Travelling Thai with Amy

  Hikes, Adventure, and Views While in Koh Samui I visited the popular “Overlap Stone.” This is an activity you do not want to miss when in the island of Koh Samui. The Overlap Stone is a unique viewpoint, that is known for its natural rock formation overlooking the sea.   At the Overlap Stone there is other unique viewpoints to visit – like a giant hand sculpture. At this viewpoint there is a restaurant and bar at the top. Your trip to the viewpoint can be an adventurous hike – this involves a steep uphill trek. However, the staff do provide a pickup truck that can take you up and down the trail. If you are up for an intense hike this may be a great activity for you to do while in Koh Samui. This viewpoint is for everyone to see which is why they do provide a pickup truck. Some tourists use motorbikes to get to the viewpoint, if this would be suitable to you, this could be a choice. If you are thinking of hiking remember to bring water and suncream to stay safe during your...

  Sun, Sand and Pigs While in Koh Samui I visited the popular “Pig Island.” This is a small island that is filled with pigs! Pig Island is originally an island called Koh Madsum. My last day in Koh Samui, Thailand I wanted to do something fun and rememberable before returning home to the rainy UK. I had met other travellers, and they had told me about their experience at Koh Madsum and they said it was not to miss. On my last day I decided to visit, and it did not disappoint. After a quick 15-minute boat ride from Koh Samui I had arrived at Koh Madsum. When getting off the boat I was greeted by lots of pigs. Koh Madsum is an island filled with pigs and surrounded by beautiful clear waters. While on the island I chilled at the beach, had some drinks from the bar, and got to feed the pigs. There were so many pigs some young, cute, and small and others old and huge. The pigs were not aggressive; they were simply curious and friendly. The pigs roamed freely on their own and interacte...