I came to Ko Chang after staying for 2 days in Trat, and searched online to find a good spot to lodge for my short stay. I was looking for a relatively inexpensive spot where I could relax and unwind, get away from tourists and get some reading done. I happened to come across Paradise Palms bungalows and WOW...the place certainly lives up to its moniker. I was greeted by Tara, the owner Matt's wife, who waited for me despite me being delayed. I was warmly received by Matt and shown around the property. They are the nicest people and will go out of their way to make your stay a memorable one! They also have a lovely daughter who, the beach, Hadd Kai Mook (Pearl Beach), is named after! Paradise Palms is an old-school, family run place and you can really see the work put in by Matt and Tara; they really put their visitors first.
The accommodations are perfect-classic bungalows with air-conditioning and cable TV (should you need it) and a beautiful porch looking right out at the sea. Matt built these bungalows by hand, as well as the charming shore-side honesty bar, where you tally up your tab of Singhas and trade stories with the friendly family/fellow travelers. The sunsets are incredible! I really have nothing bad to say about this place and would recommend it to ANYONE looking for a unique, one of a kind experience in beautiful Ko Chang.
Ko Chang is a beautiful island where you can find peace and solitude as well as nightlife and shopping for local crafts. It is much less developed than Phuket or Samui, as there is no airport and you must arrive via ferry. Ko Chang, translated as Elephant Island, is mostly dense jungle lined by white sand beaches. It is also surrounded by 51 islands, so it's easy to jet over to a neighboring island and do some island hopping. Feeling a need for some adventure, I booked a jungle trekking tour through Kongoi Jungle Trekking in Ko Chang. Our guide, "Jungleman" Raht was awesome; such a knowledgeable and funny trekking companion. We explored the vast jungle for over six hours and saw a bamboo forest, rubber trees, huge burrowing tarantula spiders, monkeys, and vipers in their natural habitat. After working up a good sweat on the hike, we all took a plunge into a deep pool with a waterfall. Ko Chang is the perfect destination for the traveler who wants to experience nature and then chill out on a pristine beach.
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