Comments on: Ko Lanta: The Thai Island That Remains Paradise

By: Alan

Alan — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:21:15 +0000

I was in Ko Lanta just two days ago. It’s way too busy and developed for my liking. We quickly left and headed to Ko Kradan and Ko Bulon Lae.

By: Evan

Evan — Tue, 31 May 2016 00:43:51 +0000

Hi Matt, I read your book How to Travel the World for $50 a Day. I am now planning my first ever solo trip, 5 weeks backpacking through Thailand, and I think Ko Lanta is going to be one of the islands I stop at during my time in the southern parts. ( I will be in the southern part of Thailand for about 2 weeks in the end of June) I am wondering if you know if it is still as undeveloped and un-trampled by tourists as you said it was a few years ago when you wrote this article? Also, any certain beaches there that you recommend? I understand that there’s quite a few. any tips or help would be greatly appreciated! (with the plethora of islands that all look so cool, planning this part of my trip is really proving to be a bit daunting)

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:07:25 +0000

Going to thailand for the first time next in april..hopefully get to see quite a bit over the 3 weeks we are there. Do you have any advice/insight into Krabi? Finding it difficult to find out where we should stay around there & would be great to have one these sections on it!
thank you 🙂

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:46:25 +0000

Hi Matt,
I am a new reader and love your blog. I travel a fair bit so I am glad that I found it. I am going to Thailand for the first time in Feb 2016, and am confused about which island(s) to visit. I read your article on Ko Lipe, and I thought that it would be perfect. After reading further in the blog, I realize that your experience on Ko Lipe was many years ago and that it has changed. Do you think that Ko Lanta is now the best option? Or for someone who doesn’t have any previous attachment to Ko Lipe, is it still worth it to travel there for a few days? Many thanks!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 03 May 2014 19:14:36 +0000

I’m glad to hear that Ko Lanta is still an enjoyable place to visit. I’ve heard the same thing from a couple other bloggers recently. Still, sounds like I should visit sooner, rather than later, just in case. It looks beautiful.

By: Carm

Carm — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 01:16:21 +0000

Nice. I was in Koh Lanta last year and stayed in a place called Chill Out House. I will always have a sweet memory of Lanta–all those secluded beaches you can have for yourself (or with a few others), cheap food, the cute but hostile monkeys you’ll meet along the road going to the national park, beautiful sunrise and sunsets etc. Most tourists rent a motorbike to go around the island but I went cycling that took me about 3 days. One point, I slept in the beach, far away from the parties and the madding crowd, all alone, with no tent, no sleeping bag, nothing whatsoever. Crazy but I would not forget that experience for the rest of my life..

By: Deekay

Deekay — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:43:51 +0000

It was memorable time when I spent a week with my family.
I found very good beaches and vacation spots in Mangalore. Travelers love this place as this has beautiful hill station and Beaches makes the days memorable.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 02:21:30 +0000

In reply to Amanda. There's rubbish everywhere in Thailand :)

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 02:20:35 +0000

In reply to David. I went to Ko Lipe in 2006. Won't go back. Too developed right now and it will spoil my memory. The region is beautiful though. Some stunning islands down there.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 01:48:38 +0000

In reply to Beth. No, most of the island is still open!