Sekeping Text: June 2016

Hello my avid readers and faithful bloggers,

Once again I apologise for the shortcomings and late updates. A lot has been going on this semester and I am finally here to share with you some travel trip and tips that I have recently embarked on which is Koh Samui, Thailand. Shall we begin then?

HOW TO GET THERE;

FLY: PENANG-KL-SURAT THANI (return) (AIR ASIA= RM 319/ THB 3190 )

From SURAT THANI ----> KOH SAMUI
BY BUS, FERRY AND TRANSFER TO HOTEL/HOSTEL
(RM160/ THB 1600)

The service transfer to Koh Samui from Surat Thani Airport is amazing. Its the Seatran ferry and counter right in front of the arrival exit gate of the airport. They arrange everything for you.

Or you can get the MINI VAN that stops in Hatyai and then to the pier and to Koh Samui (Refer to my Koh Phangan post. the en-route is the same and takes a longer time). We save RM100 because we got cheap flights

WHERE TO STAY;

We stayed in LIQUID LOUNGE HOSTEL AND BAR. Its a 10min walk to the party scene and shopping mall in Chaweng but it really isn't that far. The host Chris and Tukta are the most amazing people you will ever meet and we live like a family.

RM 50 PER NIGHT
HOT SHOWERS
2 BIG LOCKERS
1 TOWEL
FREE WIFII
AIR CONDITION ROOM
20% OFF DRINKS AND BREAKFAST AS A GUEST

You can choose to stay in CHAWENG beach for more civilisation and party scene or choose LAMAI for a more quiet and family oriented lifestyle.

WHAT TO DO;

AM

Go to ARK BAR. It is the place for everything, from breakfast, beach, lounge, sunset, party and cheap drinks. Everything is in Ark Bar. You can pay RM30/THB300 to use all the facilities in ARK BAR if you are not a guest. Access includes the both swimming pool and shower.
Chill by the beach.
Go to some cute cafes (The Coffee Club, Creamy Cafe)
Book a snorkelling whole day tour to Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan (RM120/ THB 1200)
Go to the Central Festival Mall
Walk along Chaweng Beach/ Street
Buy a smoothie. Fruit smoothie. You can get them anywhere. only THB50/ RM5
Get manicure and pedicure (Diva Massaga Parlour THB 400/RM 40 for both mani and pedi)

Get a tuk-tuk to the Fisherman Village. (30 MIN AWAY FROM CHAWENG, RM10/ THB 100 per person for tuk-tuk ride)
Enjoy the sunset in Fisherman Village, Best advice to go on Friday evenings. That is when the stalls are mostly open
Have a fancy dinner by the beach in Fisherman Village and shop
Got to ARK BAR on WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. Those days are their party days.
When ARK BAR party ends at 0200am head down the street to GREEN MANGO bar/club for more dancing. (NOTE; Koh Samui recently had to shut all party place at 0200am, dont know how long that would last but the first night before this happen, we dance till literally 5am)
Have dinner at CHAWENG NIGHT FOOD COURT. They serve the best authentic THAI food ever and its so cheap.
Head down to Central Festival Mall (close at 11pm) on weekdays night. At the open space, there will be food/drink trucks with live musician. The beat-boxer is the best performer you will ever meet in Thailand. On weekends, there will be like a night market where you can buy food and shop for a cheaper price
Get a massage. (Diva Massage Parlour TBH 250/RM25 for thai massage)

This trip has taught me so much to not have expectation. Just free yourself and immerse in everything that you do and it will surprise you. Never felt more liberated and free. I hope this post helps and update again hopefully soon!

All my love

xxxx

Amberstories

As usual here are some pictures.