West Coast Divers Thailand Review – My Liveaboard Experience in Similan & Surin islands on MV Pawara

Imagine waking up on a boat, watching the sunrise from your cabin and having an exciting day of diving ahead of you. You’ll get to explore the unique underwater world of the Similan and Surin islands in Thailand. If you’re lucky you might spot Whale sharks or Manta rays. And all of this every day […]
Top 5 breakfast cafes on Koh Tao in 2023

Chapters Click here to support placesoflinda This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase by clicking a link. You still pay the same! All content you see is based on my opinion and personal recommendation. Learn more. Having a wholesome breakfast or brunch is the best […]
Top things to do in Koh Tao (2026 Guide)

Koh Tao is one of Thailands most special islands, known for snorkeling, scuba diving and its laid-back island life. Even though Koh Tao is only 8 km long and 3 km wide, there are plenty of things to do. I’ve lived on Koh Tao on and off for over 2 years and this guide includes […]
Four ways to do good while traveling

At a pretty early stage in my life I noticed that I want to do more than travel around and be a tourist. I didn’t just want go to a country, have a good time, use lots of resources and then leave after one or two weeks. It felt much better to contribute in some […]
Hike to Koh Tao lighthouse including map

Koh Tao is truly a paradise island. With its stunning coral reefs that make it the perfect scuba diving destination, this small gem in the Gulf of Thailand also features beautiful jungle and tropical hikes. One of them is the renowned lighthouse hike, leading you to a hidden lighthouse at the northeast tip of the […]
Fidentia hair shader – honest review

Receding hairline is something not only men but also women face. Either the density of hair has always been low or it comes with getting older. Especially when tying the hair or making special hair styles a receding hairline can ruin the whole appereance and make one feel uncomfortable. The Fidentia hair shader is one […]
Cost of living in Thailand 2022

Thailand has always been a country I liked to travel. I would’ve never imagined to call this place a temporary home. My first long stay was in 2020 from February til July. Click here and read more about my time on Koh Tao during Covid lockdown. The second time I came around with the intention […]
My time at Beachub coworking Koh Phangan

Imagine you could live and work by the sea. Listen to the waves while falling asleep. Having the best restaurants just a five minute walk away. Imagine living and working on an island. All these things come true at Beachub coworking on the Thai island Koh Phangan. Beachub coworking is located between Srithanu and Zen […]
Mae Hong Son Loop with 125cc scooter

The Mae Hong Son Loop is a really popular route in Northern Thailand. Many travellers do the loop by motorbike or scooter and get to see stunning scenery as well as rural towns. My boyfriend Brad has done the Mae Hong Son Loop by 125cc scooter and will share his experience with you. Read more […]
A moment of realization

This blogpost is a bunch of thoughts I had on a boatride from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao. In fact it was quite a challenging boatride during monsoon season. It revealed something inside of me though which I wanted to capture and write down. There’s no better place to do that than on placesoflinda.