Krabi is a beautiful coastal town in Thailand that offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including kayaking. With its stunning limestone cliffs, clear blue waters, and lush mangrove forests, Krabi is a perfect destination for kayaking enthusiasts. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced kayaker, Krabi has something to offer for everyone. Kayaking … Read more
Ko Lanta is a large island just south of Krabi Town and north of Trang, Thailand. It is 25 x 11 km (15.5 x 7 mi) and shaped like a reversed comma “,”. People go to Ko Lanta Island to relax at a resort or homestay on the beach and to enjoy picture perfect small … Read more
Ajahn Jumnien Seelasettho is the abbot and founder of the incredible temple named Wat Tum Sua in Krabi, Thailand just outside of Krabi town toward the mountains. Ajahn Jumnien (Chamnian, Jumnearn) was born in a rural village in Nakhon Si Thammarat province in Southern Thailand. His father apprenticed him to a village folk doctor that … Read more
Tiger Cave Temple Krabi in Thai is pronounced Wat Tum Sua (also called, “Wat Tham Suea or Wat Tum Sua” at Google sometimes) is one of the most fun things to do in Krabi on your vacation. Its real meaning is – Tiger Cave Temple, but few tourists remember the “cave” part! We climbed the … Read more
Krabi and the entire south of Thailand are just surrounded by waterfalls, and though most of them are inaccessible there are a couple you can reach in Krabi without too much effort. If you want a tour to this waterfall, which can also include stops at Wat Tum Sua (Tiger Cave Temple) and Wat Tum … Read more
A lot of visitors have never heard of Trang before and so they are wondering whether it might be better than Krabi for a vacation. Krabi is a well-known destination between Trang and the province of Phang Nga. Let’s look at some differences between Trang and Krabi and you can decide which one is better … Read more
Snake On the Trail – A Running Story Saturday morning. I’m at the entrance to the national park in Tub Kaak district, a small subdistrict of Krabi province in Southern Thailand. It’s already warm, but not 90°F like some mornings. It will reach that in about an hour, but we’ll be under the rainforest canopy … Read more
Krabi isn’t for everyone, but, if you’re not looking for half-naked girls dancing on the bar, this might just be the best vacation spot you can find in Thailand. Here are 10 reasons why we love it… 1. Temperatures are rarely too hot or too cold. Phuket gets quite a bit hotter than Krabi does … Read more
The best restaurant to eat at near Chao Fa Road is Bistro Monaco’s. It is priced right and the food is the best in Krabi. Service is refreshing too! Go there now if you’re hungry and want to try Krabi’s #1 ranked restaurant (TripAdvisor). Easy Cafe is down the road across from the small food … Read more
Update: 26 May 2023 The rain has been hammering the province for the past week. September and October are typically the wettest months in Krabi but on occasion October and November eclipse these months as the wettest. Regardless – from August through November in Krabi, it is usually QUITE wet and many tourists, expats, and … Read more