While I was on Koh Phi Phi I couldn’t help but compare the island to the two others I had previously visited. Was it too touristy? Was it worth the extra cash? I still can’t decide. Check out a few more Phi Phi photos while I mull it over.
The first Thai island I visited was Koh Chang (the eastern one, there are two). Molly and I went to a very secluded beach. So secluded, we almost got stuck there. It was beautiful. It was peaceful. It was cheap.
Next I went to Koh Payam. It was less secluded, not quite as stunning, but equally cheap. There’s not too much to do unless you stay in town or rent a motorbike (which I promised a Thai friend I wouldn’t do because the roads aren’t paved well and are quite windy at times).
Koh Phi Phi on the other hand is well known, even famous. It had a party scene that the other islands didn’t, plenty of shops, restaurants, and activities, and prices to reflect its popularity. And of course, it’s absolutely gorgeous.
I think that when it came down to our trip planning, we picked Koh Phi Phi because we had limited time and it was easy to get to. We knew of a few places to stay and it was just easy. (Mike had already been there twice before!) But I don’t think I would have gone there otherwise. I’m kind of frugal. If I can get an equally beautiful island elsewhere that’s more peaceful and less expensive, that sounds good to me. But then again I really did enjoy that snorkeling trip…
So maybe island hopping is the answer?
xo, jill
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