Beaches & Nature
Na Muang Waterfall Koh Samui: Falls 1 & 2 Plus Hin Lad, a Local's Guide
Two Na Muang falls, one quiet temple trail, and the timing, fees and footwear that make them worth it.
Bangrak Koh Samui: My Local Guide to Big Buddha Beach
Golden sand, a giant Buddha, and the easiest ferry hop on the island, all in one bay.
Coral Cove Koh Samui: The Little Snorkeling Bay Worth the Detour
Giant boulders, clear water and easy shore snorkeling in Samui's prettiest little bay between Chaweng and Lamai.
Lipa Noi Beach Koh Samui: A Local's Guide to the Sunset Side
Shallow water, palm-lined sand and the island's best sunsets, minus the crowds and the noise.
Chaweng Noi Beach: Koh Samui's Calmer, Prettier Little Sister
Chaweng's soft sand and turquoise water, minus the crowds, the vendors and the 2 a.m. bass.
Silver Beach Koh Samui: A Local's Guide to Crystal Bay (2026)
Powdery sand, giant granite boulders, and fish right off the shore make this tiny cove unforgettable.
Taling Ngam Beach: The Best Koh Samui Sunset Is on the Quiet Side
The southwest coast where Samui keeps its best sunset and almost nobody shows up.
Koh Samui Lamai Beach: A Local's Honest Guide to Samui's Best All-Rounder
Why Lamai is the beach that actually works for everyone, from a guy who lives here.
Maenam Beach Koh Samui: A Local's Guide to the Island's Calm North Coast
Calm water, coconut shade and a Thursday night market: Samui's north coast done the slow way.
Choeng Mon Beach: A Local's Guide to Samui's Calmest, Prettiest Bay
Glassy water, a low-tide walk to a tiny island, and candlelit dinners with your toes in the sand.
Bophut Beach & Fisherman's Village Koh Samui: A Local's Guide
Why Samui's best evening atmosphere, strongest restaurant strip, and tastiest night market all live in one walkable village.
