This scenic waterfall trail is one of many places you can hike on Koh Phangan island. While it wasn’t really flowing due to us being there at the beginning of the rainy season, we still took the time to explore some of the more natural parts of this party island.
Travel
Stories of my travels around the world.
The Animals of Koh Phangan
When you travel around any country, especially a country with a different climate than your own, you will encounter many new animals. These animals, though mundane to the locals, can be exciting to see for any tourist.
Partying at Haad Yuan Beach
After spending some time in Koh Samui we got a boat to Koh Phangan to visit some friends. Except we got the wrong boat. After arriving at Surat Thani, we got on another boat to Koh Phangan, making extra sure it was the right one this time.
The Other Na Mueng Waterfall
We wanted to go for a hike while we were on Koh Samui, and we wanted to see a waterfall. So we set off to Na Mueng to see it. Only it wasn’t the right Na Mueng.
Grandfather and Grandmother
Sometime after staying in Phuket, we travelled to Koh Samui. We stayed near Lamai Beach, so decided to take a visit to the Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks. Take a quick guess at how they got their names.
Bukit (Phuket) Elephant Park
One of the things I wanted to do in Thailand was to visit an ethical elephant sanctuary. This turned out to be really simple, but it left a few questions lingering in my mind. Is there such a thing as an ethical sanctuary in Thailand.
Magic Ma Studio Exhibition
For many years Magic Ma has been the artist that designed the effigies at Dragon Burn. He’s becoming an ever more popular artist, showcasing his work in China and in Burning Man.
A Burn at the Unburn 2024
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Dragon Burn 2024 was cancelled. This didn’t stop us from camping out for the long weekend, however. A smaller group of us set ourselves up at the campsite and enjoyed a small pop-up Unburn instead.
Art That They Made For Me
I had a surprising encounter at an art gallery in Xi’an. I’ve always been a fan of interactive art, it’s part of the reason I helped run a Burn in China.
Xinjiang Tobacco Cigarette
Sometimes you meet interesting people when you travel. I had a relatively strange experience in Xi’an, when a friendly stranger wanted me to try something. It started after we spent some time wandering around a large antique market.