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Weathered Buddha statue in meditation among jungle greenery at the Secret Buddha Garden (Tarnim Magic Garden), Koh Samui
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Secret Buddha Garden Koh Samui: My Local Guide to the Tarnim Magic Garden

A mossy sculpture garden on a mountaintop, and the perfect half-day loop to pair it with.

September 24, 2026
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4 min read
The white 18-armed Guanyin statue at Wat Plai Laem Koh Samui, the Guanyin temple's lake and Chinese-Thai pavilions
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Wat Plai Laem Koh Samui: A Local's Guide to the 18-Armed Guanyin Temple

Eighteen arms, one giant laughing Buddha and a lake of greedy catfish, all free to visit.

September 23, 2026
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4 min read
Scuba divers descending through sunlit blue water at Koh Tao, the go-to spot for diving from Koh Samui
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Scuba Diving from Koh Samui: Your Honest Guide to Koh Tao Dive Trips

Everything a Samui local knows about getting to Koh Tao's reefs and back in one piece.

September 22, 2026
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7 min read
The 12-meter golden Big Buddha at Wat Phra Yai, Koh Samui, with its naga staircase and temple pavilions in Bangrak
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Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple) Koh Samui: A Local's Complete Guide

Everything a local knows about visiting Samui's most iconic temple the right way.

September 21, 2026
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4 min read
Overlap Stone on Koh Samui in all it's glory
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The Overlap Stone Koh Samui Guide: How to Get There & Pro Tips

How to reach Samui's famous balancing boulder, what it really costs, and why Overlap Stone 2 got shut down.

September 17, 2026
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5 min read
Turquoise water and jungle-covered limestone islands of Ang Thong National Marine Park near Koh Samui
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Ang Thong National Marine Park: The Full Guide From a Samui Local

A Samui local's no-fluff guide to the best day trip in the Gulf of Thailand.

July 13, 2026
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6 min read
Beautiful Thailand Coastline with beaches and island views
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Best Things to Do in Koh Samui: Master Activity Guide

Every activity on the island ranked by a local who's done them all twice.

June 25, 2026
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7 min read