateries along Walking Street in Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe , there are a few standouts. Roti Mina is such a place. After I spotted the fresh cut fruits on display, the assortment of ‘street’ foods and smelled the sweet aroma of fresh roti, then I saw the smiles. Some people […]